# Inviting a Friend to a Party: ESL Listening Dialogue (A2)

> Free A2 ESL listening dialogue. A friend invites another to a birthday party and gives details. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

Canonical: https://zenmic.com/esl/dialogues/party-invitation/
Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR A2 • Social English

A A2 English listening dialogue. A friend invites another to a birthday party and gives details. 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)

Emma: Hey Carlos, it's my birthday next Friday. I'm having a party. Can you come? Carlos: Happy early birthday! Yes, I'd love to come. What time? Emma: It starts at eight o'clock, at my flat. Carlos: Eight... I'm afraid I work until eight on Fridays. Can I come a bit late? Emma: Of course! Come when you can. Carlos: Should I bring anything? Emma: Maybe some snacks or drinks. Nothing special. Carlos: No problem. Is it a costume party? Emma: <laugh> No, just normal clothes! Carlos: Great. See you on Friday then.

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## Key Vocabulary

to invite

To ask someone to come to an event.

to bring

To take something with you to a place.

I'm afraid...

A polite way to start saying no or bad news.

a bit late

Arriving after the start time.

## Comprehension Questions

1. Whose birthday is it?
2. What time does the party start?
3. Why will Carlos arrive late?

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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