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English Conversation Talking with a Professor - Beginner

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

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Student

Professor, could I ask a question about the assignment before I leave?

Professor

Yes, I have a minute. Let us look at it together.

Student

I am not sure whether the example should come from the case study or from another company.

Professor

That is how I understood it too. We can compare the details.

Student

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

Professor

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

Student

If I use an outside example, should I explain why it is relevant to the concept?

Professor

Yes, that sounds right. It should make the task clearer.

Student

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

Professor

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

Student

Thank you. I understand the requirement now, and I will submit it by the deadline.

Professor

Good plan. Let us follow that and check again if anything changes.

Student

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

Professor

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.

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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.