Basic english conversation learning for beginners

English Speaking Skill
Develop English Speaking Skill Through Dialogue
1 “Teaching is an art.” Rajeev Ranjan

Rajeev Ranjan
Principal
B.Ed(English)
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching English (PGDTE)
English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
&
BA & MA (English)
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
www.rajeevranjan.net
Email .Id: rajeevbhuvns@gmail.com

Learning second language is complex phenomena. Educator needs to provide ample opportunities for learners to
practice English speaking in real life situations. Educator should initiate language learning activities through
simple to complex.
Educator should help second language learner initially:-
1. To speak common English words i.e. words related to day to day life
2. To speak simple sentences in English
3. To speak with teacher and classmates in English
4. To speak in English everywhere, school bus, classrooms, playgrounds
Educator should help second language learner at next level
5. To speak more than a sentence
6. To speak with proper pronunciation
Educator should help second language learner to speak English in real life situations. We should organize role
play in the classroom. Students enjoy a lot and use English during acting several roles. Dialogue helps second
language speaker to learn and practice in real life situations. It is a way of promoting language learning for
“BEGINNER”
Objective of this course:-
a. Provide exposure in real life situation
b. Learn ‘ how to communicate in different situation with different kinds of people
c. English Speaking through role play is an interesting learning activity
d. How to conduct:-
i. Role play
ii. Direct oral practice

1. A conversation between mother and daughter
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Daughter:- Good afternoon
Mother:- Good afternoon
Mother:- How was your day in the school?
Daughter:- It was fine.
Mother:- Please wash your hand for lunch.
Daughter:- What did you cook?
Mother:- I cooked your favourite vegetable lady finger and fried potato.
Daughter:- What a surprise ! You are my sweet mother.
Mother:-Would you like to drink mango shake after lunch?
Daughter:- Yes, I will. Thank you so much.

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Daughter:- Good evening
Mother:- Good evening
Mother:- How was your day in the school?
Daughter:- It was fine.
Mother:- How was your Term 1 result?
Daughter:- It was good.
Mother:- How was your performance in English?
Daughter:- I performed better than the previous test. I
scored 18.
Mother:-How was your performance in Mathematics?
Daughter:- I scored highest marks in 3 sections.
Mother:- Congratulation ! I am proud of you. Always work
hard and do more practice to perform well in the
examination.
Daughter: - Sure, I promise you to do hard work.
Mother:- Thank you so much.

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Daughter:- Good evening
Mother:- Good evening
Mother:- What were you doing?
Daughter:- I was completing my homework.
Mother:- Have you completed your homework?
Daughter:- Yes, I have completed my all
homework.
Daughter:- Can I go to play in the playground?
Mother:- Who will be there to play with you?
Daughter:- I have called Ridhima. She is
reaching there soon.
Mother:- When will you return back?
Daughter:- I will return back at quarter to six.
Mother:- Ok , You can go but take care of
yourself.
Daughter:- Thank you so much.

4. A conversation between brother and sister.
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messages.html
Brother:-What are you doing right now?
Sister:- I am practicing mathematics.
Brother:-Could you tell me the name of your favourite
subject?
Sister:- My favourite subject is mathematics.
Brother:-What is right way to perform well in
mathematics.
Sister:- We should know counting and table (up to 25).
Brother:-What else!
Sister:- We should know mathematical formulas.
Brother:-Do you know all these things?
Sister:- Yes, I remember all mathematical formulas of my
class.
Brother:-Good. Hope to see you as a great mathematician.
Sister:- Thank you so much. You can also perform well in
math.
Brother:-Will you guide me?
Sister:- Yes, I will certainly guide you in mathematics.
You can ask me difficult questions.
Brother:-Thank you so much.

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Mother:- What are you doing?
Daughter:- I am reading a story book.
Mother:- What is name of the story book?
Daughter:- I am reading Panchtarta.
Mother:- Who is the author of this book?
Daughter:- Vishnu Sharma is the author of
this book.
Mother:- Which is your favourite story in this
book?
Daughter:- My favourite story is “ The king”.
Mother:- Who is the hero of this story?
Daughter:- Abhimanyu is the hero of this
story.
Mother:- What do we learn from this story?
Daughter:- We learn that we should do hard
work to achieve success in our life.

