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1.
ESL Banking Conversations

Conversation 1
Situation: Lucy and Bob are shopping when Lucy wants to go to the bank.
Lucy: I need to quickly go to the bank.
Bob: Ok. Which one?
Lucy: The National Bank. Its branch is just over there on the corner.
Bob: We should go now as it will close in 10 minutes.
Lucy: Yes, let’s hurry.
Teller: Next please?

Lucy: Good afternoon, I’d like to pay this cheque into my account.
Teller: Good afternoon. Can I please have your account details?
Lucy: Yes, here is my ATM card. It has the account number.
Teller: Thank you. This will just take a moment.
Lucy: Ok.
Teller: Here is your card. The money should be in your account in three working days. Is
there anything else I can help you with?
Lucy: No thanks. That’s all. Goodbye.
Exercise 1 - Fill in the blanks
Fill-in the blanks in the following ESL banking conversation using the options provided in
the 5 question below.
Situation: Andrew wants to withdraw some money from his account.

Andrew: I need to get some money before going to eat lunch.
Bob: Ok. __________ (1) __________
Andrew: Central Bank. They have a branch just round the corner. __________ (2)
__________
Bob: Is the Central Bank good? My bank keeps charging me bank fees so I want a new
account.
Andrew: Yes. I have had my account with them for five years and there have been
no problems.
Bob: Good, I might try opening an account with them. What’s wrong? __________ (3)
__________
Andrew: I’ve put my ATM card in but the machine keeps on displaying that my PIN
is wrong when I enter it.
Bob: Oh dear. You should go into the bank and ask for help.
Teller: Good morning. How can I help?

Andrew: I have been trying to withdraw money from the ATM outside but it won’t
accept my PIN.
Teller: I’m terribly sorry, but the machine is broken. The sign must have fallen off.
__________ (4) __________
Andrew: I’d like fifty pounds please.
Teller: Ok. __________ (5) __________
Andrew: Here’s my ATM card and driver’s license.
Teller: Thank you, here is your money. Sorry for the inconvenience.
ESL Banking Conversation
Choose the best option (A-D) in the following five questions to fill in the blanks in the
banking conversation given above.
1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

A) That bank do you need to go to?
B) How often do you do go?
C) Which bank do you need to go to?
D) Would you like to take the bus?
2) Which option is the best to fill in the second blank?
A) I cannot use the ATM.

B) I can use the ATM so it will not take long.
C) You can deposit money at the ATM.
D) The bank will be closed during the day.
3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?
A) Is the cash machine not working?

B) Do you not want to get money?
C) Nothing, I have the money.
D) Do you know how to use the ATM?
4) Which option is the best to fill in the fourth blank?
A) You will have to come back tomorrow.

B) You can deposit the money with me.
C) Would you like to see the bank manager?
D) How much money would you like to withdraw?
5) Which option is the best to fill in the fifth blank?
A) Can I have your credit card?

B) Can I have your bank account details and some identification?
C) Here is your money.
D) I’m sorry the bank does not keep that much money.
QUESTIONS:
Do you have a bank account?
How do banks help a country’s economy?
Have you ever seen a bank robbery?
What happens when you cannot pay back money that
you have borrowed from a bank?
Do you think banks look after their customers enough?
2. ESL Halloween Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Patrick (an American exchange student), Jane and Andrew discuss what
Halloween is like in America.
Patrick: What do you guys in England do at Halloween?

Andrew: We do not do much. It’s not a big holiday like in America.
Jane: I normally watch scary films with my friends.
Andrew: What would you do?
Patrick: We would all decorate our houses and try to make them look scary.
Jane: I think that is a fun thing to do. All the decorations with the cobwebs are very nice.
Patrick: Children would go trick-or-treating and get given lots of candy.
Andrew: I like the idea of being given sweets.
Patrick: Many adults would have parties with their friends or family.
Andrew: What was your favorite part when you were at home in America?
Patrick: I liked it when all the kids came to the house dressed as small monsters. They
looked so cute.
Jane: Do you want to help us have a proper Halloween party?
Patrick: Yes that would be great fun.
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
Choose the best option (A-D) from the questions below to fill in each of the gaps in the
following ESL Halloween conversation.
Situation: Andrew and Lucy discuss what costumes they will wear to the Halloween
party.
Andrew: What costume are you going to wear to the party?

