At a glance
- 1Set the scenewho, where, the topic
- 2Open with greetingsHi, Rina! How are you?
- 3The middle: questions and answers8–12 short turns
- 4Close politelyThanks! See you tomorrow.
Dialogue rules
- FormatName: words (no quotation marks)
- One speaker per linea new line each time
- Short turnsone or two sentences each
- Natural EnglishReally? That's great! I see.
A model dialogue
Two friends talk about reading
- Ali
Hi, Rina! What are you reading?
- Rina
Hello, Ali! It's a story book. It's really interesting.
- Ali
Do you read a lot?
- Rina
Yes, I read every evening. It helps my English.
- Ali
Really? How does it help?
- Rina
I learn new words, and I see how sentences work.
- Ali
That's a good idea. Can you suggest a book for me?
- Rina
Try an easy detective story. You'll love it.
- Ali
Thanks a lot. I'll get one from the library today.
- Rina
You're welcome. Happy reading!
Written on paper
Ali: Hi, Rina! What are you reading?
Rina: Hello, Ali! It's a story book. It's really interesting.
Ali: Do you read a lot?
Rina: Yes, I read every evening. It helps my English.
Useful expressions
| To… | Say… |
|---|---|
| greet | Hello! How are you? / Good morning, sir. |
| ask | What do you think about…? / Could you tell me…? |
| agree | You're right. / I agree with you. |
| disagree | I'm not sure about that. / I see it differently. |
| show interest | Really? / That's great! / I see. |
| close | Thanks for your time. / See you later. / Goodbye! |
Practice
Answer the questions. Get 7 out of 10 to finish this lesson.