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English Conversation Talking with a Friend - Beginner

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

SocialFull dialogueAbout 181 words

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You

Are you free on Saturday afternoon?

Friend

Sure. I would be happy to talk.

You

I was thinking of going for coffee and then walking by the river.

Friend

That sounds nice. I enjoy conversations that feel relaxed and natural.

You

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

Friend

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

You

We could meet around four so neither of us has to rush.

Friend

Yes, that makes sense. I like that idea.

You

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

Friend

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

You

If the weather is bad, we can choose a café near the station instead.

Friend

Me too. It has been an easy conversation, and I would be happy to continue it another time.

You

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

Friend

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

Useful Expressions

  • How has your day been?
  • What do you enjoy doing?
  • That sounds interesting.
  • How about 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.