30 Minutes of Daily English Conversations for Beginners English Speaking Practice for Everyday

English Speaking Course Grocery Shopping Linda, I'm looking for some fresh produce, but the fruits here seem to be ripe already. You are right. We are pretty late for the flash sale. Well, I just got in some mangoes, but I need to buy more fruits. Why do you need to buy so many fruits, Linda? Oh, my husband is crazy about tropical fruits. Let's take a look at my shopping list. Look at this. Toothpaste, shampoo, and then mangoes, pineapple, papaya. It never ends. Oh, that's funny. Now, let's go to the meat section. I want to make some nice steak for my family tonight. Computers Hey, Anna, your eyes look red. Are you okay? Did you just cry? Uh, no. I think I've spent too much time using my computer. What do you use the computer for? You know, I'm an accountant, so managing business transactions is easier using a computer. I feel you, but it is Sunday today. What did you do with your computer? Oh, I just watched a three-hour movie on my computer. Oh, my God. Three hours is not short. I know, but the movie was just too good. How often do you use the computer? Almost every day. I can't work without a computer. Have you ever joined any computer class? Yes, years ago. I learned about Microsoft Word and Excel. I think you should use more eyedrops. Working on computers for long hours is really bad for your eyes. Traffic jam Hi, Mommy. I'm home. Good afternoon, sunshine. How was your day? It's terrible, Mom. Our school bus got stuck in a super long traffic jam. That sounds awful. Being stuck in a traffic jam is the worst. There were a ton of cars on the road. How often are you stuck in a traffic jam, sweetie? Just sometimes. That's a relief. Yes, but sitting in the traffic jam made me so hungry now. So what are you waiting for? Let's eat. Birthday Hello, Lucy. I need some advice. Can you help me? I'll try. What is your problem? My grandma will turn 80 next week. Her birthday party will be on Thursday. That's amazing. Will you be able to go? Yes, but I'm having trouble finding the perfect birthday card. Let's find a card that is beautiful to look at but blank inside, so you can write your wishes. That's very helpful. Can you suggest a suitable present for her? Does your grandmother have any notable health problems? My grandma has a bit of a problem with hearing, but her eyesight is good. When I visit her, she always complains of cold feet. How about a pair of lovely warm socks? Brilliant. Planning Hey, Fiona, guess what? Jack's birthday is around the corner, and we're throwing him a surprise party this weekend. Do you want to join us? Absolutely. What are you going to do? I'm not sure. Have you got any ideas? How about going ice skating? Jack doesn't like ice skating. What does he like? He likes bowling. What about bowling? Yeah, that's a great idea. Everyone likes bowling. Okay. When shall we go? How about Saturday afternoon? All right. Where shall we meet? Let's meet at the shopping center in front of the bowling place. Three o'clock? Sounds like a plan. I'll tell the others. At the grocery. Hello, sir. How can I help you? I need to buy rice and also some fish. What sort of rice do you need? There are so many different varieties. I want long grain rice. The Ricoh brand rice is the best. Where can I find fish in the store? Do you want to buy fresh fish, frozen or tinned fish? I am thinking of canned salmon. They are stacked in aisle 19, the middle of the shelf. Thank you so much. You are welcome, sir. Handcraft items. Emily, is that you? It's been ages. Hey, Hannah. It's great to see you again. OMG, look at you. Are you using handcraft products? Yeah, my accessories are all handmade. So what's your favorite handcrafted item, Hannah? You know, I am a big fan of these things, right? But let me think. I've got many items, but I really fall in love with my bamboo handbag. Why did you buy it? I bought it on a trip to the countryside. People make handicrafts from bamboo there. It's very unique. I travel a lot, but I've never seen anything like it. Yes, handmade items are the best. Exactly. I couldn't agree with you more. Books and magazines. Hi, ma'am. How can I help you? Hello. My son and I are looking for some books and magazines to read. What kinds of books and magazines do you love to read, ma'am? I prefer romance novels. Fashion magazines also work for me. I see your point, ma'am. I'm also looking for some children's picture books for primary students. Our bookstore offers so many products of that genre. Do you have books on animals? Here you are, little boy. Thank you so much. Taking care of a pet. Hi, neighbor. How are you? Great, Jay. Just taking Buster for a walk. He looks very big. Yes, he's big, but very friendly. Do you want to pet him? As long as he won't bite me. He loves meeting new people. Go ahead. He won't bite. His fur is so soft. Does he eat a lot? He eats all the time. I need to go to the pet shop now to buy him more food. Oh, I always know that taking care of a pet is no easy job. True, but looking after a pet is also fun. Would you like to come to the pet shop with me? They have lots of animals to see. Yes, that would be interesting. Let's go. Child care. What is your kid's name, ma'am? His name is Fred. Has Fred ever been to a daycare before? No, he has not. This is my son's first time going to a daycare center. I see. Does he have any allergies? Fred is allergic to pollen, so please keep an eye on him during playtime. Sure, we will take care of him. Please don't be worried. Thanks. What is your child's nap schedule? Oh, Fred does not like taking naps. I tried to create a habit of napping, but he cried every time. I get your point. Teaching a child about discipline takes a lot