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I've got a dog.Kids · 5 linesFreeMy pet

Hi, my name's Lucy.A1 · 4 linesFreeIntroducing yourself

Could I have a glass of water, please?A2 · 4 linesFreeOrdering in a café

Excuse me, has the flight to Rome been delayed?B1 · 6 linesFreeA delayed flight

I know we agreed on Friday for the report.B2 · 6 linesFreeNegotiating a deadline

Right, shall we make a start?C1 · 6 linesFreeChairing a meeting

It's worth stressing that these figures are provisional.C2 · 6 linesFreeHedging a forecast

Hi, I'd like to book the ghost walk, please.B1 · 6 linesFreeBooking a ghost walk

Hi! Are you new here?A1 · 6 linesFreeWhere are you from?

I was so embarrassed yesterday!A2 · 6 linesFreeI was so embarrassed!

Guess what? We made it to the finals!B1 · 6 linesFreeWe're in the finals!

My roommate and I had a big argument last week.B2 · 6 linesFreeMaking up with a roommate

The best teacher I ever had almost never gave us answers.C1 · 6 linesFreeThe teacher who never gave answers

So, what did everyone make of the narrator this month?C2 · 6 linesFreeHosting a book club discussion

Your textShadow your own textPaste a dialogue from your coursebook — each sentence becomes a line to practice.

Kids

I've got a dog.Kids · 5 linesFreeMy pet

I get up at seven.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy school day

This is my best friend.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy best friend

This is my bedroom.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy bedroom

Look at the lion!Kids · 5 linesPremiumAt the zoo

I like pizza.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy favorite food

It's raining today.Kids · 5 linesPremiumA rainy day

It's my birthday today!Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy birthday party

I've got lots of toys.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy toy box

We're on the farm.Kids · 5 linesPremiumOn the farm

It's cold today.Kids · 5 linesPremiumGetting dressed

We're at the beach!Kids · 5 linesPremiumAt the beach

This is my family.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy family

I'm in the garden.Kids · 5 linesPremiumIn the garden

It's snowing!Kids · 5 linesPremiumA snowy day

I can swim!Kids · 5 linesPremiumI can swim

This is my teddy bear.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy teddy bear

Let's make a fruit salad!Kids · 5 linesPremiumFruit salad

It's eight o'clock.Kids · 5 linesPremiumTime for bed

My favourite colour is green.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy favorite color

I'm an astronaut!Kids · 5 linesPremiumUp in space

This is my monster.Kids · 5 linesPremiumMy funny monster

It's Halloween night!Kids · 5 linesPremiumHalloween night

What are you dressed as?Kids · 5 linesPremiumWhat are you dressed as?

Everyday conversations

Hi, my name's Lucy.A1 · 4 linesFreeIntroducing yourself

Could I have a glass of water, please?A2 · 4 linesFreeOrdering in a café

Are you doing anything on Saturday?A2 · 5 linesPremiumMaking plans

Excuse me, where's the milk?A1 · 6 linesPremiumAt the supermarket

I get up at seven o'clock.A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy morning routine

This is a photo of my family.A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy family photo

I live in a small town.A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy hometown

Can I help you?A1 · 6 linesPremiumAt the clothes shop

A table for two, please.A1 · 6 linesPremiumAt a restaurant

I've got a new flat!A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy new flat

What do you do in your free time?A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy free time

Where are my keys?A1 · 6 linesPremiumI can't find my keys

My favourite day is Saturday.A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy favorite day

Shall we have a picnic this weekend?A2 · 6 linesPremiumPlanning a picnic

I share a flat with my friend Jess.A2 · 5 linesPremiumMy flatmate

Could we have the bill, please?A2 · 6 linesPremiumPaying the bill

Do you know any good places to eat around here?B1 · 5 linesPremiumRecommending a restaurant

So, I've been offered the job in Singapore.C2 · 6 linesPremiumA job offer abroad

What's the weather like today?A1 · 5 linesPremiumWhat's the weather like?

Let's carve the pumpkin together.A2 · 6 linesPremiumCarving our pumpkin

So, what's your new neighborhood like?A2 · 6 linesPremiumWhat's your area like?