Lucy: I’m not sure. __________1___________.
Andrew: Yes, __________2___________.
Lucy: There are lots of different scary monsters to choose from. Which is the best?
Andrew: the most common ones are ghost, vampire, werewolf or witch.
Lucy: You could also go as a villager with a pitchfork to try to chase the monsters away.
Andrew: __________3__________ that is a dead person who has come back to life.
Lucy: That sounds good. __________4___________ your face look scary.
Andrew: What will you choose?
Lucy: I think I will go as a werewolf. __________5___________.
Andrew: That’s a good choice. It’ll be a great party.
Lucy: Yes it’ll be a very fun party.
ESL Halloween Conversation
halloween conversation given above.
A) It should be a bright costume

B) It needs to be a scary costume
C) It could be a cute costume
D) I might not wear a costume
A) it should be an animal
B) it should be of a footballer
C) it should be a monster possibly
D) it should be of my teacher
A) I think I will go as a zombie

B) I think I will go as a ghost
C) I think I will go as a vampire
D) I think I will go as a demon
A) You will need decorations to make

B) You will need face paint to make
C) You will need a hat to make
D) You will not need anything to make
A) I thought they were cute when I was small

B) I am not sure if I will be able to go
C) I think it is silly to dress-up and wear costumes
D) They always scared me when I was small
QUESTIONS:
Is Halloween a big celebration in your country?
What do you think is the best part of Halloween?
What is your favourite type of candy?
If you were going to a Halloween party what costume would you wear?
What do you normally do when it is Halloween?
3. ESL Legal Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Lucy tells Andrew about being on a jury.
Andrew: Hi. How are you? I haven’t seen you for a few days.
Lucy: Hi. I’m fine. I’ve been busy.
Andrew: What have you been doing?
Lucy: I was called to do jury duty.
Andrew: Wow. What was it like?
Lucy: It was good. It did not take too long and was fun.
Andrew: What happened? I have never been on a jury.
Lucy: I got a letter telling me to go to the court house, and I was then taken to a court
room.
Andrew: What was the case about?
Lucy: It was about a teenager who had done a lot of robberies?
Andrew: You found him to be guilty?
Lucy: Yes. It was easy. There was so much evidence that there was no doubt he did the
crime.
Andrew: Why did it take so long then?
Lucy: There was just so much evidence. The evidence took three days to present and
then we only needed fifteen minutes to reach our decision.
Andrew: Ok good.
For the first ESL legal conversation exercise you need to choose the best option (A-D) to
fill in each of the gaps in the following conversation. Once you have finished you can
click the get score button to see how you did.
Situation: Lucy, Jane and Bob discuss a report on the Internet about a court case.
Lucy: Have you read about this court case?

Bob: Which case?
Lucy: It’s about a ___________1___________.
Jane: Yes I heard about it a few days ago. It seems like the ___________2___________.
Bob: Who is he alleged to have killed? Did he do it?
Jane: His mother to get her money as he owed a lot of money to other people.
Lucy: The trial is still happening. There is still more ___________3___________ to take
the stand.
Bob: So they don’t know if he did it yet?
Jane: It seems likely that he did it. Most of the evidence is very strong.
Lucy: ___________4___________ convict him.
Jane: Yes I expect that he will be found guilty of the murder.
Bob: If he did it I hope the judge gives him a very long prison sentence.
Jane: Yes, so do I.
Lucy: We should still ___________5___________ who commit crimes like this.
Bob: I’m not sure the death penalty is a good idea, but he defiantly should never be
paroled out of prison. He should die there.
ESL Legal Conversation
legal conversation given above.
A) robbery that happened last week

B) murder that happened last year
C) fraud that will happen next year
D) trespass that happened last year

A) defendant is a very nasty man
B) lawyer is a very nasty man
C) bailiff is a very nasty man
D) defendant is a very nice man
A) witnesses to present and evidence