of work. Yes, at least I know he will be in good care now. What are you thinking about? Hey, Sam. You've been quiet for a while. What are you thinking about? Just life, I guess. You know, where I'm going and what I want to do next. Yeah, I get that. It's hard when there are so many choices, but none of them seem clear. Exactly. Sometimes I feel like I'm just stuck, not moving forwards. Do you ever feel like that? All the time, but I think it's normal. We're all trying to figure things out. I know, but I can't. Trust me, Sam. No one really has it all figured out. It's OK to take things one step at a time. Thanks, Lily. It helps to hear that. Maybe I'm just thinking too much. Maybe, but that's OK, too. Just remember, you're not alone in this. Yeah, I appreciate you being here. The event was a huge success. Hey, Rachel, how did the charity event go yesterday? The event was a huge success. We raised more money than we expected. That's amazing. I knew all your hard work would pay off. How much did you raise? Almost double our goal. Everyone was so generous, and the auction items sold out quickly. Wow, that's incredible. You must feel proud of all the hard work that you did. I am, but it wasn't just me. The whole team did a great job. And you were a big help, too, with organizing the volunteers. I'm glad I could help. It's nice to hear that everything went so well. Yeah, and everyone had a great time. I couldn't be happier right now. Jake, you won't believe it. What happened, Emma? You look so excited. I just got the job offer from that company I really wanted. I couldn't be happier right now. That's amazing, Emma. I knew you could do it. You worked so hard for this. I know. I was so nervous in the interview, but I've nailed it. I start next month. Wow, that's great news. We need to celebrate. How about dinner out tonight? There's that new Italian restaurant downtown I've been wanting to try. That sounds perfect. But what about your cooking? Don't worry, we'll have this later. How about homemade dinner with some champagne? All right, if you say so. We can make a proper toast to your success. Could you fix this for me, please? Hey, Tom, can you fix this for me, please? I tried, but it's just too tangled. Sure, let me see. Wow, this is really tangled. How did this happen? I threw it into my bag in a hurry this morning. I was trying to untangle it for 20 minutes, but I gave up. No worries. I'm pretty good with these things. It might take a few minutes, though. Thank you so much, Tom. I didn't want to accidentally break it. Is it special? Yeah, it was a gift from my mom. She gave it to me on my last birthday. I can see why you like it. Don't worry, I'll have it back to you in no time. Yoo-hoo, keep pushing forward. Remember, even the best speakers will begin as wants. You've got this. Why did you change your mind? I thought you were coming to the Halloween party. Why did you change your mind? Yeah, I was planning to go. But then I realized I still have a lot of work. Oh, come on, Ben. You've been talking about this party for weeks. I know. I was really looking forward to it, too. But I've got this big project due on Monday. But you said you had everything under control. What happened? Well, I might have thought it would take less time. And my boss gave me some extra work yesterday. It's been a mess. That's tough. But couldn't you take a break and join us for just a couple of hours? Well, let me see if I can arrange it. I'm shocked by the news. Claire, I'm shocked by the news. Did you hear about the company's decision? No, I haven't. What happened, Emily? They're closing the downtown office. They announced it this morning. Everyone there is being moved or let go. What? That's huge. I can't believe it. A lot of people work there. What's going to happen to them? They said they'll try to move as many people as possible. But not everyone is guaranteed a spot. It's just so sudden. That's tough. I know some of the staff there, Mark, Anna. They must be feeling so unsure right now. The cake turned out perfectly. Wow, Sarah, look at this. The cake turned out perfectly. It looks amazing, Lily. The top is so even and golden. I was a bit worried when we accidentally added too much flour. Yeah, me too. But it seems like we did something right. I think the extra bit of vanilla helped balance it out. And the kitchen smells so good. I can't wait to taste it. Should we let it cool before adding the frosting? Definitely. It needs at least 20 minutes or the frosting will just melt. But I'm so happy it didn't sink in the middle like last time. What time is the next bus? Excuse me, what time is the next bus? Let me see. The schedule says it should be here in about 10 minutes. 10 minutes? I feel like we've been waiting forever. I know, buses are always late here. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes even longer. True, I guess we're lucky it's not raining. Yeah, that would make it even worse. Where are you heading, by the way? Just going downtown to meet a friend for lunch. How about you? Same. I have some shopping to do. Hopefully, we don't have to wait too much longer. Fingers crossed. Do you want to go to the movies later? Hey Mia, do you want to go to the movies later? Hmm, that sounds fun. What time are you thinking? How about the 7 p.m. show? Perfect. We can get burgers at that place near the theater. Great idea. Maybe we can get popcorn too. I can't watch a movie without it. Same here. I like the caramel one. What about you? I'm more of a classic butter popcorn guy. Hey, we can get both and share. Deal. So, do you have any movie in mind? Yes, it's about a detective trying to solve a mystery in space. Lots of action and a bit of comedy too. Sounds like a blast. Let's go. He doesn't know