Do you cook in the evenings?A2 · 6 linesPremiumI hardly ever cook

What do you usually have for breakfast?A2 · 6 linesPremiumBreakfast in Turkey and Japan

Did you see that headline about coffee and living longer?C1 · 6 linesPremiumTaking a headline with a grain of salt

Travel

Hi, I've got a booking for two nights.A2 · 5 linesPremiumChecking in at a hotel

Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the station?B1 · 5 linesPremiumAsking for directions

A ticket to Manchester, please.A1 · 6 linesPremiumBuying a train ticket

Excuse me, does this bus go to the city centre?A1 · 5 linesPremiumAt the bus stop

Oh no, I've just missed my train!A2 · 6 linesPremiumMissing the train

Hi, can I hire a bike for the day?A2 · 6 linesPremiumHiring a bike

Can I see your passport, please?A2 · 6 linesPremiumAt the airport

Excuse me, has the flight to Rome been delayed?B1 · 6 linesFreeA delayed flight

Sorry, is it true all the trains have been cancelled?B2 · 6 linesPremiumStranded at the station

We decided to skip the usual tourist spots this time.C1 · 6 linesPremiumOff the beaten track

There's something slightly absurd about queuing for an hour to photograph a sunset.C2 · 6 linesPremiumWhen tourism goes too far

Hi, I'd like to book the ghost walk, please.B1 · 6 linesFreeBooking a ghost walk

Work

Thanks for inviting me in today.B1 · 5 linesPremiumA job interview

Can I just come in here for a second?B2 · 5 linesPremiumSpeaking up in a meeting

I'm a nurse.A1 · 5 linesPremiumMy job

Hi, it's Mark. I'm afraid I'm not well today.A2 · 5 linesPremiumCalling in sick

Have you met the new guy in the office?A2 · 5 linesPremiumA new colleague

Have you got a minute?B1 · 6 linesPremiumAsking for a day off

I'm really sorry, but I've made a mistake.B1 · 5 linesPremiumExplaining a mistake

Hi, you must be Rachel. Welcome to the team!B1 · 5 linesPremiumWelcoming a new colleague

I know we agreed on Friday for the report.B2 · 6 linesFreeNegotiating a deadline

I just wanted to say your presentation was really strong.B2 · 6 linesPremiumGiving feedback

I'm afraid I've got some disappointing news.B2 · 6 linesPremiumSharing bad news

Right, shall we make a start?C1 · 6 linesFreeChairing a meeting

I completely understand your hesitation.C1 · 6 linesPremiumWinning over a skeptical client

I wanted to have a quick word about the project.C1 · 6 linesPremiumDelivering tricky feedback

Overall, it's been a really strong year for you.C1 · 6 linesPremiumA performance review

OK, I can see you both feel strongly about this.C1 · 6 linesPremiumMediating a disagreement

There's no easy way to say this, so I'll be direct.C2 · 6 linesPremiumBreaking difficult news

Right, let's get the ball rolling.C2 · 6 linesPremiumLeading a brainstorm

I appreciate that not everyone's happy with this decision.C2 · 6 linesPremiumDefending a decision

Before you go in, can I give you one piece of advice?C1 · 6 linesPremiumAdvice before a negotiation

Opinions & discussion

In my opinion, homework is useful.B1 · 4 linesPremiumGiving an opinion

That's a fair point, but I'd look at it slightly differently.C1 · 5 linesPremiumDisagreeing politely

Have you seen any good films lately?A2 · 6 linesPremiumRecommending a film

I've just finished a brilliant book.B1 · 5 linesPremiumA gripping book

Do you think young kids should have smartphones?B1 · 5 linesPremiumShould kids have phones?

I've been trying to eat more healthily.B1 · 5 linesPremiumHealthy habits

I think social media gets a lot of unfair criticism.B2 · 5 linesPremiumSocial media: good or bad?

Tourism brings a lot of money into local areas.B2 · 5 linesPremiumTourism and the environment

Do you think online courses are as good as classroom ones?B2 · 5 linesPremiumOnline or in person?

I grew up in the countryside, but I've lived in London for ten years.B2 · 6 linesPremiumCity or countryside?