6. A conversation between two friends
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Rishu: - Good evening
Mansi: - Good evening
Rishu:- I want to learn computer.
Mansi:- Good.
Rishu:- Do you know any computer training
centre?
Mansi:- Yes, I know “ Infotech Computer
Centre.
Rishu:- What do you want to learn?
Mansi:- I want to learn Web Designing?
Rishu:- We should go to enquire course details.
Mansi:- Yes, it will be good for us. Tomorrow,
we will go to the training centre.
Rishu:- Thank you
Mansi:- Bye

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Daughter:- Good morning
Mother:- Good morning
Mother:- How are you?
Daughter:- I am fine.
Mother:- You are looking beautiful.
Daughter:- Thank you so much
Daughter:- There is a “ Dance Competition” at my school.
Mother:- Good. Are you participating in this competition?
Daughter:- Yes, I am
Daughter:- I need a new dress for this competition. Could
you give me a new dress?
Mother:- Yes. What will be the cost of that dress?
Daughter:- It is Rs. 1500 hundreds.
Mother:- No problem, I will buy new dress for you on
Sunday.
Daughter:- Thank you so much

8. A conversation between two friends about favourite TV Cartoon.
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Swati:- Good Evening friend.
Sikha:- Good Evening
Swati:-How are you?
Sikha:- I am fine.
Swati:- Which is your favourite cartoon?
Sikha:- My favourite cartoon is Balveer
Hanuman?
Swati:- Who is your favourite character?
Sikha:- Bal Hanuman is my favourite
character.
Swati:- Why ?
Sikha:- Because, he helps everyone.
Swati:- Thank you so much
Sikha:- Thank you so much

9. A conversation between student and teacher
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Student: - I want to go home early today.
Teacher: - Why do you want to go home?
Student: - Ma’am, I am not feeling well.
Teacher: - Should I inform your parent?
Student: - Yes Ma’am, please inform my
parent.
Teacher: - I informed your parent. He will
reach school very soon.
Student: - Thank you so much Ma’am.
Teacher: - Ok! You should rest at home
today.

10. A conversation between student and teacher
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Teacher:- Good Morning
Student:- Good Morning Ma’am
Teacher:- How are you ?
Student:- Fine Ma’am ! How are you!
Teacher:- Please show me your math homework
Student 1:- Ma’am, I could not do it.
Teacher:- Why did not you complete your work?
Student 1:- Ma’am, my maternal uncle visited my
house, yesterday. I went temple with my maternal
uncle.
Teacher:- So bad ! I did not like this. You should
complete your homework on time. You will submit
your homework tomorrow.
Teacher:- Rohan, Please show me your notebook
Student 2:- Yes ma’am, kindly check my homework
Teacher:- Well done Rohan ! You are a good boy

11. A conversation between two friends about asking for help.
Abhimanyu:- Good Evening. How are you?
Sajal:- Fine, How are you?
Abhimanyu:- Today, I could not go to school due to
my headache.
Sajal:-How is your health?
Abhimanyu:- Fine, could you help me?
Sajal:-Yes, Please tell me.
Abhimanyu:- Could you tell me about today’s
homework?
Sajal:-Yes, you can copy it in your notebook.
Abhimanyu:- If you don’t mind , could you share
today’s class notes with me.
Sajal:-Sure, You can see.
Abhimanyu:- Would you a like a cup of coffee or tea?
Sajal:-Thank you so much. I would like to have a cup
of coffee.

12. A conversation between doctor and a patient
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Patient:- Good Morning Dr. Gulati
Doctor: Good Morning Mr. Ranjan
Patient:- Sir, I have been suffering from fever since morning.
Doctor:- Do you have any other problems?
Patient:- Yes, I am also feeling headache and body pain.
Doctor:- Let me check your fever. It is 101 degree F. Don’t
worry. I am giving you medicine. Take your medicine thrice
a day with hot water.
Patient:- Thank you doctor.
Doctor:- Kindly give your blood sample at counter no. 5 for
checking possibility of Malaria.
Patient:- Thank you doctor. What should I eat doctor?
Doctor:- You should eat Chapati and Green Vegetables. You
should also eat fresh fruit and milk regularly.
Patient:- Thank you doctor.

