# Asking Your Boss for a Day Off: ESL Listening Dialogue (B1)

> Free B1 ESL listening dialogue. An employee asks their manager for a day off and offers a solution. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B1 • Work English

A B1 English listening dialogue. An employee asks their manager for a day off and offers a solution. 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)

Lucas: Hi Karen, have you got a minute? Manager: Sure, Lucas. What's up? Lucas: I was wondering if I could take next Friday off. My sister is getting married. Manager: Congratulations! But Friday is the deadline for the Harris report. Lucas: I know. I've already finished most of it. I can send it on Thursday. Manager: Who will answer client calls on Friday? Lucas: I asked Mia, and she's happy to cover for me. Manager: You've thought of everything! <chuckle> Lucas: And I can work an extra hour next week to make up for it. Manager: That won't be necessary. Enjoy the wedding!

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## Key Vocabulary

a day off

A day when you don't go to work.

to cover for someone

To do someone's work while they are away.

deadline

The date when work must be finished.

to make up for

To do something to balance a loss.

## Comprehension Questions

1. Why does Lucas need a day off?
2. What is the problem with Friday?
3. What does Lucas offer to do?

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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