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CEFR B1 • Work English

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

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?

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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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