I've been reading a lot about the four-day working week.C1 · 6 linesPremiumThe four-day week

There's a lot of anxiety about AI taking people's jobs.C1 · 5 linesPremiumAI in the workplace

What I find strange is how much we care about celebrities.C1 · 5 linesPremiumThe cult of celebrity

It's so tempting to buy a T-shirt for a few pounds.C1 · 6 linesPremiumThe problem with fast fashion

You know, I think you might actually be right about that.C2 · 6 linesPremiumConceding a point gracefully

I'd just like to push back on that slightly.C2 · 6 linesPremiumChallenging an assumption

It's tempting to think things were better in the old days.C2 · 6 linesPremiumNostalgia and change

People often say, 'If you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear.'C2 · 6 linesPremiumPrivacy in the digital age

We like to believe that success comes down to hard work.C2 · 6 linesPremiumIs success really earned?

Have you seen the horror film everyone's talking about?B2 · 6 linesPremiumRecommending a horror film

Why don't we take the train instead of flying?B1 · 6 linesPremiumGoing by train instead

Our company just started removing names from résumés.B2 · 6 linesPremiumRemoving names from résumés

I'm all for freedom of speech, don't get me wrong.B2 · 6 linesPremiumWhere does free speech end?

Ideally, healthcare would be free at the point of service.C1 · 6 linesPremiumWho pays for free healthcare?

Every few years, a gallery shows something that baffles everyone.C2 · 6 linesPremiumBut is it art?

Storytelling

You'll never guess what happened to me last week.B2 · 5 linesPremiumA funny thing happened…

What did you do last weekend?A2 · 5 linesPremiumLast weekend

Last summer, we went to Cornwall.A2 · 5 linesPremiumA holiday by the sea

My first job was in a café.A2 · 5 linesPremiumMy first job

I was walking home from work last night.B1 · 6 linesPremiumA lucky escape

It was one of those days.B1 · 5 linesPremiumA day that went wrong

On my first day in Tokyo, I got completely lost.B1 · 6 linesPremiumLost in a new city

We'd been hiking for about three hours when the weather turned.B2 · 6 linesPremiumA near miss on holiday

We'd booked the hotel months in advance.B2 · 6 linesPremiumThe worst holiday ever

So there I was, standing at the check-in desk.C1 · 6 linesPremiumA travel mishap

The evening started off perfectly well.C1 · 6 linesPremiumAn awkward dinner party

When I started my first job, I was terrified of making mistakes.C1 · 6 linesPremiumThe best advice ever

I'll never forget the night the power went out mid-flight.C2 · 6 linesPremiumA close call

It started, as these things often do, with a misunderstanding.C2 · 6 linesPremiumA comedy of errors

My first flat was, to put it kindly, a bit of a dump.C2 · 6 linesPremiumMy first flat

I was home alone, reading in bed, when I heard it.B2 · 6 linesPremiumA noise in the attic

I was so embarrassed yesterday!A2 · 6 linesFreeI was so embarrassed!

You'll never believe who I ran into in Rome.B1 · 6 linesPremiumWhat are the chances?

Did you hear about the floods back home?B1 · 6 linesPremiumFloods in my hometown

My roommate and I had a big argument last week.B2 · 6 linesFreeMaking up with a roommate

Social media puts a lot of pressure on teens to look perfect.B2 · 6 linesPremiumFilters and self-esteem

The best teacher I ever had almost never gave us answers.C1 · 6 linesFreeThe teacher who never gave answers

Social English

Hi, Emma! It's Sarah.A1 · 6 linesPremiumCalling a friend

Hi, I'm Jack. I live next door.A1 · 5 linesPremiumMeeting a neighbor

Happy birthday, Kate!A1 · 6 linesPremiumHappy birthday!

We're having a barbecue on Sunday.A2 · 6 linesPremiumA barbecue invitation

Hi, is this the photography club?A2 · 6 linesPremiumJoining a club

You look a bit stressed. What's up?B1 · 6 linesPremiumGiving advice to a friend

So, this is the old part of town.B1 · 5 linesPremiumShowing a friend around

It's Ben's fortieth birthday next month.B1 · 5 linesPremiumPlanning a surprise party

Oh my goodness, it's been ages!B1 · 6 linesPremiumCatching up with a friend

Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm Laura.B2 · 6 linesPremiumNetworking at an event

Busy today, isn't it?B2 · 6 linesPremiumSmall talk with a stranger

So, I've got some news. I'm leaving teaching.B2 · 6 linesPremiumChanging careers

Listen, I owe you an apology.B2 · 5 linesPremiumApologizing to a friend

Thanks so much for thinking of me.C1 · 6 linesPremiumTurning down an invitation

I'm so sorry. That must have been awful.C1 · 6 linesPremiumComforting a friend

If I could just have everyone's attention for a moment.C2 · 6 linesPremiumRaising a toast

Look, I know it feels like the end of the world right now.C2 · 6 linesPremiumTalking someone round

Trick or treat!A2 · 5 linesPremiumTrick or treat at the door

I love your costume!A1 · 6 linesPremiumI love your costume!

