It’s our last day. If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You’re on your way to understanding real life English. 

We’re going to look at another dialogue from one of my books. This is a short one but it’s important. Be sure to listen to the audio below.

There are many reasons for this: accents, slang, phrasal verbs, and cultural context are a few of them. I understand! I’ve studied 5 foreign languages and I know it’s not easy! In these 5 days, I will be giving you a variety of real life English content and helping you to understand it better. You will also have some homework to do. So let’s get started!

Listen to the audio of this Real life English Dialogue

Dialogue: Scheduling a Dentist Appointment

Receptionist: Westview Dentistry. How can I help you? 

Mary: I need to get my teeth cleaned.

Receptionist: Have you been here before?

Mary: Not yet. It will be my first time.

Receptionist: No problem. I will send you some forms online so you won’t have to wait in line when you come. What’s your email?

Mary: Okay, I can fill them out today. It’s [email protected]

Receptionist: Perfect. Are you able to come next Tuesday at 10 or Thursday at 3?

Mary: Let me check. It appears that I have Tuesday off work.

Receptionist: Perfect. Be sure to complete the forms, every page, and I will see you then.

Mary: Thank you.

Receptionist: Do you have any other questions? Mary: I don’t think so.

Receptionist: Okay, well have a great day! Mary: Thanks, you too!

Comprehension Quiz

Now we’re going to test your comprehension skills. Go back to the text if you forgot.

For best results WRITE your answers down on a piece of paper.

Fill in the blank

Mary is getting her _________ cleaned.

The receptionist asks her for her _________.

Mary makes an appointment for __________at 10.

Mary has to fill out some ______before her appointment. 

Answers 

1. Teeth 2. Email 3. Tuesday 4. Forms 

If you want more real life English dialogues, be sure to check out my two dialogue books!