English Conversation Practice for Beginners | Improve Your Listening and Speaking – YouTube Dictation Transcript & Vocabulary

1.welcome to English with James number one at home what time do you wake up i wake up at 9:00 a.m what time do you wake up i wake up at 9:00 a.m do you have breakfast at home yes I usually have breakfast at home do you have breakfast at home yes I usually have breakfast at home how do you spend your weekends i spend my weekends relaxing at home how do you spend your weekends i spend my weekends relaxing at home do you have any pets yes I have a cat do you have any pets yes I have a cat what do you do in the evenings i usually watch TV or read a book what do you do in the evenings i usually watch TV or read a book how often do you clean your house i clean my house once a week how often do you clean your house i clean my house once a week who does the cooking at home i do most of the cooking who does the cooking at home i do most of the cooking do you have a garden yes I have a small garden do you have a garden yes I have a small garden do you live alone no I live with my family do you live alone no I live with my family what time do you go to bed i go to bed at 1000 p.m what time do you go to bed i go to bed at 1000 p.m number two at the train station where do I buy a ticket you can buy a ticket at the ticket counter where do I buy a ticket you can buy a ticket at the ticket counter how much is a ticket to New York a ticket to New York is $50 how much is a ticket to New York a ticket to New York is $50 when does the next train leave the next train leaves at 9:00 a.m when does the next train leave the next train leaves at 9:00 a.m how long does the journey take the journey takes about 2 hours how long does the journey take the journey takes about 2 hours which platform form is the train on the train is on platform 5 which platform form is the train on the train is on platform five how do I get to platform five go straight ahead and turn left how do I get to platform 5 go straight ahead and turn left can I take my bicycle on the train yes you can take your bicycle on the train can I take my bicycle on the train yes you can take your bicycle on the train is there a food cart on the train yes there is a food cart on the train is there a food cart on the train yes there is a food cart on the train where can I find the restrooms the restrooms are next to the ticket counter where can I find the restrooms the restrooms are next to the ticket counter can I get a refund on my ticket yes you can get a refund at the ticket counter can I get a refund on my ticket yes you can get a refund at the ticket counter number three at work what time do you start work i start work at 9:00 a.m what time do you start work i start work at 9:00 a.m do you like your job yes I like my job do you like your job yes I like my job what do you do i'm a graphic designer what do you do i'm a graphic designer how long have you worked here i have worked here for 3 years how long have you worked here i have worked here for 3 years do you have any meetings today yes I have a meeting at 2 p.m do you have any meetings today yes I have a meeting at 2 p.m how many people are on your team there are six people on my team how many people are on your team there are six people on my team do you work from home sometimes yes I work from home twice a week do you work from home sometimes yes I work from home twice a week how do you commute to work i take the bus to work how do you commute to work i take the bus to work what time do you finish work i finish work at 5:00 p.m what time do you finish work i finish work at 5:00 p.m do you have any projects this week yes I have a big project due on Friday do you have any projects this week yes I have a big project due on Friday number four at the airport where is the check-in counter it's over there next to the entrance where is the check-in counter it's over there next to the entrance how many bags can I check in you can check in two bags how many bags can I check in you can check in two bags where is the boarding gate it's down the hall on the left where is the boarding gate it's down the hall on the left how much does extra baggage cost it costs $50 per additional bag how much does extra baggage cost it costs $50 per additional bag what time does the flight leave it leaves at 6:00 p.m what time does the flight leave it leaves at 6:00 p.m when does boarding start boarding starts at 5:30 p.m when does boarding start boarding starts at 5:30 p.m do I need a visa to enter the country yes you need a tourist visa do I need a visa to enter the country yes you need a tourist visa how long does the flight take it takes about 8 hours how long does the flight take it takes about 8 hours can I choose my seat yes you can choose your seat during check-in can I choose my seat yes you can choose your seat during check-in where can I get a trolley for my luggage you can get a trolley near the entrance where can I get a trolley for my luggage you can get a trolley near the entrance number five in a public place where is the nearest restroom the nearest restroom is down the hall where is the nearest restroom the nearest restroom is down the hall is there a phone booth nearby yes there's a phone booth around the corner is there a phone booth nearby yes there's a phone booth around the corner can you help me find this address sure let me check the map for you can you help me find this address sure let me check the map for you how far is the shopping mall from here the shopping mall is about 10 minutes away how far is the shopping mall from here the shopping mall is about 10 minutes away what time does the library close the library closes at 8:00 p.m what time does the library close the library closes at 8:00 p.m is there a post office around here yes the post office is across the street is there a post office around here yes the post office is across the street how do I get to the bus station go straight and turn right at the traffic light how do I get to the bus station go straight and turn right at the traffic light is it safe to walk here at night yes it's safe to walk here at night is it safe to walk here at night yes it's safe to walk here at night where can I park my car you can park your car in the parking lot over there where can I park my car you can park your car in the parking lot over there how do I buy a subway ticket you can buy a ticket from the machine how do I buy a subway ticket you can buy a ticket from the machine number six at a coffee shop what kind of coffee do you have we have espresso latte and cappuccino what kind of coffee do you have we have espresso latte and cappuccino how much is a cup of coffee a cup of coffee is $3 how much is a cup of coffee a cup of coffee is $3 do you have any non-dairy milk options yes we have soy milk and almond milk do you have any non-dairy milk options yes we have soy milk and almond milk can I have my coffee to go yes you can have your coffee to go can I have my coffee to go yes you can