Maggie is a friendly woman, and she tries her best to start a conversation with Rich at a party, but unfortunately Rich is incredibly boring. Listen to their conversation and learn useful new vocabulary in this free English listening lesson from Oxford Online English.
Woman: Hello! What’s your name?
Man: Oh, hi, I’m Rich.
Woman: Nice to meet you, Rich. I’m Maggie.
Man: Nice to meet you.
Woman: So, are you having a good time?
Man: Yeah, kind of. Actually, to tell the truth, I don’t like parties that much.
Woman: I saw you didn’t look too happy! Why don’t you have a drink?
Man: No thanks. I have an important meeting in the morning.
Woman: So tell me a little about yourself.
Man: There’s not much to tell, really. I work in an office, and I like the usual things: reading, watching films, and so on.
Woman: If you don’t mind my asking, why did you come?
Man: You know James, the host?
Woman: Yes, of course, we’re good friends.
Man: Well, he’s my boss, and I wanted to make an appearance.
Woman: I see! Anyway, you’re here now, why not talk to some people? Would you like to meet my friends? I’m afraid I’m married, but I have a lot of single friends.
Man: Um, well, I think I’m okay here, thanks all the same.
Woman: So what, you’re just going to stand there like a wallflower all evening?
Man: That’s a bit rude.
Woman: Some people might say that coming to a party and not talking to anyone was rude.
Man: Uh, yeah, maybe… I have to go to the toilet, excuse me for a moment.
Woman: Don’t let me keep you.
Match the phrases which have the same meaning
| 1. Don’t let me keep you | a. Unfortunately… |
| 2. I’m ok here | b. I’m going to stay where I am |
| 3. Kind of | c. Do whatever you want |
| 4. I wanted to make an appearance | d. I wanted to show my face |
| 5. I’m afraid… | e. Yes and no |
Complete each phrase with one word
- To tell the ________, I’m not really interested.
- Why don’t you tell me a ________ about yourself?
- If you don’t mind my ________, where did you get your suit?
- Actually, I don’t like reading that ________.
- I’m sorry, I have to take this call—excuse me for a ________.
- C
- B
- E
- D
- A
- truth
- little
- asking
- much
- moment
