A2 English Dialogue Practice Stories
A2 English dialogue stories with longer conversations and natural speech patterns. Practice real-world communication skills.
4 stories available

Boss and Employee
Lisa is called into her boss Mr. Johnson's office, initially nervous about why she was summoned. She learns that her recent marketing report was excellent and is surprised when Mr. Johnson offers her a promotion to team leader with a twenty percent raise. After taking time to consider and discussing with her husband, Lisa accepts the position and looks forward to her new role.

Asking for Permission
Maria learns different ways to ask for permission in everyday situations. She asks her mother to go to a party, her teacher to use the bathroom, her manager to leave work early, and practices polite requests with friends.

Asking for Advice
Emma receives a job offer in another city and seeks advice from her mother. They discuss her fears about change, her relationship with Tom, and the importance of following your heart. With her mother's wisdom and Tom's support, Emma decides to take the chance on her new adventure.

Making an Excuse
Tom oversleeps and arrives late to work. When his boss asks why, he makes up a story about a highway accident. His boss quickly catches the lie and asks for the real reason. Tom admits he overslept, and his boss appreciates his honesty. His coworker Lisa reminds him that telling the truth from the start is always better than making excuses.