13. A conversation between customer and shopkeeper
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Customer:- Good Morning uncle
Shopkeeper:- Good Morning. How can I help you?
Customer:- I want to purchase a new pair of shoes.
Shopkeeper:- Please tell me your shoes size.
Customer:- It is eight.
Shopkeeper:- Good. These are three best items.
Customer:- Uncle, could you show me brown shoes in
pure leather?
Shopkeeper:- Of course, here it is brown one.
Customer: - What is price of this pair?
Shopkeeper: - It is 1250 Rs.
Customer: - Uncle, will you give me 10 percent discount
on this item.
Shopkeeper: - Sorry. I sell all the items on a fixed price.
Customer: - Thank you so much uncle.
Shopkeeper: - It was my pleasure to meet you. Please visit
my shop for quality product.

14. A conversation between son and father
Son:- Good Morning Papa
Father:- Good Morning, How are you ?
Son:-I am fine.
Father:- How is your performance in school?
Son:- It is good, I achieved good marks in class test.
Father:- Great, I know you are doing hard work.
Son:- Thank you so much. I want to share something
with you.
Father:- Please tell me
Son:- My class teacher is planning for an academic tour
to Varanasi. I want to go to Varanasi along with my
friends. I have to submit 500 Rs. for the tour.
Father:- Could you tell me programme details i.e. day,
date and duration?
Son:- We will go to Varanasi on Sunday, 9 July 2017. We
will start our journey at 9.00am from school and return
back at 7.00pm. You will receive me at 7.30pm from the
school gate.
Father:- Good, you can go.
Son:- Thank you so much.

15. A conversation between two friends about doing exercise in the morning.
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Shubhm:- Good Morning Shubhm.
Nilabh:- Good Morning Nilabh.
Shubhm:- Where are you going early in the morning?
Nilabh:- I am going to Gill Sports ground?
Shubhm:- What do you do there?
Nilabh:- I do several exercises i.e. running, jumping.
Shubhm:- Do you exercise under a sport teacher?
Nilabh:- Yes, I do exercise under a sport teacher?
Shubhm:- Why do you exercise early in the morning?
Nilabh:- I want to keep myself healthy.
Shubhm:- What is your exercise schedule?
Nilabh:- Usually, I start my exercise with warm up activity. I run 5
hundred meters in a day. My trainer guides me in doing several exercises.
Shubhm:- Is it beneficial for school children?
Nilabh:- Yes, it is beneficial. We feel ourselves energetic whole day. It
keeps us healthy.
Shubhm:- Will you help me to do so?
Nilabh:- Yes, I will ask my trainer. In fact, we will enjoy doing exercise
together.
Shubhm:- Thank you Nilabh for your support.
Nilabh:- Hope to see you in the ground.

16. A conversation between two person about asking time(how to tell the time)
Aditi:- Excuse me , what time is it.
Ayush:- It is seven forty-five.
Aditi:- Excuse me, could you tell me the time
?
Ayush:- It is sharp eight.
Aditi:- What is the time , please?
Ayush:- It is quarter to four. (3.45)
Ayush:- It is quarter past seven.
Ayush:- It is 10a.m.
?
Ayush:- It is three o’ clock.
?
Ayush:- It is half past five.
Aditi:- Excuse me, can you tell me the time ?
Ayush:- It is ten to five (4.50)

Khusi:- Hi, Khayati
Khayati:- Hi
Khusi:- How are you?
Khayati:- I am fine.
Khusi:- How are you doing?
Khayati:- I am doing good. What about
you?
Khusi:- Me too
Khayati:- Can we go to watch Bahubali 2?
Khusi:- Yes, I can go.
Khayati:- Can we go in the night show?
Khusi:- Yes, I will take permission from my
parent. I will call you in the evening.
Khayati:- Sure, I will wait for your call.
Khusi:- How will we go to the mall ?
Khayati:- We will hire auto rickshaw.
Khusi:- Thank you

