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Lanternfish ESL

Intermediate Listening Dialogue
(Audio File + Handouts)

Dialogue:
The Insomnia



Dad: Erin, what are you doing up? It’s three o’clock in the morning.

Erin: I can’t sleep.

Dad: Is something troubling you?

Erin: Yeah, I’m really nervous about tomorrow’s performance.

Dad: I’m sure you’ll do fine. You’ve practiced enough.

Erin: I know. But I can’t stop worrying. What if I make a mistake?

Dad: Try not to think about it. You are going to be amazing tomorrow. Now go to bed and get some sleep.

Erin: I’ll try, but when I lie down I just end up staring at the ceiling.

Dad: You need something to take your mind off of it. Do you want me to read you a story like I did when you were young?

Erin: Would you?

Dad: Sure that’s what dads are for.

Erin: By the way, what are you doing up?

Dad: Just grabbing a snack from the fridge.

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