# Calling About an Online Order: ESL Listening Dialogue (B1)

> Free B1 ESL listening dialogue. A customer phones customer service because the wrong item arrived. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B1 • Shopping English

A B1 English listening dialogue. A customer phones customer service because the wrong item arrived. 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)

Agent: Thank you for calling. How can I help you? Customer: Hi. I ordered a black laptop bag, but I received a pink backpack. Agent: I'm sorry about that. Can I have your order number? Customer: Yes, it's 55-18-203. Agent: Thank you. I can see the mistake. We sent the wrong item. Customer: I need the bag for a work trip on Monday. Agent: I'll send the correct bag by express today. It will arrive on Saturday. Customer: And what should I do with the backpack? Agent: I'll email you a free return label. Just drop it at any post office. Customer: Great, thank you. Agent: Again, I apologise for the inconvenience.

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## Key Vocabulary

order number

The number that identifies what you bought.

to replace

To give a new thing instead of the wrong one.

return label

A paper to put on a parcel so you can send it back.

to apologise for

To say sorry for something.

## Comprehension Questions

1. What did the customer order?
2. What arrived instead?
3. What will the company 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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