B) evidence to present and witnesses
C) juries to present and witnesses
D) lawyers to present and barristers
A) I think the judge will

B) I think the police office will
C) I think the lawyers will
D) I think the jury will
A) have fines for people

B) have parole for people
C) have capital punishment for people
D) have prisons for people
QUESTIONS:
Do you know anyone who has been a member of a jury?
Do you think the police do their job well?
Should there be capital punishment?
Do you think judges ever make mistakes?
What sort of crimes are committed most often where you live?
4. ESL Christmas Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Jane and Lucy talks about shopping for Christmas gifts.
Jane: Hi, Lucy! Are you free tomorrow? I need your company to buy a Christmas gift for
my sister.
Lucy: I’m not sure if I’m free tomorrow. I’ll be helping my mom preparing the turkey.
What time do you plan to go shopping?
Jane: Around 10am. Can you go?
Lucy: Yes, I think I can. What do you want to buy for your sister?
Jane: I want to buy her a handbag.
Lucy: A designer bag?
Jane: No! I can’t afford a designer bag. Just a branded bag.
Lucy: There’s a sale at Marks & Spencer. What if we go there?
Jane: Sounds like a good idea. Are you going to buy something, too?
Lucy: No. I just went there a week ago. I bought a beautiful purse for my mom.
Jane: Did you get a discount?
Lucy: Yes, 50% off.
Jane: Wow! Can’t wait to go there! Anyway, I remember you said something about
buying your nephew a toy car. Have you bought it?
Lucy: Yes, I have. I bought it online at Toys R Us.
Jane: Was it cheaper to buy it online?
Lucy: Well, it is easier to compare the prices. There are many shopping apps and
websites that offer price comparison.
In this first ESL Christmas conversation exercise you need to read the following
conversation and decide which option (A-D) in each question has the correct text to fill
in the gaps. Once you have finished you can use the get score button to see the correct
answers.
Situation: Bob and Andrew talk about family gatherings on Christmas.
Bob: What’s your plan for the Christmas holidays?

Andrew: I’m going to __________(1)__________. What about you?
Bob: I am, too. I missed it last year because I traveled to Italy.
Andrew: I’ve always wanted to take a trip during the Christmas holidays and
__________(2)__________ somewhere else with different atmosphere.
Bob: What’s holding you back?
Andrew: My parents always ask me to go home during Christmas. They always say that
Christmas is the time __________(3)__________ with family. If I want to travel, I should
do it in the summer.
Bob: Why not ask your parents to go with you? Who knows if they’re interested.
Andrew: Hey, that’s a good idea! But there’s one thing that I’ll miss if I spend Christmas
abroad.
Bob: What’s that?
Andrew: I enjoy __________(4)__________ with my extended family, especially with my
nieces and nephews. Christmas is not perfect without that ritual.
Bob: What is __________(5)__________ you have ever gotten?
Andrew: Last year, I got a smart watch from my dad. It’s a very cool gadget and so far,
that’s the best present.
ESL Christmas Conversation
Christmas conversation given above.
A) attend a family gathering

B) skip a family gathering
C) senior lecturers
D) senior tutors
A) put up a Christmas tree

B) decorate a Christmas tree
C) celebrate Christmas
D) celebrate Christmas Eve
A) to make Christmas ornaments

B) to get together
C) to get shopping discounts
D) to plant a Christmas tree
A) playing nativity scene

B) meeting Father Christmas
C) exchanging Christmas cards
D) exchanging Christmas gifts
A) the best Christmas present

