Daily-life English Conversations for English Speaking Practice | English Story to Learn English

English speaking course. Nothing beats an English speaking course. And right now, you can avoid 50 tiny mistakes per day. That's 200 mistakes avoided on day 4. What are you waiting for? Click our video. Get ready. And let's go. I don't know how to say no. The Davises invited me to another dinner party. Wait, weren't they the ones who put raisins in the salad last time? Ugh, I don't want to go. You can just say no. It's not that hard. I don't know how to say no. I feel bad. What if they cry? Sis, no one cries just because someone politely says no. Unless the no is super rude. You didn't see Mr. Davis when I refused his wine. Tell me. I'd love to, but I already have plans. But I don't. Then make one with the TV and the couch. I feel like I'm lying. Then try, I'm afraid I can't. My schedule is full. That feels cold. I need something warmer. Thank you so much for the invite. I'd love to join, but my schedule is already full that day. Hey, that one is pretty good. Then use it. Oh, they replied, no worries at all. Hope to see you next time. See, I told you, no crying or drama. Wow, not everyone's made of glass, huh? Yeah, most people just move on. Saying no doesn't make you a bad person. Are you a dog person? Ah, look at that one. The little golden fluff. Yeah, cute. Well, are you a dog person? Excuse me? You just seem like the type though. Are you calling me a dog? What? No, I asked if you like dogs. Oh, sorry. In Britain, if someone says you dog, it usually means you, well, not great. I meant a dog person, not you dog. Being a dog person just means you like dogs. Ah, if I say I'm a cat person, no one thinks I meow at strangers. Only if you do it while licking your hand. Wait, do Americans actually do that? I'm feeling safe now. Perfect, you're blending in already. What, how? Oh my gosh, look at her. How a beautiful girl. What? Did your grandma just go on vacation? Um, no. I mean, she's so beautiful. Then say, what a beautiful girl, not how a beautiful girl. Or, what a beautiful dress she has. That one actually makes sense. But what's wrong with how a beautiful girl? Sounds right to me. Dude, you use how when you talk about an adjective, like how smart he is. And use what before a noun, what a mess or what a beautiful dress. Oh, so how amazing English is. Now you're talking. What a team of grammar police you've got. What annoying friends I have. We're proud of you, but not that speech. The ball is in your court. I picked dinner last time and movie night. And your last haircut. Hey, you volunteered. Because every time I ask, you say, I don't know, babe, it's up to you. Well, you have great taste. Paul. Okay, okay, I'll decide. What options do we have again? Great. The ball is in your court, but you're not helping. Ball for what? It's an expression. Are we playing tennis? No, it means you have to make the decision now. Oh, I thought we were gonna play a game with a ball. The only game here is you trying to escape. I choose whatever you're gonna pick. That's not how choices work. Then I choose peace. Hey, don't leave yet. We see you reaching for that skip button. Stay till the end. It's worth it. Trust us. Your English will thank you. My favorite restaurant. I was at my favorite restaurant and they had this chocolate cake. Pause. What did you just say? My favorite restaurant. The one on Main Street? I swear you just spoke Latin. No, I'm speaking English. Are you? Because what I heard was favorite restaurant and chocolate. Yes, that's what I'm saying. Listen to me carefully, okay? Favorite, not favorite. Favorite. Yes. Now, chocolate. Not choc-light or choc-let. And definitely not choc-olate. But. No buts. Just repeat after me. Fine. Choc-let. Better. Now the hard one. Restaurant. Resta... No, no. You're still saying three syllables. Restaurant. Rest-ront. My favorite restaurant. Beautiful. Now you sound like Google Translate. Nailed it. I deserve a gold star for that. You'll get a gold star when Google asks you for help. I can't make it today. Dude, where are you going? It's game o'clock. Yeah, so, small update. I can't make it today. John, I bought tomato chips for you. And I hate tomatoes. I'm really sorry, Will. It's my cat. She's not feeling well. Tuna? What happened to her? She hasn't eaten since yesterday. And just curled up on my bed. I couldn't leave her. Aw, man. Is she gonna be okay? I'm planning to take her to the vet. Will, I really don't wanna be a fleek, but... Nah, it's fine. If Tuna's sick, then obviously she comes first. Thanks, bro. I knew you'd get it. Just, next time, maybe text me before I'm sitting at home with tomato chips. I don't even like. Fair. That one's on me. I'll bring you cucumber snacks next time. Alright. And tell Tuna I hope she feels better. I think there's a mistake with the bill. Wow, that was delicious. Wait a minute. Uh-oh, that's