English conversation for beginners
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A Chat on the Bus
Daniel
Sam
Hi Sam! How are you today?
Hey Daniel! I'm good, thanks. How are you?
Daniel
Sam
I'm very well. Is this seat free?
Yes, it is. Please, sit down.
Daniel
Sam
Thanks. The bus is quiet today.
It is quiet. I like it when it is not full.
Daniel
Sam
Where are you going now?
I am going to the library. I need a new book.
Daniel
Sam
That is nice. What kind of books do you like?
I like history books. They are very interesting.
Daniel
Sam
History is great. I prefer story books.
Stories are fun too. Do you have a favorite one?
Daniel
Sam
I like adventure stories. They are so exciting.
Adventure stories are exciting. I read one last month.
Daniel
Sam
Is the library far from here?
No, it is not far. Just three stops away.
Daniel
Sam
That is close. I sometimes go there on weekends.
Really? Maybe we can go together one day.
Daniel
Sam
That sounds like a good plan. I would like that.
Great. Do you work or study near here?
Daniel
Sam
I work in a small office. It is in the city center.
I see. I am a student at the college near the park.
Daniel
Sam
That is a good college. What do you study?
I study English literature. I love reading famous writers.
Daniel
Sam
That is wonderful. You must know many great stories.
I try. Look, the bus is stopping. Is this your stop?
Daniel
Sam
Not yet. I get off after the next bridge.
Oh, I get off at the same stop. That is funny.
Daniel
Sam
What a nice surprise. We can walk a little together.
Yes, we can. The weather is sunny and warm today.
Daniel
Sam
It is a beautiful day for a short walk. I am ready to get off.
Me too. Please, you can go first.
Daniel
Sam
Thank you. It was really nice talking to you, Sam.
It was nice talking to you too, Daniel. I enjoyed our chat.
Daniel
Sam
Have a lovely afternoon. See you around.
You too, Daniel. Take care and goodbye.
Vocabulary from the conversation
seat
a place to sit
quiet
making little or no noise
library
a building with books to read or borrow
history
the study of past events
adventure
an exciting or unusual experience
stops
places where a bus picks up or drops off people
plan
an idea for doing something in the future
office
a room or building for work
college
a place for higher education
literature
written works, especially those with artistic value
bridge
a structure built over a river or road
weather
the state of the air outside, like sun or rain
walk
to move on foot at a slow pace
chat
a friendly and informal talk
afternoon
the time from noon to evening
Phrases from the conversation
How are you today?
How are you this day?
I'm good, thanks.
I am well, thank you.
Is this seat free?
Can I sit here?
Please, sit down.
Please take a seat.
What kind of books do you like?
What type of books do you enjoy?
They are very interesting.
They capture your attention.
Do you have a favorite one?
Do you have one you like best?
It is not far.
It is close.
That sounds like a good plan.
That is a nice idea.
I see.
I understand.
What a nice surprise.
A pleasant unexpected thing.
The weather is sunny and warm.
It is bright and comfortably hot.
It was really nice talking to you.
I enjoyed our conversation.
I enjoyed our chat.
I liked our talk.
Have a lovely afternoon.
Enjoy the rest of your day.