B) the best Christmas card
C) your favorite Christmas carol
D) your favorite Christmas ornament
QUESTIONS:
What do you think people do who do not celebrate Christmas?
If someone is not a christian, should they celebrate Christmas?
What do you think would be the perfect Christmas present ?
Do you think people should spend a lot of money celebrating a religious holiday?
Do you think Christmas day is the most important day of the year? Why?
5.ESL University Conversation
Situation: Andrew and Lucy talk about living in student accommodation.
Andrew: Where have you been? I couldn’t find you at the hall of residence.
Lucy: I was at the library all day studying for final exams.
Andrew: Why don’t you study in your room?
Lucy: I’m afraid I can’t concentrate. It’s always noisy next door when Jane brings some
friends along.
Andrew: I see. Have you talked to her about that?
Lucy: I tried, but she seems to not even care.
Andrew: Do you want me to talk to her?
Lucy: No, you don’t need to. I’m moving out next term.
Andrew: Really? Where?
Lucy: To a flat on the Holloway Road.
Andrew: That’s near to my place. Will you live there alone?
Lucy: No, I’ll share the flat with my sister. You live in a shared house, don’t you? How’s
your housemate?
Andrew: Well, I share the house with four other students and we get along brilliantly
and like to play pranks on one other.
Lucy: How nice! By the way, what are you looking me for?
Andrew: I need my book that you borrowed last week.
Lucy: Oh, I didn’t bring it with me. It’s in my room. Do you mind stopping by to get the
book?
Andrew: Not at all.
For the first ESL university conversation task you need to choose which option (A-D)
from each question is the best one to fill in each of the blanks in the following
conversation. Once you have finished you can use the get score button to see how many
you got correct.
Situation: Bob and Patrick talk about the differences between university in the UK and
the US.
Patrick: Bob! Professor Watson is looking for you! She said __________(1)__________ a
few times lately.
Bob: You mean Doctor Watson?
Patrick: Doctor? Why don’t you call her professor?
Bob: She is not yet promoted to a professorship. That’s why we can’t call her professor.
Patrick: I don’t know that. In the US, __________(2)__________ are called professors.
Bob: Really? What if you are taught by a graduate student?
Patrick: The same. In American universities, people really throw this term around.
Bob: I see. I wonder what else is different between university in Britain and America.
Patrick: I can tell you some of the differences. The first thing that I favor about being a
student in the UK is the accommodation. You don’t need to __________(3)__________,
so you have more privacy.
Bob: What about in America?
Patrick: In America, you’re lucky if you have just one person to share with instead of
two.
Bob: What about __________(4)__________? You know that in the UK everyone can get
a zero-interest loan to fund their higher education.
Patrick: How generous! __________(5)__________ have to pay 4 to 5% interest rate.
Bob: It seems that your government makes a profit from student loans.
Patrick: It’s sad but it’s true.
ESL University Conversation
university conversation given above.

A) you failed the final exam
B) you left your book in the class
C) you called your parents
D) you missed class
A) all university teachers

B) all graduate students
C) senior lecturers
D) senior tutors
A) pay tuition fees

B) pay for laundry service
C) share a room
D) share a kitchen
A) student living cost

B) student loan
C) student tuition fees
D) student scholarship
A) American students
B) British students
C) New students
D) Freshers
QUESTIONS:
What is the best university in your country, and why?
Do you think that everyone in a country should go to university?
Why do people want to go to university?
What are the benefits of going to university?
What are the drawbacks of going to university?
6. ESL at the Beach Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Jane and Bob ask Tui to go with them to the beach.
Jane: Do you want to go the beach this weekend?

Tui: I’d love to! Which beach are we going to?
Bob: Well, we haven’t decided yet. We’re still pondering some options.
Jane: The nearest beach London has is Canvey Island Beach. It only takes an hour from
London, but we go there often.
Tui: And the other options?
Jane: We can go to Kemp Town Beach in Brighton or Birling Gap Beach in East Sussex.
Bob: Kemp Town is famous for its coastal walks, the Seven Sisters path along the south
coast.
Tui: What activities can we do there?
Bob: We can surf, swim, and play kites.
Tui: Sounds fun!
Jane: But the water is not so clean. I’d prefer to go to Birling Gap because the water
quality is excellent. Besides, I want to try kayaking. I bet you haven’t tried kayaking.
Tui: You’re right. I haven’t tried it.
Jane: So you want to go to Birling Gap?
Tui: How long does it take to get there?
Jane: It’ll take us about two hours to go there by train. So?
Tui: Is that okay, Bob?
Bob: Actually, I don’t like travelling by train, but since I will be travelling with my friends
it should be ok.
Jane: Great
For the first ESL at the beach conversation task you need to look at the following
conversation and decide which option (A-D) in each question is the best to fill the gaps.
When you have finished you can use the get score button to see how many you got
correct.
Situation: Jane, Bob and Tui are on the way to Birling Gap Beach, East Sussex. They talk
about beach activities.
Tui: Are you going to tan your skin?