your confused face. They charged us for three orange juices. Maybe they know I'm lacking vitamin C. Joey, you had water. So did I. Where do you think those three orange juices came from? Then I think there's a mistake with the bill? No kidding, genius. Now say that to the waiter. Me? I thought you'd do it. You scare customer service people for fun. Nuh-uh. I did not bring Mr. Avoid Eye Contact out here just to hide behind the menu. Oh, you are evil. Fine. Uh, um, excuse me. Yes, is there something I can help you with? Uh, we did not ask for any orange juice, but there were three here. Please allow me a moment to confirm the bill. I apologize for the mistake. Table five had the juices. Here's your new bill, and please feel free to double check. It's correct now. Uh, thank you. Look at you, didn't even cry. I did scream on the inside, loudly. They are injured, not sick. Help, miss, help! Oh no, what's wrong? Are you hurt? I fell off my skateboard, and now I'm sick. Can you tell me where you feel sick? Oh, my face. It feels sick, like, really sick. Ah, they're injured, not sick. Isn't that the same thing? Sick, injured, both not good, right? Almost, but not quite. Sick is when you have something like a fever or a cold. Oh, but my feelings feel kind of sick, too. I understand, but when something gets hurt, like your arm or face, that's called being injured. So, I'm injured, not sick? That's right. Now take a seat, and I'll get someone to check you over, okay? I can't sleep. It's driving me crazy. Again? Dude, this is like the third time this week. What's up? My brain won't shut off. I keep thinking about everything. Work, bills, even that weird thing I said in the cafe last week. Sounds like your mind's running in circles. Have you tried counting sheep? Counting sheep? Why would I do that? It's just an old trick. Imagining sheep jumping over a fence helps your brain relax. Yeah, no. My brain's too busy to do that. Okay, try this. No screens for 30 minutes. Drink some warm milk and take deep breaths. Works for me every time. Warm milk? I'm not a baby, Leo. Fine, then stay awake and suffer. Fine, I'll try it. If this works, I owe you coffee tomorrow. Deal. Now, go to sleep before I turn into a zombie. How was your first day at work? How was your first day? Oh, wow. It was a roller coaster. So much to learn. Yeah, the first day is always overwhelming. Did you meet everyone? Kind of. I remember faces, but names? Not a chance. Don't worry, it takes time. Just smile and say, Hey you, if you forget. Works like a charm. Huh, good idea. Also, what does hit the ground running mean? My boss said that. It means to stop fast and get to work right away. Basically, no time to relax. Oh, that makes sense. No wonder I feel exhausted. Welcome to the club. But hey, you survived your first day. That's a win. Barely, but thanks for the support, Emma. You're a lifesaver. I'd like to visit America one day. You know, I'd love to visit America one day. It looks amazing. You should, but America is huge. Any place in mind? Maybe New York. I see it in the movies all the time. Good choice, but be ready because New York never sleeps. It's loud, busy and full of energy. So not a place to relax? Not really, but you'll see famous spots. Times Square, Central Park, Broadway. Oh, and pizza. Oh, I love pizza. But isn't Italian pizza better? Different, but both are amazing. New York pizza is huge and foldable. You eat it like this. That's interesting. Maybe I'll try it one day. You should, and don't forget that people in New York walk fast. If you stop in the middle of the street, someone will yell at you. Good to know. I'll practice walking like a New Yorker. Do you have any siblings? Hi, Lucas. Do you have any siblings? Yep, I have an older brother and a younger sister. It's like being stuck in the middle of a sandwich. So are you the favorite? No way. My little sister gets away with everything. And my brother, he acts like my second dad. Sounds like a tough life. Tell me about it. What about you? I'm an only child. Lucky, you get all the attention. Yeah, but it also means all the rules are for me. There's no one to blame when something breaks. True. I guess having siblings isn't so bad. At least there's someone else to take the blame. Don't stress about your job. Oh, I'm so stressed about work. There's too much to do. Take a deep breath. Stressing won't help. That's easy for you to say. You always seem so relaxed. Trust me, I used to be like you. Always worrying. But then I realized no one remembers that urgent email a week later. But what if I mess up? Everyone makes mistakes. It's not the end of the world, Rachel. I just feel like I have to be perfect. No one ever expects you to be perfect. Just do your best, learn, and move on. Maybe I should stop overthinking. Exactly. Work hard, but don't let it eat you alive. Thanks, Tom. I needed that reminder. What did you do on the