# Roommates Arguing About Chores: ESL Listening Dialogue (B2)

> Free B2 ESL listening dialogue. Two flatmates disagree about cleaning and create a fair rota. Script, vocabulary, questions and AI audio.

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

CEFR B2 • Housing English

A B2 English listening dialogue. Two flatmates disagree about cleaning and create a fair rota. 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)

Chloe: Dan, can we talk about the kitchen? I've washed up every night this week. Dan: Have you? I didn't notice. Chloe: That's kind of the problem. I feel like I'm the only one pulling my weight. Dan: That's not fair. I took the rubbish out yesterday. Chloe: Once. <sigh> Look, I'm not trying to start a fight. Dan: Okay, you're right. I've been working late and I've let things slide. Chloe: I get that. How about we make a rota? Dan: Good idea. We could take turns with the washing up. Chloe: And alternate the bathroom every week. Dan: Deal. I'll do tonight's washing up to start.

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## Key Vocabulary

chores

Regular jobs at home like cleaning and washing up.

to pull your weight

To do your fair share of work.

rota

A list showing who does what and when.

to take turns

To do something one after another.

## Comprehension Questions

1. What is Chloe's complaint?
2. Why hasn't Dan done the chores?
3. What solution do they agree on?

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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