Jane: Yes. I brought __________[1]__________ with me.
Tui: Are you too, Bob?
Bob: No, I’d rather _________[2]__________. Can you surf?
Tui: Yes, I can, but I’m not good at it. I think I’ll just go canoeing and take some pictures
while exploring the beach.
Bob: Do you like __________[3]__________? Birling Gap is a pebbly beach.
Tui: That was part of my plan. I used to collect colorful stones and pebbles back in
Thailand.
Jane: Are you going to go rock pooling, too? Birling Gap has many
__________[4]__________.
Tui: Rock pooling? What kind of activity is it?
Jane: It’s a way to explore marine life in rock pools. You should look deep into pools,
crevices and holes in the rock and even lift stones and seaweed to find some sea
creatures that you often see on TV documentaries. You may find starfish, camouflaged
fish, crabs, shrimps, ….
Bob: Molluscs, barnacles, anemones, and lobster – if you’re lucky.
Tui: Fantastic!
Jane: But you should ___________[5]__________. You can find out the tide times on
the local tide table. It’s usually available at shops near the beach.
Tui: I see. Will you go rock pooling with me?
Jane: Sure!
ESL at the Beach Conversation
Choose the best option (A-D) in the following five questions to fill in the blanks in the at
the beach conversation given above.
A) a towel and umbrella

B) a towel and flip flops
C) a suntanning bed and sunglasses
D) a sunbathing mat and sunscreen
A) bring my surfboard
B) go fishing
C) go surfing
D) go jet-skiing
A) collecting beach pebbles

B) lying in the sun
C) riding a banana boat
D) walking along the shore
A) visitors
B) rock pools
C) bars and cafes
D) good spots
A) wear flip flops

B) wear sun hat
C) wait for hours
D) wait for the low tide
QUESTIONS:
How far do you have to travel to get to a beach from your home?
Would you like to work as a lifeguard at a beach?
What sort of food do you eat when you go to the beach?
What do you remember about the first time you visited a beach?
Is it dangerous to go to the beach? Why?
7. ESL Supermarket Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Jane continues to shop in the supermarket and she meets her friend Tui.
Jane: Hello Tui. How are you?

Tui: I am fine thank you. I need to buy rice and also some fish.
Jane: What sort of rice do you need? There are so many different varieties, I find it very
confusing.
Tui: I want long grain rice. The Tesco own brand rice is the best and it is cheaper than
other brands. Can you show me, Jane, where to find fish in the store?
Jane: Do you want to buy fresh fish, frozen or tinned fish?
Tui: I am wanting tins of Tuna.
Jane: They are stacked in aisle 19, the middle of the shelf. I used to work here on
Saturdays a little while ago so I remember where most products are displayed.
Tui: I notice that they keep changing the position of goods and I find that confusing and
very time consuming.
Jane: Yes, I agree. Here are the tins of tuna, next to the pilchards.
Tui: That's handy. I'll buy some pilchards as well. My cats love pilchards in tomato sauce.
Jane: You spoil your cats.
Tui: Yes I do but they only get pilchards occasionally.
Jane: My dog will eat anything including my slippers if I don't hide them!
Tui: Do you need to buy slippers?
Jane: No not today. I have finished shopping so will go and pay at the checkout.
Tui: Thank you for your help.
Jane: Goodbye. Hope you find all the other things that you need.
In this ESL supermarket conversation activity you need to read the following
conversation and then answer the questions by choosing the best option to fill in each
of the gaps. When you have finished you can use the get score button to see how many
you got correct.
Situation: Jane meets her friend Lucy at Tesco.
Jane: Hi Lucy it's good to see you. How are you?