weekend? Hey, Leo. How was your weekend? Oh, it was great. I went hiking with my friends. The weather was perfect. Nice. I wish I'd done something fun. I just stayed home and watched TV. Well, sometimes you need a lazy weekend. What did you watch? A crime show. But I fell asleep halfway through. I was out like a light. Out like a light? What does that mean? It means I fell asleep very fast. Like, boom, out. Oh, I see. I was the opposite. I couldn't sleep because my legs were so sore from hiking. Yeah, I'd probably feel the same. I'm not much of a hiker. You should try it. Fresh air, nice views. It's good for you. Maybe next weekend. Or maybe I'll just stay in and sleep again. Same old, same old, huh? Yeah, some things never change. You look so tired. Hey, Tom, are you okay? You look so tired. Uh, I barely slept last night. Why? Studying too much? No, my neighbor had a party. The music was so loud. Oh no, that sounds awful. Yeah, I tried to sleep, but it was impossible. Did you talk to them? No, I don't want to be that person. But you need sleep. Maybe next time. Just ask nicely. Yeah, or I need better earplugs. Or move to the countryside. That could be wonderful. But first, I need a coffee. Good idea. Let's go. Hey, what's the best way to get to this office? Hey, sorry to bother you. I'm new here. What's the best way to get to the Greenfield office? Oh, Greenfield office. It's pretty close. Do you prefer the subway or the bus? Hmm, which one's faster? The subway for sure. Traffic in this city is a nightmare. Good to know. So, which line should I take? Take the blue line for three stops. Then switch to the red line. Get off at Central Station. Got it. Thanks. And after Central Station? Walk two blocks. The office is next to a coffee shop. Great. I hope I don't get lost. You'll be fine. Just keep your eyes peeled for the coffee shop. Keep my eyes peeled? It just means look carefully. Oh, that's a funny phrase. English is full of them. Well, thanks again. You saved my morning. No problem. Have a great day. Before we start, let's do a quick round of introductions. Good morning, everyone. Before we start, let's do a quick round of introductions. I'll go first. Hi, I'm Alice. I work in marketing and I love photography. I enjoy taking pictures of nature, especially sunsets. Nice. I'm David. I just joined the company last week. I'm in the IT department. Welcome, David. I'm Sophia and I work in sales. I've been here for two years. Wow, two years. That's great. Do you like working here? Yeah, it's a great team. Everyone is really supportive. Agreed. The best part is the free coffee. I see coffee's important to the team. And I'm Alan, your team manager. It's great to have everyone here. Thanks. It's nice to meet you all. I'm still learning how everything works, so I might ask a lot of questions. That's totally fine. We've all been here. Just ask if you need help. Yes, don't hesitate to reach out. All right, let's get started with today's plan. She seems friendly with everyone. Hey, have you noticed how friendly Kylie is? Yeah, she seems friendly with everyone. She talks to people so easily. And she always remembers people's names. I don't know how she does it. Maybe she just loves talking to people. Or maybe she has a secret trick. I need that trick. I always forget names. Me too. Last week I called John James by accident. It was so embarrassing. Oh no, what did he say? He just laughed and said close enough. But I felt bad. Yeah, that's why I get nervous talking to new people. I don't want to mess up. I get it. But I think it's just about practice. Maybe. I'll start by saying hi to people more. Good idea. Maybe one day people will say you're the friendly one. We'll see. But first, I need to work on remembering names. Me too. Maybe we should make a game out of it. Can I try this on? Hello, is there anything I can help you with? Oh, yes, please. I'm looking for this skirt in a different color. Do you have it in other colors? Well, we have it in navy blue, white, and light pink. Do you prefer any of those colors? I would like to see the white one, please. You want the same size as the one you're holding, right? Yes, this one is size six. Sure, let me check our stock room. Just give me one moment. I'll be right back. Here you go. This is actually our last one in stock. Everyone's been loving this style. So great. My lucky day. I really love this design. Can I try this on? Sure. The fitting rooms are just around the corner. Let me show you the way. Thank you. My pleasure. Let me know if you need something else. I'll be right here if you have any questions. Are those tomatoes fresh? Let me see what I've got. I have beef, bay leaves, onions, and some potatoes. Plus other stuff at home. I just need to grab some tomatoes. Hope I can find some good fresh tomatoes. Hello, I'm looking for some tomatoes. Sure, right over here. Are these tomatoes fresh? Yes, they are. They were delivered