DIRECTIONS: Read the dialogues below in English, then translate them and read them in your primary language (if needed). You’re encouraged to read these dialogues with your teacher, tutor, colleagues, family, and friends to practice and improve your American English even further.
Topic: BBQ Party
Dialogue 1
Jane: Hey, Tom! How’s the barbecue coming along?
Tom: It’s looking good. Do you want to help me with the grill?
Jane: Sure!
Tom: So, what do you like? Burgers or hot dogs?
Jane: Hmm, I think I’ll go for a burger.
Tom: You got it. And how about some pork ribs?
Jane: That sounds amazing. Thanks, Tom.
Tom: No problem. Let me just finish up this chicken. Can you set the table?
Jane: Of course. Where are the plates and cutlery?
Tom: In that basket over there. And can you grab the drinks from the cooler?
Jane: Got it. Coke, Sprite, beer…What else?
Tom: We’ve got some lemonade and iced tea as well. And I think we’re all out of potato salad.
Jane: Should I run to the store and get some more?
Tom: That would be great. Thanks, Jane.
Jane: No worries. Is anyone else bringing something to share?
Tom: Yeah, my sister is bringing a fruit platter, and my cousin said she’d bring chips and dip.
Jane: Perfect. This looks like it’s going to be a great party.
Dialogue 2
Alice: Hi, everyone! Welcome to our barbecue party!
Ben: Hey Alice, thanks for having us. The grill looks great!
Alice: Thanks, Ben. We’ve got burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and ribs.
Karen: Mmm, I can’t decide what to try first! Everything smells delicious.
Alice: Help yourselves, guys. Let’s sit over at the table with our drinks.
Mike: This is an excellent spot for the party, Alice. You have such a lovely backyard.
Alice: Thank you, Mike. We love hosting barbecues in the summer.
Lisa: Who else did you invite?
Alice: Just some friends from work, family members, and neighbors.
Ryan: Speaking of work, how’s your new job going, Karen?
Karen: It’s good so far, Ryan. Been busy learning everything.
Ben: So, Alice, have you tried any new barbecue sauces or marinades lately?
Alice: Actually, yes! I found this fantastic Korean BBQ sauce recipe I tried on beef skewers online last weekend.
Lisa: That sounds awesome. Can we get the recipe?
Alice: Sure! I’ll send it to you later.
Mike: Hey, look who’s here! It’s Jack and his family.
Alice: Oh, great! They made it, after all. Time to fire up the grill again!
