Daily English Conversations: Introductions, Appointments, & Business

Everyday English Conversations

These dialogues offer insights into common daily interactions, from meeting new people to managing business challenges and scheduling appointments.

Meeting New People: Michael and Zofia

Michael: Hi. My name is Michael.

Zofia: Pleased to meet you, Michael. I'm Zofia.

Michael: Sorry, what's your name again?

Zofia: It's Zofia – Z-O-F-I-A.

Michael: Oh, okay. Nice to meet you, Zofia.

Zofia: Where are you from, Michael?

Michael: I am from Spain, and you?

Zofia: I'm from Spain.

Michael: Oh, really? Whereabouts?

Zofia: Madrid. Do you know it?

Michael: Yes, I do.

Rescheduling a Dental Appointment: Abbey Dental Practice

Receptionist: Hello, Abbey Dental Practice.

Caller: Hello. I've got an appointment in June, but I'm afraid I can't make that now.

Receptionist: I see. What time is your appointment?

Caller: It's at twelve forty-five.

Receptionist: Ah yes, Mrs. Henderson?

Caller: Yes, that is right.

Receptionist: Would you like to make a new appointment?

Caller: Yes, please.

Receptionist: Can you come on June sixteenth in the morning?

Caller: What day is that?

Receptionist: It is a Tuesday.

Caller: Yes, that is fine. What time?

Receptionist: Well, can you come at half past ten or at quarter past eleven?

Caller: Oh, er, quarter past eleven, please.

Receptionist: Fine. So your new appointment is at eleven fifteen on Tuesday, June sixteenth.

Caller: Thank you very much. Goodbye.

Receptionist: Goodbye.

Cafe Business Woes and Family Matters: Ryan, Sara, and Russell

Sara: Hello, Ryan. You don't look very happy.

Ryan: No, well, we didn't make much money in the cafe last month, again.

Sara: Oh, I see.

Ryan: We didn't get many customers because the weather was bad, and the factory on the corner closed recently, so the workers don't come now.

Sara: That is true.

Ryan: And last Thursday our son Russell arrived home.

Sara: Yes, I heard about that.

Ryan: He was in Mexico, but he didn't have any money, so he came back.

Sara: Oh, right.

Ryan: Cindy is happy. Russell can't do anything wrong in her eyes.

Sara: But can't he help in the cafe? You could save some money.

Ryan: Russell? He doesn't get up till midday, and he eats like a horse!

Russell: Morning, Dad. Oh, hello.

Ryan: Russell, this is Sara.

Sara: Hi. Nice to meet you.

Ryan: And it's the afternoon, actually.

Russell: Oh, okay. Can I have this coffee? And those cakes and sandwiches look good.