this morning. That's great. I'll grab some. Is this enough for you? Yes, thank you. Do you need anything else? Well, do you know what would go well with beef stew? I'm planning to make that dish tonight. Let me think. Oh, you should get some crusty bread. Perfect combination. Great idea. Where can I find it? Aisle 5, near the bakery section. Do you want me to walk you over there? No, thanks. I can find it myself. Thanks for your help. You're welcome. What's your emergency? Morning, Lisa. What's your emergency? Did your cat steal your breakfast? Not funny, Tom. It's really an emergency. Okay, I'm sorry. What's wrong? I need to print my report for the meeting at 10 a.m. But seriously, this printer is not working. I don't know what to do. Did you try turning the printer off and on? Yes, I did. But nothing happened. Well, maybe we should call the IT technician. I actually did. The technician said he'll be here in 30 minutes. Okay, I guess we just have to wait. Don't be too rush at this moment. Yeah, nothing else to do for now. This is a good time to plan your ideas for the meeting while waiting for the fixer. That's also a good idea. I'm not going to waste my time. Thanks for your suggestion, Tom. Come on, let me help you. Do you have Oxford Picture Dictionary? Excuse me, do you have the Oxford Picture Dictionary? Oh, wait, please let me check. Is that the one with OPD and a bird in the top right corner? Yes, that's the one. Is it available? I'm sorry, it's currently checked out by another reader. No, I really wanted to borrow that one. Do you have any other English books with pictures? Yes, just a second. Let me check our shelves. We have English for Everyone, Vocabulary Builder and Visual English Vocabulary Builder. They're both great for learning with pictures and very beginner-friendly. And they're available now. Would you like to try one? I don't know which one will be better. Can you pick one for me, please? Well, then I'll get you the first one. All right, do you have a library card? Yes, I do. Here it is. Thanks. One moment, please. How long will it take? Hello there. I'd like to get this suit cleaned. Oh, hello. Is it just the jacket and pants? Yes, I wore it to a restaurant yesterday. It was a nice dinner, but now it really needs a good cleaning. No problem. Is there any stain or special care needed? No stains, just regular dry cleaning. It's a wool suit. Got it. How soon do you need it? Well, I have a wedding on Saturday. I think I need it to be ready on Friday. How long will it take? Usually. Let me see. Yes, we can have it ready by 3 p.m. tomorrow. That's perfect. Thank you. You're welcome. The total is $12. All right, I'll pay them by card. Already done. Here's your receipt. Please bring this ticket when you come to pick it up. Will do. Thanks again for your help. No problem. Have a great day. Do you have any dog food? Hi, do you have any dog food here? Yes, we do. We have special dog food for big dogs and also for dogs with skin problems. What kind of dog do you have? Great. I have a Labrador. He's very active, friendly, and has sensitive skin. No problem at all. We have a good brand for the skin. It also makes the fur soft and shiny. Is it dry food or wet food? It's dry food. Many dogs love it. It's crunchy, tasty, and also easy to store. It keeps longer, too. That's nice. How much is one bag? It's $25. One large bag usually lasts for about two weeks. Sounds good. I'll take one, please. Great. I'll bring it up for you now. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. You're welcome. Let me know if you need dog shampoo or some healthy treats, too. A coffee to go. Good morning. What can I get for you today? Hi, I'd like a coffee to go, please. I need something warm this morning. Of course. What size would you like? Medium, please. Would you like milk or sugar? Just a little milk. No sugar, thanks. I'm trying to cut down on sugar. No problem. Anything else? Hmm, maybe a chocolate chip cookie. I need some sweet energy today. Great choice. That'll be $5.50 for the coffee and the cookie. Here's $6. The rest is your tip. Thank you very much. Your coffee will be ready soon. Thanks. Have a nice day. You, too. Enjoy your coffee. I'm allergic to shellfish. I think we should take frozen pizza for tonight. I'm so lazy to cook tonight. I don't even want to touch a pan. Sure. Let's get seafood pizza. That one has crab, shrimp, and scallops. Best seller here. Whoa, I'm allergic to shellfish. I get red rashes on my body when I accidentally eat them. Sometimes I can't breathe. It's scary. Yikes, food allergies aren't something to mess with. Yeah, I have to be really careful about what I eat. Hmm, how about pepperoni or sausage ones? They're yummy, too. As long as it's not shellfish, I'm happy. Great, let's get both. Hmm, I think they're just over there in that freezer. Sure, I'll follow you. 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