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Here is a list of short conversations that are chalk full useful chunks of language. I use them to supplement my university classes and, especially for any small groups I might be teaching. They are appropriate for beginners or false beginners. Of course, teachers, will do what they will with them, but here is a short explanation of how I use these conversation activities.

How's it going?

Greetings/It was nice talking to you.

Do You Have Any Plans?

I'm thinking of . . .

I'm going to . . .

What Are You Going to Do for the Weekend?

I'm going to  . . .

I'm not sure but I might . . .

How Was Your Weekend?

Past Tense

Can I Have Some Cake?

Can I have . . .?

Help Yourself

What's Wrong with You?

What's wrong?

Why don't you. . . ?

If I were you, I'd . . .?

What's the Matter?

What's the matter?

You don't look well.

You'd better . . .

In the Mood

I'm in the mood for . . .

I feel like . . .

How Often or How Often 2

How often do you . . . ?

About twice a day. etc

Sorry About That

on purpose/accident

I didn't mean to . . .

Would You Like to See a Movie?

Would you like to . . .

I'd like to but I can't

I have to . . .

Do You Ever?

Do you ever . . . ?

Sometimes/Rarely

If I  . . .  I could/would

I Have a Curfew

Why don't we . . . ?

I'm not allowed to . . .

Do You Know Where the Juice Is?

Do you know where . . .?

Next to

In the/On the

When Was the Last Time

When Was the First Time

When Was the Last Time You

Paste Tense

The last time I . . . was

The first time I . . . was

Pretending to Sleep

pretend to . . .

faking it/really

give me a hand with

 I Haven't Seen it Yet

haven't ...yet

I thought . . .were going to . . .

something came up

The Phone is for You.

Can I speak to . . . ?

The phone is for you.

You have the wrong number.

Can I Take a Message?

Can I take a message?

Tell someone that . . .

Do You Have the Time?

Do you have the time?

It's quarter after/quarter to.

It feels like . . . .

Do You Mind?

Do you mind  . . . ?

I guess . . .

I appreciate it.

I'm Fed Up with This Mess

Can I Talk to You?

I'm Fed Up . . .

It's Not My Fault

Break it up!

Not my fault

I don't care . . .

Weather Forecast

Have you heard . . .

It's supposed to . . .

Has Anyone Heard from Chris?

I heard that . . .

He told me . . .

He said . . .

She Asked If

What did she say?

I didn't catch that.

She asked if . . .

That Makes Me Angry!

I read in the newspaper that . . .

That makes me . . .

I feel the same way.

I Was Just About to Call You

I was just about to . . .

What a coincidence!

Can I offer you . . .?

Would Rather

Would you rather . . .?

I'd prefer . . .

I don't care either way.

On the Other Hand

Are you glad that . . .?

more/better

On the other hand, . .  .

I Should Have Studied Harder

I should have . . .

I wish I had . . .

I regret .

Could You Do Me a Favor?

Could you

Have You Ever

Have you ever . . .

Call me when you get back.

I'm Going as a Witch

Halloween Conversation

On Your Way Home

On your way home

Stop by and pick up

Did anybody Call While I Was Out

While I was out

She/he wants you to

It's my treat.

It's on me.

Make sure you

Don't forget to

If it were me .. .

If I were in your shoes . . .

Similes

We Ended Up Staying Home

End up doing . . .

doesn't make sense

It depends on . . .

be supposed to

In that case