Sadab:- Good afternoon
Ritu:- Good afternoon
Sadab:- So, where are you going now?
Ritu:- I am going to meet my friend
Garima in Kolkata Market.
Sadab:- Oh, so nice, I have to buy a new
school uniform.
Ritu:- Will you accompany me?
Sadab:- Yes, it will be great fun for me.
Ritu:- So, can we move now so that we
can reach on time.
Sadab: Sure

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Salman:- Hi, Good evening
Ritik:- Good evening
Salman:- What a surprise! It is a pleasure to
meet you.
Ritik:- How did you come to this place?
Salman:- I came to meet Mr. Rehman
Ritik:- Did you have any problems finding this
place?
Salman:- Not at all, I visited this place thrice.
Ritik:- Would you like to have a cup of tea?
Salman:- Sure, I will

Varun:-Hi Alia
Alia:- Good morning Varun
Varun:- What are you doing here?
Alia:- I am searching a book shop here?
Varun:- You are at right place. There is Sharma book
store.
Alia:- I want to buy a story book.
Varun:- Sharma book store is a complete book shop.
You can find different types of books there i.e. story
book, novel, textbook etc.
Alia:- Thank you so much for this kind information.
Alia:- Can you accompany to reach Sharma book
store?
Varun:- Yes, It is my pleasure to accompany you. I am
also going there to buy Cambridge English Grammar.
Alia:- So nice of you.
Varun:- Let us walk to Sharma book store

21. A conversation between two person on mobile
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Priyanka:- Hello
Sajal:-Hello,
Priyanka:- This is Priyanka
Sajal:- Sajal is talking to you
Priyanka:- Sajal. Is your younger sister is at
home?
Sajal:- No, she has gone to market. You can
tell me the message.
Priyanka:- Yes. Could you tell her to call me
back?
Sajal:- Sure
Priyanka:- Thank you, Bye

Super:- Hello,
Tappu:- Hello, This is Tappu. May I know your name?
Super:- Ms. Super is talking to you.
Tappu:- Yes, please tell me
Super:- Can I talk to your mother?
Tappu:-Sorry, she is busy in kitchen, right now. I can share your
message with my mother.
Super:- No problem, tell her to buy a necklace for me in super
market. I will pay the price later on.
Tappu:- Ok Ms. Super, I will convey your message to my mother.
Super:- Thank you so much

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Aditi:- Good morning. Aditi Speaking
Ayush:- This is Ayush.
Aditi:- I am resident of your colony. I study in class 5.
Will you like to play with me in the ground.
Ayush:- Which is your favourite game?
Aditi:- I like to play badminton.
Ayush:- Nice, I also like to play badminton.
Aditi:- Who is your favourite player?
Ayush:- Ms. Sania Nehwal is my favourite badminton
player.
Aditi:- Nice to hear it
Ayush:- At what time will you meet me in the
playground?
Aditi:- I would like to meet you at 5.00pm.
Ayush:- Ok, I will wait for you nearby badminton
court.
Aditi:- Thank you , bye.

24. A conversation between a police and a student
Alok:- Good Morning Sir.
Police:- Good Morning
Alok:- Could you help me?
Police:- Yes. How can I help you?
Alok:- Where is the police station in
Janupur?
Police:- It is nearby JC?
Alok:- Could you tell me exact address?
Police:- Yes, it is City Police Station,
Gandhi Road, JC.
Police:- Can I help you?
Alok:- Yes, I want to lodge an F.I.R.
Police:- Ok, Please meet Mr. Rohan at the
police station. He will help you.
Alok:- Thank you so much

25. A conversation between customer and waiter
Waiter:- Good Evening Sir.
Customer:- Good Evening
Waiter:-Hello, my name is Rahul. How can I help you?
Customer:-Yes, I would like to have diner.
Waiter:-Thank you sir, kindly check the menu.
Customer:-Ok,
Waiter:-Would you like a starter sir?
Customer:-Yes, I would like Fruit Salad.
Waiter:-Could you give me order for meal?
Customer:-Yes, I would like 4 Tanduri , Chilli Paneer
and Papad.
Waiter:-Would you like something else?
Customer:-Yes, I would like an Ice-cream after dinner.
Customer:-How much time will you take to serve the
food?
Waiter:- Sir, It will take only 20 minute.
Customer:- Thank you

