# First Day at a New Job: ESL Listening Dialogue (B1)

> Free B1 ESL listening dialogue. A new employee meets a colleague who shows them around the office. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B1 • Work English

A B1 English listening dialogue. A new employee meets a colleague who shows them around the office. 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)

Grace: Hi, you must be Omar. I'm Grace. Welcome to the team! Omar: Thanks, Grace. Nice to meet you. I'm a bit nervous. Grace: Don't worry, everyone is friendly. Let me show you around. Omar: Great, thanks. Grace: This is the marketing department, where you'll be working. Your desk is by the window. Omar: Nice view! Where's the kitchen? Grace: It's at the end of the corridor. There's free coffee and fruit. Omar: Perfect. It'll take me a while to get used to everything. Grace: Of course. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask me. Omar: Thank you, I really appreciate it.

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## Key Vocabulary

to show someone around

To walk with someone and show them a place.

to get used to

To become familiar with something new.

department

A section of a company, like Sales or IT.

to hesitate

To wait before doing something because you're unsure.

## Comprehension Questions

1. Which department does Omar work in?
2. Where is the kitchen?
3. What does Grace tell Omar not 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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