CEFR A1 • Introductions English
Meeting a New Classmate: ESL Listening Dialogue (A1)
A A1 English listening dialogue. Two students introduce themselves on the first day of class. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.
Dialogue Script (2 speakers)
Tom: Hi! Is this seat free?
Ana: Yes, it is. Sit down.
Tom: Thanks. I'm Tom. What's your name?
Ana: I'm Ana. Nice to meet you, Tom.
Tom: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
Ana: I'm from Brazil. And you?
Tom: I'm from Canada. I'm a nurse.
Ana: Oh, nice! I'm a student. I study music.
Tom: Cool. Is this your first English class?
Ana: Yes, it is. Do you want to have a coffee after class?
Tom: Yes, good idea!
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Key Vocabulary
nice to meet you
A polite phrase when you meet someone for the first time.
Where are you from?
A question to ask about someone's country or city.
classmate
A person in the same class as you.
job
The work a person does for money.
Comprehension Questions
- Where is Ana from?
- What is Tom's job?
- What does Ana want to do after class?
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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