26. A conversation between customer and waiter
Waiter:- Good Afternoon Sir.
Customer:- Good Afternoon
Waiter:-Hello, my name is Rishabh. How can I help you?
Customer:-Yes, I would like to have lunch.
Waiter:- Can I get you something to drink?
Customer:- Yes, I would like a glass of water.
Waiter:-Would you like a starter sir?
Customer:-Yes, I would like some potato chips.
Waiter:- Would you like to give order for meal?
Customer:- Yes, please bring half plate rice, fried pulse, green
salad and papad.
Waiter:- Thank you sir , It will take 20 minute to serve the
food items.
Customer:- No problem.
Waiter:-Would you like something else?
Customer:-No, thank you so much
Waiter:- How was food’s taste?
Customer:- It was quiet good.
Customer:- Can you give me bill?
Waiter:- Yes sir, it is 675 Rs.
Customer:- Please take it.
Waiter:- Thank you so much for visiting Red Chilli.

27. A conversation between customer and a hotel manager for booking a room
Taj Hotel Mumbai
Manager:- Good Evening Sir! How can I help you?
Customer:- Do you have a single bedroom?
Manager:- Yes sir, would you like to prefer AC or Non
AC room?
Customer:- I would like to have AC room. Could you tell
me room rent?
Manger:- Sir, we charge Rs. 1250 for single bedroom.
Customer:- Do you have a swimming pool in your
hotel?
Manager:- Yes, We have a swimming pool.
Customer:- What is check out time in your hotel?
Manager:- Sir, it is noon 12.00.
Customer:-Ok
Manager:- Can you provide your identity proof?
Customer:- Yes, this is my Adhar Card.

28. A conversation between customer and a hotel manager for booking a room
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Manager: - Good Evening Sir! How can I help you?
Customer:- Good Evening
Manager: - What type of room would you like?
Customer: - Do you have a single bedroom?
Manager: - Yes sir, would you like to prefer AC or Non AC room?
Customer: - I would like to have AC room. Could you tell me room rent?
Manger: - Sir, we charge Rs. 1250 for single bedroom.
Customer: - Do you have a swimming pool in your hotel?
Manager: - Yes, We have a swimming pool.
Customer: - What is check out time in your hotel?
Manager: - Sir, it is noon 12.00.
Customer:-Ok
Manager: - Would you like a wake-up call? What will be right time?
Customer: - I would like to wake up at 6.00am.
Manager: - Would you like room service?
Customer: - Yes, it will be good.
Manager: - Can you provide your identity proof?
Customer: - Yes, this is my Adhar Card.

29. A conversation between a passenger and ticket checker on a train
Ticket Checker:- Please show me your ticket.
Passenger:-Yes sir, this is my ticket.
Ticket Checker:- You have an express train ticket but
travelling on a superfast train.
Passenger:-Sorry sir, I don’t have information about
this.
Ticket Checker: - You have to pay fine Rs. 100.
Passenger: - Could you give a receipt sir?
Ticket Checker: - Yes, I will give a receipt.
Passenger:- Thank you so much sir

30. A conversation between a passenger and a window clerk at railway station
Passenger: - Sir, I need an express train ticket.
TC: - Could you tell me name of your destination
station.
Passenger: - Sir, Please give ticket from Janupur to
Varanasi.
Passenger: - What is price of the ticket?
TC: - You have to pay Rs. 175 for the ticket.
Passenger: - Sir, please take it.
TC:- Have a safe and happy journey

31. A conversation between bookseller and a student
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Varun:- Good evening uncle
Sharma book store:- Good evening
Sharma book store:- How can I help you?
Varun: - Do you have story books?
Sharma book store:- Yes, I have
Varun: - I need two books. ( Panchtanra &
Cambridge English Grammar)
Sharma book store: - Yes, these books are
available at my shop.
Varun:- What will be the cost of these two
books?
Sharma book store:- It will be Rs. 750.
Varun:- Do you give discount on these books?
Sharma book store:- Yes, I give ten percent
discount on total price.
Varun:- Thank you so much
Reference:-

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