Lucy: I am fine now but I wasn't well yesterday.
Jane: I __________[1]___________.
Lucy: What variety do you like?
Jane: I like ___________[2]__________.
Lucy: I also want to buy some apples.
Jane: There are lots of different apples here.
Lucy: These _________[3]__________ look fine. I'll have two packets.
Jane: Bananas are my favourite fruit. I have one every day at lunch time.
Lucy: I want to buy mushrooms. I will get the Chestnut variety.
Jane: I enjoy making __________4_________.
Lucy: My quick and easy snack is scrambled eggs. I do occasionally make omelettes.
Jane: What will you make using your mushrooms?
Lucy: I going to make a large pan of _________5_________.
Jane: That sounds good.
ESL Supermarket Conversation
supermarket conversation given above.
A) I need to buy some apples

B) I do not want to buy apples
C) I do not like apples
D) I love green apples
A) Baking apples for apple pie

B) Crisp green apples
C) Red apples that are sweet
D) Drinks of apple juice
A) Bananas
B) Crisp green apples
C) Pineapples
D) Strawberries
A) Mushroom omelettes
B) Cheese omelettes
C) Mushroom soup
D) Onion soup
A) Onion soup
B) Mushroom soup
C) Chicken soup
D) Apple pie
QUESTIONS:
Do you like shopping in a supermarket?
What is the best part of shopping in a supermarket?
What is the worst part of shopping in a supermarket?
Do you think it is difficult to be a checkout operator?
Do you think that supermarkets can be too big sometimes? Why?
8. ESL Birthday Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Lucy meets Bob in a greetings card shop.
Bob: Hello Lucy. I need some advice. Can you help me?
Lucy: I'll try Bob. What is your problem?
Bob: I've been invited to my Great Aunt's birthday celebration. She reaches the great
age of 100 years next week.
Lucy: That's amazing! Will you be able to go?
Bob: Yes. I am trying to find a suitable card for her but there are only two cards in the
100 year old section. I don't like either of them.
Lucy: I would suggest that you find a card that is beautiful to look at but left blank inside
for your own message to be added.
Bob: That's a very helpful suggestion. Thanks.
Lucy: Also they sell adhesive numbers that you can put on the card if you wish.
Bob: I'll do that. Can you suggest a suitable present for me to take?
Lucy: When you reach such a great age it is difficult to find something that she needs.
Bob: She is a little deaf but her eyesight is good. When I visit her she always complains
of cold feet.
Lucy: Well what about a pair of lovely warm socks?
For the first ESL birthday conversation activity you need to read and understand the
following conversation. You then need to decide which option (A-D) in each question is
the best one to fill in each of the blanks that have been left in the conversation. When
you have finished you can use the get score button to see how many you got correct.
Situation: Bob enters a greetings card shop.
Bob: Could you show me where I can find cards for a specific age group?
Assistant: Certainly, they are over here.
Bob: I'm looking for a card __________[1]_________.
Assistant: They are not often needed. Unfortunately we __________[2]_________.
Bob: I don't think either card is suitable I would like a _________[3]_________.
Assistant: Maybe if you look in this section you will find a pretty card.
Bob: They are not showing the number 100 on the front.
Assistant: No but they are left blank inside and you can _________[4]__________.
Bob: That's a good suggestion.
Assistant: If you want to put numbers on the card, _________[5]_________ that stick on
easily and make it really special.
Bob: Thank you. That will be just fine. How much do I owe you?
Assistant: That will be £2.50. I hope they like your choice of card.
ESL Birthday Conversation
birthday conversation given above.
A) For a lady who is 100.

B) For a cat who is 100.
C) With roses on it.
D) To say 'Thank you'.
A) Don't have any cards for 100.

B) Cannot get more cards until next week.
C) Only have two cards for you to choose.
D) Sold all the 100 cards last week.
A) Card showing animals.

B) Card with flowers on it.
C) Card showing a sea-scape.
D) Card of a picture by a well-known artist.
A) Add a photo.
B) Design a pattern.
C) Draw a picture.
D) Add your own message.
A) I can sell you some numbers.

B) I can sell you some stamps.
C) I can sell you some feathers.
D) I can sell you some letters.
QUESTIONS:
Describe the best birthday party you have ever been too?
What sort of presents do you normally take to birthday parties?
Do you think it is important to celebrate your birthday every year?
What sort of food is there at birthday parties?
Do you know anybody with the same birthday as you?
9. ESL Hotel Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Jane and Tui arrive at their hotel in London.
Jane: Hello, I've booked two single rooms. My surname is Major.

