4 Future Continuous Dialogues: English Listening and Speaking (B1)
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Level: intermediate (B1)
Download the 2-page PDF for your classroom or for self-study. This is easy English listening and conversation practice for intermediate (B1) learners.
Dialogues are a great way to practice your English listening and speaking skills. This page has four short future continuous listening dialogues to help learners recognize and use natural English. You can use these dialogues in a number of ways. Here are some suggestions:
Listen and read at the same time. This helps you to understand how words are pronounced and how words link together to make phrases and sentences. This is also the easiest way to understand the dialogue.
Listen, read, and repeat. Try to mimic the speakers. You can pause the audio when you do this, but it is not necessary if you are comfortable speaking while the characters are speaking. This helps you to practice your speaking skills.
Listen and repeat without the text. Just listen and repeat what you hear. This boosts comprehension and allows you to practice your speaking skills.
Just listen and answer the comprehension questions.
Just listen. Do you understand what the speakers are saying? If not, read and listen at the same time. Explain the situation in the dialogue in your own words. You can do this orally or by writing your explanation.
Read the dialogue by yourself or with a partner. This gives you simulated English conversation practice. Make sure you know how to pronounce the words and try to speak as fluently as possible.
Are you ready? Let's practice recognizing and using the future continuous in real English conversations. Listen, speak, and learn.
4 English Dialogues: Future Continuous Listening and Speaking Practice | B1 Grammar Listening
Dialogue 1: When Can I Call You?
Comprehension
What will the second speaker be doing at 6 o'clock?
What time will he be helping his girlfriend clean up the kitchen?
How long will the two men be working on the presentation?
Transcript
Speaker 1: Hey, we should really talk about our work presentation tonight. Can I call you at 6 to discuss it?
Speaker 2: No. Sorry. 6 is too early. I'll be having dinner at that time.
Speaker 1: Okay. How about 7?
Speaker 2: That's still not good. I'll probably be helping my wife clean up the kitchen then.
Speaker 1: Okay. Um, why don't you just tell me what time is good for you?
Speaker 2: I should be free at 8. Just to let you know, I haven't done any work on the presentation.
Speaker 1: Sighs. Okay. I guess we'll be working on it all night.
Speaker 2: Yeah. Sorry. Anyway, I'll be waiting for your call at 8. Talk to you then.
Dialogue 2: Airport Pickup
Comprehension
What time will Bea be arriving tomorrow?
Which gate will Bea be exiting?
What will Bea be wearing?
Transcript
Bea: Hello?
Alice: Hi, Bea. I'm just calling to ask what time you'll be arriving at the airport tomorrow.
Bea: Hey, Alice. Um, my ticket says that the plane will be landing around 7 p.m.
Alice: Okay. Perfect. And do you know which gate you'll be exiting?
Bea: I have no clue. Sorry. You can check the arrivals screen when you get to the airport.
Alice: Okay. I'll get there early just in case. By the way, what will you be wearing?
Bea: Did you forget what I look like? Haha. Um, I think I'll be wearing a purple hoodie.
Alice: Perfect. See you tomorrow!
Dialogue 3: Weekend Adventure
Comprehension
Where will Tom be staying this weekend?
What equipment will he be bringing?
Whom will John be entertaining this weekend?
Transcript
John: Hey, Tom. Do you have any plans this weekend?
Tom: Hey, John. Yeah, a friend and I plan to go hiking in the mountains on Saturday and Sunday.
John: Nice! Where will you be staying?
Tom: We'll be staying at a cabin that we rented.
John: That's so cool. Do you need to bring any special equipment for a trip like that?
Tom: Yeah. We'll be bringing our hiking boots, hiking poles, backpacks, and umbrellas just in case it rains. But what about you? Do you have any plans?
John: My wife's cousins are visiting from out of town, so we'll be entertaining them all weekend.
Tom: Oh, nice. Have fun!
Dialogue 4: Surprise Birthday Party
Comprehension
What time will people start arriving at Rita's house?
Who will be decorating Rita's house as the guests arrive?
What will the guests be doing when Rita arrives at home?
Transcript
Sam: Hey Monica, can we review everyone's responsibilities for Rita's surprise party?
Monica: Sure. As you know, Rita will be working until 6 o'clock. That's also when people will be arriving at her house.
Sam: Okay. What about the decorations?
Monica: Don't worry. Lisa will be there early. When the guests arrive, Lisa will already be decorating Rita's house.
Sam: And what about the cake?
Monica: While Lisa is decorating, Trisha will be picking up a cake from the bakery.
Sam: And what time will Rita get home?
Monica: I think she'll be arriving around 6:30. When she opens the door, we'll all be waiting to shout "Happy birthday!"
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