english conversation for speaking practice

Lesson 1: Catching up with a Friend

Henry: “I was on the phone for an hour.”

Ron: “Who were you talking to for an hour?”

Henry: “Sam, an old friend from college. “

Ron: “When is the last time you talked to him?”

Henry: “At college graduation!”

Ron: “Wow! That was 30 years ago!”

Henry: “We had a lot of catching up to do.”

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Lesson 2: Meeting an old friend

Jason: “I had lunch with Sue today.”

Steve: “Your ex-girlfriend?”

Jason: “Yes. We bumped into each other at the store.”

Steve: “She’s back in town?”

Jason: “Yeah. She moved back last month.”

Steve: “Are you going to see her again?”

Jason: “I’m single now, so I asked her on a date.”

Steve: “What did she say?”

Jason: “Yes! We have more catching up to do.”

Steve: “Ask Sue if she keeps in touch with Karen, my ex-girlfriend.”

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lesson 3: gossip

Jessica: “Did you hear about Molly and Dan?”

Diane: “No, what’s going on?”

Jessica: “They’re getting a divorce.”

Diane: “Really? They’ve been married for 30 years.”

Jessica: “Dan cheated on Molly.”

Diane: “That is awful!”

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lesson 4: The office rumor

Jill: “Did you hear the office rumor?”

May: “No, I didn’t. What’s happening?”

Jill: “They are going to lay off several people this month.”

May: “Where did you hear this?”

Jill: “I heard it from Bill.”

May: “Are you worried?”

Jill: “Yes. I’ve only been here for six months.”

May: “Then I should be more worried than you.”

Jill: “Why? Everyone likes you here.”

May: “I’ve only been here for four months!”

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