Receptionist: Welcome to the Holiday Inn, Oxford Street. Please sign the register.
Jane: I've stayed here before so I know that your hotel is very comfortable and
convenient for visiting the stores in Oxford Street.
Receptionist: Here are your room cards. When you insert them into the slot on your
room door, the light will change from red to green. When the green light is on, your
room is unlocked.
Tui: Shall we take the lift?
Jane: Yes, it is a long climb up to the eighth floor.
Tui: Here we are. Room 820.
Jane: I'm next door. Room 822.
Tui: When I've unpacked, I'll knock on your door and we can decide where we want to
go.
Jane: Okay.
Jane: Come in Tui. I could see you were at the door through my security peep hole.
Tui: My room is very luxurious. I have a bath and overhead shower, a television, a fridge
and tea making facilities.
Jane: Yes I'm very happy with my room. It is very clean. There are lots of information
leaflets about places to visit in the folder on the dressing table.
Tui: I'll put the kettle on for a cup of tea, and then we can go out and enjoy the sights of
London.
For this ESL hotel conversation task you need to read the following conversation and
decide which option (A-D) from each question should be used to fill in the blanks that
have been left. When you have finished you can see the correct answers by using the
get score button.
Situation: Jane talks to the hotel receptionist.
Jane: Hello. Can you help me? __________[1]__________.

Receptionist: Certainly, I'll try.
Jane: I'm Jane Major and my room number is 822.
Receptionist: Yes I remember you checking in just a short time ago.
Jane: _________[2]__________, however it overlooks Oxford Street.
Receptionist: Yes a lot of our rooms overlook the street.
Jane: Even with the double-glazed windows closed, _________[3]_________.
Receptionist: The traffic is non-stop day and night unfortunately.
Jane: Would it be possible to have a room in a quieter location?
Receptionist: All the rooms at the back of the building are fully occupied but
_________[4]_________.
Jane: That will be better. I should be able to _________[5]_________. Thankyou.
ESL Hotel Conversation
Hotel conversation given above.
A) I don't have a problem

B) I have a problem
C) I want to go home
D) I cannot get into my room
A) My room is very well appointed

B) My room is dirty
C) The bedside lamp is not working
D) I have a wonderful view
A) It is very quiet
B) It is extremely cold
C) It is far too hot
D) It is very noisy
A) I have a room at the back

B) I have a room along the side of the building
C) There is a room in the basement
D) All the rooms are taken
A) Watch the traffic

B) Sit on the balcony
C) Get a good night's sleep
D) Wake up very early
QUESTIONS:
How many times have you stayed in a hotel?
Do you like staying in a hotel? Why?
What do you not like when you stay in a hotel?
Do you think that people who work in a hotel have a good job?
Is it better for people to stay in cheap or expensive hotels?
10. ESL Cities Conversation
Conversation 1
Situation: Jane and Bob talk about the high living cost in London.
Bob: Hi, Jane. You look upset. What’s wrong?

Jane: Well, I just had an argument with my landlord this morning.
Bob: About what? The rent?
Jane: Yes. He told me that the rent will increase by 10 percent. I tried to haggle him
down but failed.
Bob: You live in Hyde Park Corner, right? I read it’s the most expensive place to live in
London because it’s close to Central London.
Jane: I know. I just didn’t expect the landlord to increase the rent that quick. I think I’ll
move next year.
Bob: To where?
Jane: I don’t know. Some place near the tube station for sure. I hate traffic jams.
Bob: No one like them. But London is one big traffic jam, especially central London. I
prefer riding my bicycle than taking a bus.
Jane: The tube is the best. Mind the pollution, Bob. Do your put on a mask when
cycling?
Bob: Sometimes. I can’t afford the tube, to be honest.
Jane: I think you should manage your income more wisely. Like cutting expenses on
luxuries such as dining out and take-away. You do that a lot.
Bob: You know I can’t cook. Do you know where I can find cheap meals?
Jane: Some food is occasionally offered at bargain prices, just find the best place.
Bob: Really? I don’t really like foreign food…. London is indeed expensive, especially for
students like us, isn’t?
Jane: I can’t wait to graduate and get a high paying job.
Bob: Do you still want to live in London after you graduate?
Jane: I don’t really like living in a big city, but it’s easier to get a job in a big city like
London.
The first ESL cities conversation exercise is one where you need to fill in the blanks in
the following conversation with the best option (A-D) in each question. You can use the
get score button to see how well you did once you have answered each question.
Situation: Jack and Andrew talk about London versus New York City.
Andrew: Will you go back to the US after you graduate?

