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English Conversation Talking with Your Boss - Beginner

Practise a full beginner English conversation talking with your boss. Read a natural dialogue, learn useful expressions and practise speaking aloud.

WorkplaceFull dialogueAbout 208 words

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Employee

Good morning. I have finished the first part of the report and I am working on the final checks now.

Manager

Yes, of course. Give me the update and we can check the next step.

Employee

I expect to complete it by three this afternoon unless the new data needs major correction.

Manager

That sounds clear. Let us make sure the responsibility and timing are understood.

Employee

Great. I just want to make sure I have understood everything correctly before we continue.

Manager

No problem. It is always better to confirm the details than to guess.

Employee

There is one point I want to confirm: should I include the regional numbers in the main table or in an appendix?

Manager

Yes, that is the right interpretation.

Employee

Okay, I understand. Let me repeat the main point in my own words so I remember it.

Manager

Perfect. Go ahead. If anything is missing, I will correct it.

Employee

Understood. I will use the appendix and send you the complete version by three.

Manager

Perfect. Send the update when it is ready and let me know early if anything changes.

Employee

Thank you. That makes the situation much easier for me.

Manager

You are welcome. I am glad we could sort it out clearly.

Useful Expressions

  • Do you have a minute?
  • Could you explain the priority?
  • Is that correct?
  • I’ll update you.

Speak it aloud

Read the conversation once. Then choose one role and speak only that role aloud. On the second round, close the page after each line and try to respond naturally in your own words.

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Practice Challenge

Keep the same situation but change two details. For example, change the time, place, problem, preference or reason. Try to continue the conversation for one extra minute without reading.