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CEFR B1 • Work English

Asking a Colleague for Help: ESL Listening Dialogue (B1)

A B1 English listening dialogue. An employee politely asks a busy colleague to help with a spreadsheet before a deadline. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.

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Dialogue Script (2 speakers)

Nadia: Hi Leo. Sorry to bother you. Do you have a minute? Leo: Sure, what's up? Nadia: I'm working on the sales report, and I'm stuck. The totals in the spreadsheet are wrong. Leo: Ah, the formulas can be tricky. When is it due? Nadia: The deadline is four o'clock today. Leo: Okay. I'm on a call in five minutes, but I'll be free at two. Is that too late? Nadia: No, two is perfect. Thank you so much. Leo: No problem. Can you send me the file now? I'll have a quick look before the call. Nadia: Sure, I'll email it right away. Leo: And at two, I'll walk you through it. Then you'll know how to fix it next time. Nadia: That would be really helpful. I always have problems with these reports. Leo: Everyone does at first. Don't worry. Nadia: Thanks, Leo. I owe you one. Coffee's on me this afternoon. Leo: Deal!
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Key Vocabulary

to have a minute
To have a short time free.
deadline
The time when work must be finished.
to walk someone through
To explain something step by step.
to owe someone one
To need to do a favour for someone who helped you.

Comprehension Questions

  1. What does Nadia need help with?
  2. Why can't Leo help right away?
  3. When do they agree to meet?
  4. How does Nadia thank Leo?

Tip: after you generate the audio, open its Lesson view for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.

How to Use It in Class

  • Before listening: pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
  • First listen: students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
  • Second listen: give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
  • Speaking: pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.

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