If I could have everyone's attention for just a moment.C2 · 6 linesPremiumA toast at a Halloween dinner

Hi! Are you new here?A1 · 6 linesFreeWhere are you from?

Are you OK? You look tired.A1 · 6 linesPremiumYou look tired

Who's that in the photo?A2 · 6 linesPremiumHow we met

So, what do you do for fun after work?B1 · 6 linesPremiumOur board game club

Guess what? We made it to the finals!B1 · 6 linesFreeWe're in the finals!

So, what did everyone make of the narrator this month?C2 · 6 linesFreeHosting a book club discussion

Services & problems

Hello, what's the problem?A1 · 5 linesPremiumAt the doctor's

Hello, I'd like to order a pizza, please.A1 · 6 linesPremiumOrdering a pizza

Hello. I'd like to send this parcel to Spain.A1 · 6 linesPremiumAt the post office

Hello, I'd like to book a table for Friday, please.A2 · 6 linesPremiumBooking a table

Hi, I bought this shirt last week.A2 · 5 linesPremiumTaking something back

Hi, have you got anything for a cold?A2 · 5 linesPremiumAt the pharmacy

Excuse me, there's a problem with my room.A2 · 5 linesPremiumA problem with my room

Hi, I'd like a haircut, please.A2 · 6 linesPremiumAt the hairdresser's

Hi, I'd like to join the gym.A2 · 5 linesPremiumJoining a gym

Hi, sorry to bother you.B1 · 6 linesPremiumComplaining about noise

Hi, I ordered some headphones online a week ago.B1 · 6 linesPremiumA missing parcel

Hello, I think my car's broken down.B1 · 6 linesPremiumCar trouble

Hi, I'd like to open a bank account.B1 · 6 linesPremiumOpening a bank account

I'm really sorry to hear that.B2 · 6 linesPremiumHandling a complaint

I'm calling about a coat I ordered last month.B2 · 5 linesPremiumAsking for a refund

So, how long is the contract?B2 · 6 linesPremiumViewing a flat

I've been in touch three times about this already.C1 · 6 linesPremiumEscalating a complaint

I'd like to make a claim on my home insurance.C1 · 6 linesPremiumMaking an insurance claim

I'm here on behalf of the residents of our street.C2 · 6 linesPremiumTaking on the council

I hate to be a nuisance, and the service has been lovely.C2 · 6 linesPremiumComplaining with finesse

Presentations

Good morning, everyone.B1 · 6 linesPremiumIntroducing your topic

If you look at this chart, you'll see a clear trend.B2 · 5 linesPremiumPresenting results

Let me walk you through how the new system works.B2 · 6 linesPremiumWalking through a process

So, just to sum up.B2 · 6 linesPremiumWrapping up a talk

Imagine never having to queue at a supermarket again.C1 · 6 linesPremiumPitching an idea

That's a really good question, thank you.C1 · 6 linesPremiumHandling tricky questions

Good morning, and thank you all for being here.C1 · 6 linesPremiumOpening a keynote

It's worth stressing that these figures are provisional.C2 · 6 linesFreeHedging a forecast

So, where does that leave us?C2 · 6 linesPremiumClosing with impact

I can see why you'd put it that way.C2 · 6 linesPremiumFielding hostile questions

Good evening, everyone, and welcome to Hollowmere Hall.C1 · 6 linesPremiumWelcome to Hollowmere Hall

Good evening, everyone, and thanks for coming out tonight.B2 · 6 linesPremiumOpening a talk on prevention

I know the city's budget is under enormous pressure this year.C1 · 6 linesPremiumSaving the local theater

Let me begin with a phrase you've probably heard before.C2 · 6 linesPremiumAbsence of evidence