Practising dialogues is one of the best ways for English learners to see how vocabulary and grammar work in real situations. These 100 simple English dialogues cover introductions, family, shopping, travel, school, work, food, hobbies, appointments and everyday conversations.
The dialogues use practical English suitable for beginner and lower-intermediate learners.
1. Meeting someone
A: Hello. My name is Adam.
B: Hi, Adam. I’m Sarah.
A: Nice to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you too.
2. Asking someone’s name
A: What’s your name?
B: My name is Ahmed. What’s yours?
A: I’m David.
3. Where are you from?
A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from Kenya. How about you?
A: I’m from Tanzania.
4. Talking about age
A: How old are you?
B: I’m twenty-two.
A: I’m twenty-three.
5. Talking about family
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
B: Yes. I have two brothers and one sister.
A: That’s a big family.
6. Talking about work
A: What do you do?
B: I work in an office.
A: What do you do there?
B: I’m an accountant.
7. Talking about school
A: Are you a student?
B: Yes, I am.
A: What do you study?
B: I study business.
8. Talking about hobbies
A: What do you do in your free time?
B: I enjoy reading.
A: I like watching films.
9. Talking about the weather
A: What’s the weather like today?
B: It’s sunny but quite cool.
A: It looks like a nice day.
10. Saying goodbye
A: I have to go now.
B: OK. See you later.
A: See you tomorrow.
11. At home
A: Where is Mum?
B: She’s in the kitchen.
A: What is she doing?
B: She’s making dinner.
12. At breakfast
A: What would you like for breakfast?
B: I’d like some bread and tea, please.
A: Would you like some fruit?
B: Yes, please.
13. Asking the time
A: Excuse me, what time is it?
B: It’s half past three.
A: Thank you.
14. Making plans
A: Are you free this evening?
B: Yes. Why?
A: Would you like to have dinner together?
B: That sounds great.
15. At the shop
A: Excuse me. How much is this shirt?
B: It’s £20.
A: Do you have it in blue?
B: Yes, we do.
16. Buying shoes
A: Can I try these shoes on?
B: Of course.
A: Do you have a larger size?
B: Let me check.
17. At the market
A: How much are these tomatoes?
B: They’re two pounds a kilo.
A: I’ll take one kilo, please.
18. Ordering food
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Customer: Yes. I’d like chicken and rice, please.
Waiter: Would you like anything to drink?
Customer: Water, please.
19. At a café
A: Can I have a coffee, please?
B: Certainly. Anything else?
A: Yes. A piece of cake, please.
20. Asking for the bill
A: Excuse me. Could we have the bill, please?
Waiter: Certainly. I’ll bring it over.
21. Asking for directions
A: Excuse me. Where is the bank?
B: Go straight ahead and turn left.
A: Is it far?
B: No. It’s about five minutes away.
22. At a bus stop
A: Does this bus go to the city centre?
B: Yes, it does.
A: How much is the fare?
B: It’s three pounds.
23. At a railway station
A: Which platform is the train to London?
B: Platform four.
A: Thank you.
24. At the airport
A: Where is the check-in desk?
B: It’s over there, next to the information desk.
A: Thank you very much.
25. At a hotel
A: Hello. I have a reservation.
B: What’s your name, please?
A: My name is James Smith.
B: Let me check.
26. Checking into a hotel
A: Is breakfast included?
B: Yes, it is.
A: What time is breakfast?
B: From seven to ten.
27. Asking for help
A: Could you help me, please?
B: Of course. What do you need?
A: I can’t find my hotel.
28. Talking about yesterday
A: What did you do yesterday?
B: I went shopping.
A: Did you buy anything?
B: Yes. I bought some clothes.
29. Talking about tomorrow
A: What are you doing tomorrow?
B: I’m going to visit my sister.
A: That sounds nice.
30. Talking about weekend plans
A: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I’m meeting some friends.
A: Have a good time!
31. At work
A: Are you busy?
B: A little. I have a meeting at ten.
A: Good luck with the meeting.
32. At a meeting
A: Shall we start the meeting?
B: Yes.
A: The first item on the agenda is the new project.
33. Asking a colleague
A: Do you have a minute?
B: Sure. What’s the matter?
A: I need some help with this report.
34. Making a phone call
A: Hello. May I speak to John, please?
B: Speaking.
A: Hi, John. It’s David.
35. Leaving a message
A: Is Mary there?
B: No, she’s not here at the moment.
A: Could you ask her to call me?
36. Making an appointment
A: I’d like to make an appointment.
B: Certainly. What day would you prefer?
A: Thursday morning, please.
37. At the doctor’s
A: What’s the problem?
B: I don’t feel well.
A: How long have you felt like this?
38. At the pharmacy
A: Do you have something for a cough?
B: Yes. We have several options.
A: Which one do you recommend?
B: Please speak to the pharmacist for advice.
39. Talking about food
A: What’s your favourite food?
B: I love rice and chicken.
A: I prefer pasta.
40. Talking about drinks
A: Would you like tea or coffee?
B: Tea, please.
A: With milk?
B: Yes, please.
41. Talking about sport
A: Do you play football?
B: Yes, I do.
A: How often do you play?
B: Twice a week.
42. Talking about music
A: What kind of music do you like?
B: I like pop music.
A: Who is your favourite singer?
43. Talking about films
A: Do you like watching films?
B: Yes. I love comedies.
A: So do I.
44. Talking about books
A: What are you reading?
B: I’m reading an English novel.
A: Is it interesting?
