Humanities Languages Reading Comprehension Dialogues Share Flipboard Email Print Compassionate Eye Foundation/Martin Barraud/ Taxi/ Getty Images Languages English as a Second Language Reading Comprehension Basics Pronunciation & Conversation Vocabulary Writing Skills Grammar Business English Resources for Teachers Spanish French German Italian Japanese Mandarin English Grammar by Kenneth Beare Updated March 17, 2017 These reading comprehension / dialogues provide an opportunity for both reading and speaking practice. Each dialogue is also followed by a multiple choice quiz for comprehension practice. Each dialogue is listed under the appropriate level with a short introduction regarding target areas for speaking practice. Teachers can check out the ideas on how to use dialogues in class and print them out for use. Beginner - Lower IntermediateGetting a Driver's License - Filling out a form.The City and the Country - Comparative form, as ... asInterview with a Famous Actor - Daily routines, present simpleWhat's in Your Office? - Use of there is / there are, prepositions and office furniture vocabularyWhat Were You Doing? - Use of the past continuous in combination with the past simpleThe Oregon Weather Forecast - Use of the future with will for predictions, weather vocabularyA Business Presentation - Use of the present perfectA Business Traveler - Speaking about likes and dislikes with like, enjoyAn Interview - Superlative FormsIntroductions - Basic questions used when meeting someone for the first time.Filling in a Form - Basic personal information questions (name, address, etc.)The Meeting - Schedules, future plans.A New Office - This, that, some and any with objects.Cooking - Daily routines and hobbies. A Great Workout - Abilities with 'can', making suggestions.A Busy Day - Plans for the day, responsibilities with 'have to'.Today's Special - Ordering food in a restaurant.Planning a Party - Future with 'will' and 'going to'IntermediateTelephoning in EnglishTelephoning English - Making a Doctor's AppointmentTelephoning English - Leaving a MessageTelephoning English - Making a Reservation for DinnerTelephoning English - Telephoning School for your ChildTelephoning English - Asking a Question about a Bill Business EnglishSocial Media Marketing - Advanced level role play and reading Business Jargon - Advanced level Deliveries and Suppliers Taking a Message Placing an OrderPutting Someone ThroughDirections to a Meeting How to Use an ATMFunds Transfer Sales TerminologyLooking for a BookkeeperHardware DeductionsWebVisions Conference Tomorrow's Meeting Discussing IdeasHappy ShareholdersEnglish for Medical Purposes Dialogues Making an Appointment with the Dentist Making a Doctor's Appointment Dental Check-up - Doctor and Patient Dental Hygiene - Dental Hygienist and Patient Dental Receptionist Troubling Symptoms - Doctor and Patient Joint Pain - Doctor and Patient A Physical Examination - Doctor and Patient Pain that Comes and Goes - Doctor and Patient A Prescription - Doctor and Patient Feeling Queasy - Nurse and Patient Helping a Patient - Nurse and Patient Patient Details - Administration Staff and Patient Hooking Up My Computer - Computer related jargon, present perfect for recently completed actionsSocial Networking Sites - Computer related jargon specific to the internetThree Dialogues Focusing on the Service Industry Cleaning Staff - Vocabulary and requests dealing with cleaning rooms and taking care of guests A Drink at the Bar - Vocabulary and situations related to serving customers at a bar Taking an Order - Vocabulary and situations related to serving customers in a restaurant Speaking to a Customer Service Representative - Disputing a bill over the telephone.Work, Work, Work - Speaking about what is happening around the present moment.Weekend Sports - Speaking about abilities, making suggestions.The Summer Olympics - Vocabulary related to sports focusing specifically on vocabulary related to the Summer OlympicsAdvice for a Shy Guy - Giving and asking for advice.Too Much Work! - Contrasting past routines to present routines.Neighbors - Using the present perfect, present perfect continuous and past simple interchangeablyA Holiday in Italy - Describing a past holiday.Directions to the Museum - Giving directions. Client Problems - Discussing problems related to work.Having a Hard Time Finding a Job - Speaking about finding a job, focus on reported speechAdvancedA New Home Theater System - Audio video related jargon, perfect for students interested in technologyA Neighbor's Advice - Conditional forms, gardening.At a Flea-Market - Bargaining on a price, convincing someone.Congratulations! - Congratulating someone on success, relating exciting news.Waiting for a Friend - Advanced past and future forms (future continuous, 3rd conditional, etc.) citecite this article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Beare, Kenneth. "Reading Comprehension Dialogues." ThoughtCo, Dec. 16, 2014, thoughtco.com/reading-comprehension-dialogues-1211992. Beare, Kenneth. (2014, December 16). Reading Comprehension Dialogues. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/reading-comprehension-dialogues-1211992 Beare, Kenneth. "Reading Comprehension Dialogues." 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