7 Conversations Every English Learner Should Be Able to Have | B1–B2 English Podcast
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7 Conversations Every English Learner Should Be Able to Have | B1, B2 Podcast | Everyday English Academy
Some conversations come back again and again, no matter where you live or travel. Sarah and Mike slow things down and walk through seven of them, from small talk at a party to telling a waiter that the wrong dish arrived, so you have real words ready when the moment comes. If you have ever gone quiet because a stranger asked you a simple question, this English podcast is for you.
What do you say when someone asks how you like their city and your mind goes blank? Over these seven scenes you'll practise starting small talk with a stranger at a party, introducing yourself at a work event, asking someone to repeat more slowly, saying sorry when something came up and you have to move a dinner, ordering food your way ("chicken, with the salad dressing on the side"), and disagreeing kindly with "I see what you mean, but" and "You have a point". You'll also hear how to explain the same idea again more simply, using "in other words", when the first try doesn't work.
This episode is perfect for B1 English learners who want to handle everyday situations with more confidence, from party small talk to polite complaints, using natural spoken phrases instead of textbook sentences.
💡 Tip: When you miss a word, say "Sorry, could you say that more slowly?
⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Talk About Everyday Conversations in English 2:39 Making Small Talk with Follow-Up Questions 5:35 Saying You Did Not Understand 8:11 Making, Changing and Refusing Plans 10:42 Explaining a Problem and Asking for a Refund 15:18 Talking About Work and Disagreeing Politely 20:05 Vocabulary Review & Next Episode
📚 Vocabulary in this episode • froze: suddenly could not speak or move • awkward: uncomfortable and a little embarrassing • faulty: broken, not working correctly • refund: money given back to you • mix-up: a small confusion between two things • vague: not clear or exact • distinction: a clear difference between two things • blame: say who did something wrong • soften: make words sound kinder • picky: hard to please, very choosy • aggressive: angry and too strong • in charge of: leading it, the boss of it • deal with: handle a job or a problem • background: your past studies and jobs • complaint: when someone says something is wrong
🎯 In this episode, you can practise: • Small Talk At A Party • Introducing Yourself At Work Events • Asking Someone To Repeat Slowly • Cancelling Plans Politely • Ordering Food In A Restaurant • Complaining About A Wrong Dish • Polite Disagreement In English • English speaking practice • Daily English conversation • B1 English vocabulary
Everyday English Academy is where Sarah and Mike talk slowly and clearly about ordinary life, so English learners can build listening, speaking, vocabulary and confidence one real conversation at a time.
Get comfortable, listen at your own speed, and say the phrases out loud with us as they come up.
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