B: Yes, very.
45. Talking about travel
A: Do you like travelling?
B: Yes. I love visiting new places.
A: Where did you go last year?
46. Talking about holidays
A: Where are you going on holiday?
B: I’m going to the coast.
A: How long will you stay?
B: One week.
47. Asking about a place
A: What’s your city like?
B: It’s busy but beautiful.
A: What do you like about it?
B: I like the people and the food.
48. Talking about transport
A: How do you get to work?
B: I usually take the bus.
A: How long does it take?
B: About thirty minutes.
49. Buying a ticket
A: I’d like a ticket to Manchester, please.
B: Single or return?
A: Return, please.
50. Asking about a price
A: How much does this cost?
B: It’s £15.
A: Is there a cheaper one?
51–100: More everyday English dialogues
51. Meeting a neighbour
A: Hello. Are you new here?
B: Yes. I moved in last week.
A: Welcome to the neighbourhood.
52. Borrowing something
A: Could I borrow your pen?
B: Of course. Here you are.
A: Thanks.
53. Asking permission
A: May I sit here?
B: Yes, of course.
54. Asking for repetition
A: Sorry, could you say that again?
B: Of course.
55. Asking someone to speak slowly
A: Could you speak a little more slowly, please?
B: Sure.
56. Learning English
A: How are you learning English?
B: I’m studying every day and reading simple books.
57. Talking about English
A: Is English difficult for you?
B: Some parts are difficult, but I’m improving.
58. Asking about a word
A: What does this word mean?
B: It means “very happy”.
59. Checking spelling
A: How do you spell your name?
B: A-L-I-C-E.
60. Asking someone to write something
A: Could you write that down, please?
B: Certainly.
61. At school
A: Have you done your homework?
B: Yes. I finished it last night.
62. In the classroom
Teacher: Open your books, please.
Student: Which page?
Teacher: Page twenty.
63. Asking a teacher a question
Student: Can you explain this again, please?
Teacher: Of course.
64. Studying for an exam
A: Are you ready for the exam?
B: Not completely. I need more practice.
65. Talking about results
A: How did you do in the test?
B: I passed. I’m very happy.
66. At the office
A: Where is the meeting room?
B: It’s on the second floor.
67. Sending an email
A: Did you send the email?
B: Yes, I sent it this morning.
68. Asking for information
A: Could you give me some information?
B: Certainly. What would you like to know?
69. Making a complaint
A: I’m sorry, but there is a problem with my order.
B: I’m sorry to hear that. What happened?
70. Returning an item
A: I’d like to return this, please.
B: Do you have the receipt?
71. At the supermarket
A: Where can I find the milk?
B: It’s in aisle three.
72. Looking for an item
A: Do you sell batteries?
B: Yes. They’re near the entrance.
73. Paying
A: Can I pay by card?
B: Yes, you can.
74. Asking for change
A: Do you have change for £20?
B: Let me check.
75. At a restaurant
A: Is this table free?
B: Yes, it is.
76. Ordering dessert
A: Would you like dessert?
B: Yes. I’d like some ice cream.
77. Asking about ingredients
A: Does this dish contain nuts?
B: I’ll check with the kitchen.
78. At a hotel
A: What time is check-out?
B: It’s at eleven o’clock.
79. Reporting a problem
A: The shower isn’t working.
B: I’m sorry. We’ll send someone to look at it.
80. Asking for a taxi
A: Could you call me a taxi, please?
B: Certainly.
81. At the airport
A: Where is gate twelve?
B: Go straight and turn right.
82. On a plane
A: Could I have some water, please?
B: Certainly.
83. At immigration
Officer: What’s the purpose of your visit?
Traveller: I’m here on holiday.
84. Finding luggage
A: Where is baggage claim?
B: It’s downstairs.
85. Lost luggage
A: My suitcase hasn’t arrived.
B: Please speak to the baggage services desk.
86. Asking about a bus
A: When is the next bus?
B: It leaves in ten minutes.
87. Missing a bus
A: I missed my bus.
B: There’s another one in twenty minutes.
88. Meeting a friend
A: Sorry I’m late.
B: That’s OK. I just arrived too.
89. Changing plans
A: Can we meet tomorrow instead?
B: Yes, that’s fine.
90. Cancelling plans
A: I’m afraid I can’t come tonight.
B: That’s OK. Maybe another time.
91. Inviting someone
A: Would you like to come to dinner?
B: I’d love to.
92. Accepting an invitation
A: Can you come on Saturday?
B: Yes, I’d be happy to.
93. Declining politely
A: Would you like to join us?
B: Thank you, but I’m afraid I’m busy.
94. Asking for advice
A: What do you think I should do?
B: I think you should talk to your teacher.
95. Giving an opinion
A: What do you think about the idea?
B: I think it’s a good idea.
96. Agreeing
A: I think we should leave early.
B: I agree.
97. Disagreeing politely
A: I think this is the best option.
B: I’m not sure I agree.
98. Apologising
A: I’m sorry I forgot.
B: Don’t worry about it.
99. Saying thank you
A: Thank you for helping me.
B: You’re very welcome.
100. Everyday conversation
A: How was your day?
B: It was good, thanks. I worked in the morning and went shopping in the afternoon.
A: What did you buy?
B: I bought some food and a new book.
A: That sounds nice. What are you doing tomorrow?
B: I’m meeting a friend. How about you?
A: I’m staying at home and studying English.
B: Good idea. Keep practising!
A: I will. See you soon.
B: See you!