Introduction to Intermediate English Dialogues
Welcome to Abid Fakir blog. This blog designed to help you expand your knowledge of American English. My goal is to help you speak and write more fluently.
Let's face it, English can be difficult to master, even for the best students. In
this book, you'll find dialogues that are ideal for intermediate-level students.
The best way to learn new vocabulary is in context.
To get the most bang for your buck, be sure to do the following:
− Review frequently.
− Try to use some of the phrases and expressions in real life.
− Don't be nervous about making mistakes. That's how you'll get
better at English!
− Consider studying with a friend so you can help each other stay
motivated.
− Use a notebook and write down new words, idioms, expressions, etc. that you run across. Review frequently so that
they stay fresh in your mind.
− Be sure to answer the questions at the end of each dialogue. I recommend trying to do this from memory. No peeking!
− I recommend doing one dialogue a day. This will be more beneficial than finishing the entire book in a week or two.
Good luck and I wish you well on your journey to becoming more proficient with American English.
Running Late
Abid wants to let Amir know that he is running late.
Abid: Sid. Hi. So sorry but I'm running late and can't meet you for dinner at 6:30.
Amir: Oh, okay. You're late once in a blue moon! I don't mind. What time do you think you'll get here?
Abid: By 7:00 at the latest, I think. There was a car crash ahead of me on
the highway.
Amir: Oh no! Is it cleared?
Abid: It will be soon. It looks like the police are finishing up now and traffic is moving slowly. Hopefully, we'll be rolling soon.
Amir: Sure. See you when you get here. No rush. I'll just have a glass of wine to kill time. It isn't terrible, to say the least.
Abid: Can't complain about that, right? Thanks for understanding. I appreciate it. Oh, and it's my treat so order a bottle, okay?
Vocabulary
Running late: Being behind schedule.
Once in a blue moon: Not often.
Car crash: Accident.
Rolling soon: Will start moving shortly.
No rush: Don't hurry.
Kill time: Do something to fill time.
Order a bottle: Get a bottle of wine, instead of just a glass at a restaurant.
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.
1. Hey Ted, I'm sorry but I'm _____.
2. I'd love to see the report but it's _____. I can wait.
3. I only smoke _____.
4. There's a _____ on Whyte Ave. Let's find a different route.
5. I usually watch Netflix when I have to _____.
6. Let's _____ for the whole table.
7. Get ready! We'll be _____ on all these new contracts.
Answers
1. running late
2. no rush
3. once in a blue moon
4. car crash
5. kill time
6. order a bottle
7. rolling soon
The Ice Cream Shop
Mithilesh and Abid are deciding what kind of ice cream to get.
Mithilesh: There are so many choices here! I'm like a kid in a candy shop.
Abid: They don't call it 99 scoops for nothing! What's your fancy?
Mithilesh: I know it's boring but I usually go for the same thing every time. I get a double: cookies & cream and rainbow sherbet.
Abid: Those are classics for sure! Can't go wrong with them. Sticking with what you love. Not a bad strategy at all.
Mithilesh: What do you like?
Todd: I like to mix it up and get something different every time. I think I'll go for the salted caramel. I'm sure I'll have some regret when I see the ones you got though!
Vocabulary
Like a kid in a candy shop: Feeling very happy! Lots of good things to choose from.
Scoops: Refers to ice cream balls.
What's your fancy?: A kind of old fashioned way to ask, “What do you
like/want?”
A double: 2 scoops of ice cream.
Classics: The usual things. Not new and trendy.
Sticking with: Not choosing something new; going with the familiar.
Mix it up: Change something; choose a new thing
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.
1. All these new cars? I'm _____.
2. Why don't we _____ and get Chinese tonight?
3. I prefer _____ to new releases.
4. How many _____ are you going to get?
5. What do you think about _____ this contractor for next year?
6. _____. I'm thinking of going with pepperoni and mushroom.
7. I'd like _____ please: chocolate and French vanilla.
Answers
1. like a kid in a candy shop
2. mix it up
3. classics
4. scoops
5. sticking with
6. What's your fancy?
7. a double
Sit Tight
Ravi and Suman are talking about when to leave to get the train.
Ravi: Hey, let's get moving! Time is money.
Suman: Sit tight. I need to grab a few things before we go.
Ravi: Come on. We have to get to the train station on time. I hate always being the bad guy about stuff like this.
Suman: Well, to be fair, you've been as clear as mud about what time we needed to leave. Traffic won't be as bad as you think.
Ravi: There are always traffic jams at this time. Let's get a move on.
Suman: Okay, I'll be ready in the blink of an eye. Stop bugging me!
Vocabulary
Sit tight: Wait patiently and don't take any action right now.
Clear as mud: Confusing or not easy to understand.
Time is money: To try to get someone to work faster or more efficiently.
Traffic jams: When cars aren't moving quickly because it's busy.
Get a move on: Hurry up.
Bad guy: Someone who always has bad news/enforces a rule.
In the blink of an eye: In a short amount of time.
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.
1. If you leave after 8 am, there will be lots of _____.
2. Let's _____. I don't want to be late for school.
3. I try to always remember that _____.
4. I had a terrible teacher in high school. His explanations were as _____.
5. _____ while I check and see what time the movie starts.
6. I hate to be the _____ but you need to get it together or you're going to
get fired.
7. Don't miss the eclipse. It'll happen _____.
Answers
1. traffic jams
2. get a move on
3. time is money
4. clear as mud
5. Sit tight
6. bad guy
7. in the blink of an eye
House Hunting
Abdul and Priya are talking about buying a new place.
Abdul: What are you up to this weekend?
Priya: I'm going house hunting.
Abdul: How exciting! It's almost impossible to save up a down payment
with how expensive rent is in this town.
Abdul: No kidding. I'll never be able to pay off my mortgage. I barely scraped together enough for a 10% down payment.
Priya: Well, let me know if you need help moving.
Vocabulary
This weekend: Saturday and Sunday coming up.
House hunting: Looking for a house to buy or rent, usually buying.
Down payment: A large amount of money required up-front for purchasing a house.
This town: The city you're currently in.
No kidding: You're not joking.
Pay off my mortgage: Finish paying off a bank loan for a house.
Help moving: Help to move from an old home to a new one.
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct word or phrase.
1. Let me know if you need _____. I have a truck.
2. I'm planning on going to the hockey game _____.
3. It's very difficult to buy a house in _____ as they're very expensive.
4. _____. That's amazing news.
5. The _____ will need to be at least 10% of the listing price.
6. Oh, you're going _____? What areas are you looking at?
7. I plan to _____ in 10 years.
Answers
1. help moving
2. this weekend
3. this town
4. no kidding
5. down payment
6. house hunting
7. pay off my mortgage
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