what to do next. I just talked to Max and he doesn't know what to do next. Really? What's going on with him? Well, you know he lost his job last month, right? He's been looking everywhere, but nothing's working out. Yeah, that's tough. Has he thought about trying a new field? He mentioned it, but he's not sure if that's the right move. I get that. When you don't have a clear path, it's easy to feel lost. Maybe he just needs some time to figure things out. How long will it take? Alex, do you have the GPS ready? How long will it take to get to the cabin? Yeah, I just put in the address. It says about two and a half hours without traffic. Two and a half hours? That's a bit longer than I expected. Do you think we'll hit traffic on the way? Probably, since it's Friday evening. But, well, I believe in your driving skill. That sounds like a plan. Should we grab some snacks? Good idea. We can stop by the convenience store on the corner. How long do you think it'll take us to unpack and settle in once we get there? Maybe 30 minutes or so. The cabin isn't too big, so it shouldn't take long to get everything set up. Great. I just can't wait to relax by the lake. I can't find my phone anywhere. I've looked all over the house. Are you sure you didn't leave it in the car? Sometimes you forget it there. I thought of that, but I just checked the car. It's not there either. OK, let's think back to where you were. Where did you last see it? I had it when I got home. Then I went into the kitchen to get some food. Did you check in the kitchen drawers or the fridge? Sometimes you put things in strange places. Good idea. Well, yeah, it's in the fridge. Actions speak louder than words. What you do matters more than what you say. Hey, Hannah, do you think the client will like our presentation? I hope so. But remember, actions speak louder than words. Oh, you mean talking less in the meeting? Not really. It's more like showing we're ready. You know, like finishing the sample project on time. Ah, so they see we can do it, not just hear. Exactly. If they see good work, they'll trust us more. That makes sense. OK, I'll double check the samples now. Great, that's the spirit. And don't worry too much, you're doing fine. Thanks, Hannah, I'll do my best. I know you will. Let's make this happen. OK, back to work. Actions speak louder than words, right? You got it, Ryan. Let's prove it. Time flies. Time goes by quickly. Rob, can you believe it's almost 5 o'clock already? Wow, really? Time flies when you're busy, huh? Time flies? What does that mean? Oh, it just means time goes by fast. Like today, we've been studying for the final all day, and it feels like no time at all. Oh, I see. Yeah, today went so fast. Right, especially after lunch. That history class took forever. But then suddenly, it's almost the end of the day. Yes, and I still need to finish this book. Don't worry, there's still time. Maybe 30 minutes? How far are you? I'm on page 349 already. There are 10 pages left. You'll definitely be able to finish it. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Don't rely on one single plan. Hey, have you come up with a solution? Yes, I have an idea. If it works, everything will be fine. Hmm, be careful with that. You don't want to put all your eggs in one basket. Put all your eggs in one basket? What does that mean? It means don't rely on just one thing. If that one thing fails, everything can fall apart. Right, it's better to have a backup plan or to try other options. Oh, so does it mean Mia should have some other solutions? Exactly, it's always good to have more than one option. Yes, that way you're not stuck if one thing doesn't work. Break a leg. Good luck. Ryan, are you ready for the upcoming marathon? I think so, but I feel nervous. You'll do great. Break a leg. Break a leg? Why would you say that? Oh, it just means good luck. We say it sometimes when someone has something important to do. So you don't mean really break a leg? No, of course not. It's like saying, do your best. OK then, thank you. Break a leg too. I'm not doing anything special today, but thanks anyway. Just remember to warm up before the run. You'll do fine. Thank you, Lena. You've got this. Remember, break a leg. I feel better now. When pigs fly, something that will never happen. Hey, Rob, did you hear? They're talking about giving us Fridays off. Fridays off? Yeah, when pigs fly. When pigs fly? What are you talking about? Oh, it means it's not going to happen. You know, pigs can't fly. So it's like saying, no way. Oh, so they won't give us Fridays off? Probably not. Management always talks about things like that, but never does it. OK, when pigs fly. Got it. Exactly. But hey, maybe they'll surprise us this time. Sure, and maybe I'll win the lottery. Go the extra mile to make more effort than necessary. Chris, are you almost done with the presentation? Almost, but I only did the basic slides. I hope that's OK. Hmm, it's OK, but maybe you can add a little more. Go the extra mile, you know? Go the extra mile? You mean do more work? Sort of. It means putting in extra effort, like adding details or examples to make it really stand out. Oh, like making it better than normal. Exactly. The teachers will notice if you do something special. What should I do? Well, you can add a graph or a quick summary. Little things help a lot. Got it. Thanks. I'll finish it now. You're doing great, Chris. Keep it up. Don't forget to practice your English every day to improve your English level. Watch the video for one week. Try to think and speak in English every time. Listen and repeat the lesson out loud to improve your listening and speaking skills fast. Thanks for watching. Please give us a like, share, and comment. Click here for more useful videos.