Learn essential English conversation skills for adult beginners. Includes free dialogues, audio, worksheets, and speaking practice activities.

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Learning how to speak English can feel overwhelming at first — especially if you’re an adult learner with a busy schedule, limited practice time, or a little bit of fear. But the truth is, you don’t need to know thousands of words or perfect grammar to start having simple, real conversations.
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to greet someone, introduce yourself, and begin a friendly chat — all using clear, useful phrases you can practice right away. Whether you’re learning for work, travel, or connection, this guide will give you the tools to start speaking English with more confidence.
We’ve included:
- ✅ A short, natural conversation
- ✅ Simple vocabulary with explanations
- ✅ A fill-in-the-blank worksheet
- ✅ Listening and speaking practice
- ✅ A fun quiz and partner role-play
By the end, you’ll be ready to use your English in real life — with confidence and a smile.
Table of Contents
- Why Practice Everyday English Conversations?
- Key Vocabulary
- Sample Dialogue
- Listening Practice
- Role-Play Activity
- Interactive Quiz
- Recommended Tools
- Final Thoughts
Why Practice Everyday English Conversations?
Practicing real-life conversations helps you feel more confident in daily life. You’ll speak more naturally, understand others better, and make faster progress.
Key Vocabulary
Word/Phrase | Meaning |
---|---|
Hello | A greeting |
How are you? | A polite question about someone’s well-being |
I’m fine | A response to “How are you?” |
Nice to meet you | A polite phrase when meeting someone |
See you later | A casual goodbye |
Sample Dialogue
Student A: Hello!
Student B: Hi! How are you?
Student A: I’m fine, thanks. And you?
Student B: I’m good. What’s your name?
Student A: My name is (your name). What’s your name?
Student B: I’m (your name). Nice to meet you!
Student A: Nice to meet you too.
🎧 Click here to listen to the audio practice
Listening Practice
Instructions:
- Listen to the dialogue.
- Repeat each line out loud.
- Practice with a partner or use the role-play below.
Role-Play Activity
Practice the conversation above with a partner.
- Trade roles after one round.
- Add extra questions like:
- Where are you from?
- What do you like to do for fun?
- Do you speak other languages?
This helps you personalize and expand your skills!
Want the Full Lesson Pack?
📥 Download the complete worksheet and quiz set (PDF, Word, Google Doc formats) — perfect for printing or practicing offline. Includes:
- ✅ Vocabulary Matching Worksheet
- ✅ Fill-in-the-Blank Dialogue
- ✅ Personal Practice Prompts
- ✅ Role-Play Script Kit
- ✅ Printable & Editable Formats
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Recommended Tools
🗣️ Practice with a real teacher or tutor:
Try italki to speak with native speakers one-on-one.
📘 Want to learn in a structured course?
Try Rocket Languages to improve listening, speaking, and grammar.
🛒 For Teachers: Want the full classroom-ready version of this lesson (with answer key & teacher instructions)? Visit the TPT store here
Final Thoughts
Learning to speak English begins with simple conversations. Practice regularly, use real-life situations, and keep it fun. This lesson is just the beginning!
➡️ Check out our full Beginner ESL series or download the companion TPT resource kit to extend your learning.
What Do You Think?
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Explore Free ESL Lessons. Learning to speak English begins with simple conversations. Practice regularly, use real-life situations, and keep it fun. This lesson is just the beginning!
➡️ Check out our full Beginner ESL series or download the companion TPT resource kit to extend your learning.
Although my primary language is English, I work with people who are just beginning to learn English having been in this country a short time. The article is clear and easy to follow. With the use of google translate, the Spanish speaker can understand it easily. You steps to learning a great… basically listen, imitate and practice. Although the article is basic, I think it will provide the language necessary to make navigating in society a bit easier. It will also build the confidence of English learners and they see the results in their conversation.
Hi Anastazja, thanks for your comments. I appreciate that you see the point of the content.
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