Speaking
Short, practical dialogues where you answer as B.
Daily Core Expressions
Meeting changes
- Would it be possible to move the pickup time?
- I will take a rain check.
- That makes sense, but it is after the deadline.
- Would it be possible to move the pickup time? - Polite request to move the pickup time.
- I will take a rain check. - I cannot do it now.
- That makes sense, but it is after the deadline. - Soft disagreement. Reason: it is after the deadline.
- Model: A: Would it be possible to move the pickup time? B: I will follow up today.
- Model: A: I will take a rain check. Thanks for letting me know. B: Thanks, I appreciate it.
- Answer as B: A: That makes sense, but it is after the deadline. B: ____.
- Rewrite to sound more polite: Move the pickup time this afternoon. -> ____
Level 1
Survival speaking for daily tasks.
Read-and-say sentences.
- Read and say: I need help.
- Read and say: I have an appointment.
- Read and say: Please speak slowly.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: What is your name? B: ____.
- A: Do you have insurance? B: ____.
- A: Please have a seat. B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Do you have a prescription? B: ____.
- A: It will be ready in 15 minutes. B: ____.
- A: Any questions for the pharmacist? B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Do you need a bag? B: ____.
- A: Card or cash? B: ____.
- A: Your total is twelve. B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Can I help you? B: ____.
- A: It is in aisle five. B: ____.
- A: Do you want a different size? B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Your package is here. B: ____.
- A: Is this your bike? B: ____.
- A: The elevator is out. B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Where are you headed? B: ____.
- A: That is the last stop. B: ____.
- A: The next bus is in 10 minutes. B: ____.
Level 2
Handle short exchanges with clear details.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Can I put you on hold? B: ____.
- A: I will call you back in 10. B: ____.
- A: What is your callback number? B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Do you want Tuesday or Thursday? B: ____.
- A: Please arrive 10 minutes early. B: ____.
- A: We need to reschedule. B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: How can I help? B: ____.
- A: Please sign here. B: ____.
- A: Here is your receipt. B: ____.
Role-play based on written dialogs. Answer as B.
- A: Do you have the receipt? B: ____.
- A: We can exchange it. B: ____.
- A: The refund goes back to your card. B: ____.
Level 3
Use polite requests in adult situations.
Prompt -> better version.
- Prompt: Give me the report. -> Better: I was wondering if you could send me the report when you have a moment.
- Prompt: Change the schedule. -> Better: Could we adjust the schedule if possible?
- Prompt: Call me later. -> Better: Would you mind calling me later when you are free?
Prompt -> better version.
- Prompt: Turn the music down. -> Better: Could you turn the music down a little, please?
- Prompt: Clean this today. -> Better: Would it be okay to clean this today?
- Prompt: Move your car. -> Better: I was wondering if you could move your car.
Prompt -> better version.
- Prompt: Fix this now. -> Better: Could you please take a look at this when you have a moment?
- Prompt: Give me a refund. -> Better: I was hoping to request a refund, if that is okay.
- Prompt: Change my appointment. -> Better: Would it be possible to move my appointment?
Level 4
Respond to social situations with empathy and soft disagreement.
Respond politely and show empathy.
- A: Sorry, I have to cancel tonight. B: ____.
- A: It was last minute, my kid is sick. B: ____.
- A: Can we reschedule? B: ____.
Be polite and solve the problem.
- A: I sent the wrong file. B: ____.
- A: It was my fault. B: ____.
- A: Can you help me fix it? B: ____.
Soft disagreement and polite response.
- A: Sorry, can I add something? B: ____.
- A: I did not catch that, can you repeat it? B: ____.
- A: Let me jump in for a second. B: ____.
Level 5
Build natural replies in real conversations.
Complete the reply in a natural way.
- A: Sorry, I totally forgot about the meeting. B: ____.
- A: It slipped my mind. I can join in 10. B: ____.
- A: I did not mean it like that. B: ____.
Complete the reply in a natural way.
- A: Can we move it to Thursday? B: ____.
- A: That time does not work for me. B: ____.
- A: Fair enough. Let us pick a new time. B: ____.
Complete the reply in a natural way.
- A: Let's catch up sometime. B: ____.
- A: No worries, thanks for letting me know. B: ____.
- A: I was wondering if you want to grab coffee. B: ____.