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CEFR B1 • Housing English

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

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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