10 Examples of Conversations in English

Conversations in English

English, like any other language, can only be learned by understanding the context in which the words are used. While learning a wide variety of vocabulary is important, that knowledge cannot be applied if coherent sentences cannot be constructed with the words studied. Therefore, a tool indispensable for learning they are the conversations that usually take place in everyday life.

Each conversation example should be used with different factors in mind:

Context: The place and situation where the conversation takes place.

Relationship with the interlocutor: A friendship, business or educational relationship requires a different type of conversation, as well as a conversation with a stranger.

Start a conversation with a stranger to get some information

- Excuse me, could you tell me what time it is? (Excuse me, could you tell me the time?)

- Is this seat taken? (Is this seat taken?)
- Not
- Do you mind if I seat here? (Do you mind if I sit here?)
- Not at all. (No not at all.)

- Hello, do you know how to get to Hyde Park? (Hello, do you know how to get to Hyde Park?)
- Yes, it’s two blocks in that direction. (Yes, he is two blocks in that direction.)
- Thank you. (Thanks.)

- Excurse me, do you know where I can find Mr. Jackson? (Excuse me, do you know where I can find Mr. Jackson?)
- Yes, he's in his office, second door on the left. (Yes, he's in his office, it's the second door on the left.)
- Thank you. (Thanks.)

Start a conversation in a social setting (party, dinner, meeting with friends).

- Did you enjoy the meal? (Did you enjoy the food?)
- Yes, it was really good. (Yes, she was very rich)

- Where did you meet Sarah? (Where did you meet Sarah?)
- We were classmates at school. (We were classmates in high school.)

Call someone on the phone.

- Hello? (Hello?)
- Hello, is Ann home? (Hello, is Ana home?)
- Yes, I’ll get her for you. (Yes, I'm going to find her.)

- Hello? (Hello?)
- Hello, can I talk to John, please? (Hi, can I speak to John please?)
- Yes, I'll put him through. (Yes, I will communicate it.)

Greet an acquaintance.

- Hi, how are you doing? (Hi! How are you?)
- Hi, I'm fine, thanks. How are you? (Hi well thanks. How are you?)
- I'm great, thanks. (I'm great, thanks.)

- Hello, how are you? (Hi! How are you?)
- Hi, I'm fine, thanks. Great weather today, don't you think? (Hi well thanks. It's great weather today, don't you think?)
- Yes, I love a sunny day. (Yes, I love sunny days.)

In a commercial premises or restaurant.

- Excuse me, sir, could you tell me the price of this hat? (Excuse me sir, could you tell me the price of this hat?
- Sure, it's 20 pounds? (Sure, it costs 20 pounds)
- I'll take it, thank you. (I'll take it, thanks.)

- Would you like some dessert or coffee? (Would you like any dessert or coffee?)
- No, thank you. Just the check, please (No, thank you. Just the bill please.)

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