Jack: I don’t know yet. I want to pursue an academic career and there are many more
universities here in London than in New York.
Andrew: Really?
Jack: And more museums! You know I like visiting museums on the weekend.
Andrew: London is also __________(1)__________ with the bike sharing system.
Jack: That’s right.
Andrew: Isn’t there something that you like from New York?
Jack: Um…, I like the seaside beach. The public transport is also cheaper than in London.
The society is also more diverse.
Andrew: What about __________(2)__________?
Jack: Well, I’ve read somewhere that New York has a higher average salary but the
quality of living ranks below London. That means London is better in terms of
__________(3)__________.
Andrew: I think that’s because London has more universities and
__________(4)__________.
Jack: Yeah, but __________(5)__________ is more expensive.
Andrew: You know what I like most from London? The green space! This city has 8 royal
parks and about 8 million trees! I’m proud to be a Londoner!
ESL Cities Conversation
cities conversation given above.
A) full of cyclists
B) full of bikes
C) more car friendly
D) more cyclist friendly
A) New York rank

B) London rank
C) the quality of living
D) the quality of salary
A) New York
B) the rank
C) big city
D) education and healthcare
A) affordable public health care

B) access to sport centers
C) department stores
D) highways
A) city living
B) living in London
C) living in the New York
D) living in big cities
QUESTIONS:
Do you like to visit cities for holidays?
What is the worst part of living in a city?
What are the differences between big and small cities?
Do you like living in a city?
Should more or less people live in cities?

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ESL Banking Conversations

Teller: Next please?

Exercise 1 - Fill in the blanks

Situation: Andrew wants to withdraw some money from his account.

Teller: Good morning. How can I help?

1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

2) Which option is the best to fill in the second blank?

A) I cannot use the ATM.

3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?

A) Is the cash machine not working?

4) Which option is the best to fill in the fourth blank?

A) You will have to come back tomorrow.

A) Can I have your credit card?

Patrick: What do you guys in England do at Halloween?

Andrew: What costume are you going to wear to the party?

1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

A) It should be a bright costume

2) Which option is the best to fill in the second blank?

3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?

A) I think I will go as a zombie

A) You will need decorations to make

5) Which option is the best to fill in the fifth blank?

A) I thought they were cute when I was small

Lucy: Have you read about this court case?

1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

A) robbery that happened last week

2) Which option is the best to fill in the second blank?

3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?

A) witnesses to present and evidence

4) Which option is the best to fill in the fourth blank?

A) I think the judge will

5) Which option is the best to fill in the fifth blank?

A) have fines for people

Situation: Bob and Andrew talk about family gatherings on Christmas.

Bob: What’s your plan for the Christmas holidays?

1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

A) attend a family gathering

2) Which option is the best to fill in the second blank?

A) put up a Christmas tree

3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?

A) to make Christmas ornaments

4) Which option is the best to fill in the fourth blank?

A) playing nativity scene

5) Which option is the best to fill in the fifth blank?

A) the best Christmas present

1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

2) Which option is the best to fill in the second blank?

A) all university teachers

3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?

A) pay tuition fees

4) Which option is the best to fill in the fourth blank?

A) student living cost

Jane: Do you want to go the beach this weekend?

Tui: Are you going to tan your skin?

1) Which option is the best to fill in the first blank?

A) a towel and umbrella

3) Which option is the best to fill in the third blank?

A) collecting beach pebbles

Jane: Hello. Can you help me? [1].