have your coffee to go how strong is your espresso our espresso is quite strong how strong is your espresso our espresso is quite strong do you have any vegan pastries yes we have vegan muffins do you have any vegan pastries yes we have vegan muffins how sweet is your latte our latte is lightly sweetened how sweet is your latte our latte is lightly sweetened can I sit outside yes we have outdoor seating can I sit outside yes we have outdoor seating do you have free Wi-Fi yes we have free Wi-Fi for customers do you have free Wi-Fi yes we have free Wi-Fi for customers what time do you close we close at 900 p.m what time do you close we close at 900 p.m number seven at a restaurant can I have a table for two yes follow me please can I have a table for two yes follow me please do you have a vegetarian menu yes we have vegetarian options do you have a vegetarian menu yes we have vegetarian options how spicy is the curry the curry is medium spicy how spicy is the curry the curry is medium spicy can I see the dessert menu sure here it is can I see the dessert menu sure here it is what is the soup of the day the soup of the day is tomato what is the soup of the day the soup of the day is tomato can I get this without onions yes we can make it without onions can I get this without onions yes we can make it without onions how big are the portions the portions are quite large how big are the portions the portions are quite large what drinks do you have we have soda juice and water what drinks do you have we have soda juice and water do you accept credit cards yes we accept all major credit card do you accept credit cards yes we accept all major credit card can I get the bill please sure I'll bring it to you can I get the bill please sure I'll bring it to you number eight in the park do you come to this park often yes I come here every weekend do you come to this park often yes I come here every weekend what do you do in the park i like to jog and read in the park what do you do in the park i like to jog and read in the park how big is this park this park is about 50 acres how big is this park this park is about 50 acres are there any playgrounds here yes there are two playgrounds are there any playgrounds here yes there are two playgrounds is there a lake in this park yes there is a small lake is there a lake in this park yes there is a small lake how crowded is this park it's not too crowded on weekdays how crowded is this park it's not too crowded on weekdays do you have any picnics here yes I have picnics with my family sometimes do you have any picnics here yes I have picnics with my family sometimes is it safe to walk here at night yes it's usually safe at night is it safe to walk here at night yes it's usually safe at night are there any events in this park yes there are concerts and fairs sometimes are there any events in this park yes there are concerts and fairs sometimes do you feed the ducks here yes I sometimes feed the ducks do you feed the ducks here yes I sometimes feed the ducks number nine at a party how often do you go to parties i go to parties once a month how often do you go to parties i go to parties once a month how do you know the host the host is my friend from college how do you know the host the host is my friend from college do you like this party yes it's fun do you like this party yes it's fun are you having a good time yes I'm having a great time are you having a good time yes I'm having a great time what do you usually do at parties i usually chat with friends and dance what do you usually do at parties i usually chat with friends and dance do you bring anything to a party yes I usually bring a small gift or some food do you bring anything to a party yes I usually bring a small gift or some food how long do you stay at parties i stay for about 2 hours how long do you stay at parties i stay for about 2 hours do you like meeting new people at parties yes I enjoy meeting new people do you like meeting new people at parties yes I enjoy meeting new people how do you usually get to parties i usually drive or carpool with a friend how do you usually get to parties i usually drive or carpool with a friend how do you feel about parties i love going to parties and socializing how do you feel about parties i love going to parties and socializing number 10 at a gym how do I join the gym you can sign up for a membership at the front desk how do I join the gym you can sign up for a membership at the front desk what time does the gym open the gym open at 6:00 a.m what time does the gym open the gym open at 6:00 a.m how much is a monthly membership a monthly membership costs $30 how much is a monthly membership a monthly membership costs $30 do you offer fitness classes yes we offer yoga and aerobics classes do you offer fitness classes yes we offer yoga and aerobics classes are there personal trainers available yes we have personal trainers available for an extra fee are there personal trainers available yes we have personal trainers available for an extra fee how do I use this equipment you can ask a trainer for assistance how do I use this equipment you can ask a trainer for assistance where are the lockers the lockers are in the changing rooms where are the lockers the lockers are in the changing rooms do you have a swimming pool yes we have an indoor pool do you have a swimming pool yes we have an indoor pool can I bring a guest to the gym yes you can bring a guest for a small fee can I bring a guest to the gym yes you can bring a guest for a small fee how busy is the gym on weekends the gym is usually quite busy on weekends how busy is the gym on weekends the gym is usually quite busy on weekends number 11 at the beach how do we get to the beach we can drive or take a bus to the beach how do we get to the beach we can drive or take a bus to the beach where is the nearest restroom the restroom is over there near the entrance where is the nearest restroom the restroom is over there near the entrance how warm is the water the water is about 24° C how warm is the water the water is about 24° C can we rent umbrellas at the beach yes you can rent umbrellas from the beach shop can we rent umbrellas at the beach yes you can rent umbrellas from the beach shop are there lifeguards on duty yes there are lifeguards on duty are there lifeguards on duty yes there are lifeguards on duty can we swim here yes it's safe to swim here can we swim here yes it's safe to swim here how crowded is the beach it's a bit crowded but still nice how crowded is the beach it's a bit crowded but still nice what activities can we do at the beach we can play volleyball swim or sunbathe what activities can we do at the beach we can play volleyball swim or sunbathe should we bring our own food yes it's a good idea to bring snacks and drinks should we bring our own food yes it's a good idea to bring snacks and drinks is there parking near the beach yes there is a parking lot next to the beach is there parking near the beach yes there is a parking lot next to the beach