Разговорный английский: речевой тренажёр B1. Диалоги и практические задания

Have you ever had problems with neighbours or coworkers?

Do you prefer to stay silent or talk to the person directly? Why?

What do you do when you feel very irritated?

Model Answers

People who interrupt others or are always loud annoy me the most. I think it is disrespectful.

Usually, I try to stay calm and ignore small things. If it continues, I talk to the person politely.

Yes, I once had a neighbour who played loud music at night. It was very stressful.

I prefer to talk to the person directly because it helps solve the problem faster.

When I feel very irritated, I take a break, go for a walk, or listen to music to calm down.

Expand Your Answer

Describe a situation when someone annoyed you. Use at least 6—8 expressions from this lesson and explain what they did and how you reacted.

Example answer:

There was a coworker who always interrupted me during meetings. It really annoyed me because I couldn’t finish my sentences. I didn’t want to start a conflict, but it was getting worse. Finally, I politely said something, and the situation improved.

Practice: Complete the Sentences

It really annoys me when people ______ me all the time.

My neighbour plays loud music at ______.

I can’t even finish my ______.

I don’t want to start a ______, but I need to say something.

The situation is getting ______ every day.

Making friends as an adult

Dialogue 1

A: Do you have many friends in this city?

B: Not really. It’s hard to make new friends as an adult.

A: Why do you think so?

B: People are usually busy with work and family.

A: That’s true.

B: I try to meet people at the gym or language classes.

A: That sounds like a good idea.

B: Yes, but it still takes time to build a real friendship.

A: Do you talk to your colleagues?

B: A little, but mostly just about work.

Translation (Russian)

A: У тебя много друзей в этом городе?

B: Не совсем. Взрослым сложно заводить новых друзей.

A: Почему ты так думаешь?

B: Люди обычно заняты работой и семьёй.

A: Это правда.

B: Я стараюсь знакомиться с людьми в спортзале или на языковых курсах.

A: Звучит как хорошая идея.

B: Да, но всё равно нужно время, чтобы построить настоящую дружбу.

A: Ты общаешься с коллегами?

B: Немного, но в основном только по работе.

Dialogue 2

A: How did you meet your new friend?

B: We started talking in a café.

A: That’s interesting.

B: Yes, we were sitting at the same table because it was crowded.

A: And you just started chatting?

B: Exactly. We found out we like similar things.

A: Do you meet often now?

B: Yes, we try to meet once a week.