Making Friends in English: Keep the Conversation Going | A2–B1

You can say “hello”—but what do you say next? Practice making friends in English and keeping a conversation going with this A2–B1 listening and speaking lesson. In Episode 5 of Vancouver English Stories, Emma gets to know Lucas during a break at their language school. They talk about their hometowns, life in Vancouver, and shared interests—and make a plan to grab lunch. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll practice: • Starting a conversation with another student • Sharing a little about yourself • Asking follow-up questions • Handling a quiet moment • Inviting someone to lunch and arranging a meeting 🗣️ Seven useful phrases: “Is this seat taken?” “How about you?” “How are you finding it so far?” “What do you like to do outside class?” “That sounds good.” “Do you want to grab lunch?” “Shall we exchange numbers?” 📚 Level: A2–B1 — beginner to intermediate 💬 English dialogue with English subtitles 🎙️ Includes a story, simple explanations, five listening questions, and speaking practice with pauses. How to practice: 1. Listen to the story and follow the conversation. 2. Use the English subtitles when you need help. 3. Answer the listening questions during the pauses. 4. Practice out loud and make the answers your own. You don’t need a perfect introduction to make a connection. Start with one small question, listen to the answer, and build from there. What do you usually say after “hello”? Share your favourite conversation starter in the comments! Subscribe to Vancouver English Stories for more everyday English conversations and listening practice. This is a fictional story created for English learners, using AI-generated voices and illustrations. #LearnEnglish #EnglishConversation #EnglishListening