# Complaining to a Noisy Neighbour: ESL Listening Dialogue (B1)

> Free B1 ESL listening dialogue. A resident politely asks a neighbour to keep the music down at night. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B1 • Housing English

A B1 English listening dialogue. A resident politely asks a neighbour to keep the music down at night. 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)

Neighbour: Oh, hi! Can I help you? Resident: Hi, sorry to bother you. I live downstairs, in flat 2. Neighbour: Nice to meet you. Is everything okay? Resident: I was wondering if you could keep the music down a little after eleven. Neighbour: Oh! Is it that loud? Resident: A bit, yes. I start work at six, so I'm up very early. Neighbour: I'm so sorry, I didn't realise the sound travels so much. Resident: That's okay, it's only on some nights. Neighbour: I'll turn it down after ten from now on. And I'll use headphones. Resident: Thank you, I really appreciate it.

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## Key Vocabulary

to keep it down

To be quieter.

I was wondering if...

A very polite way to ask for something.

to be up early

To wake up early in the morning.

to apologise

To say sorry.

## Comprehension Questions

1. Why does the resident knock on the door?
2. Why is the noise a problem for him?
3. What does the neighbour agree 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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