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: Getting Organized
Dialogue 1
Emma: Hey, Laura. You look stressed.
Laura: Yeah, I’m feeling overwhelmed at the moment.
Emma: What’s going on?
Laura: There’s much to do, and my apartment is messy. I can never find anything when I need it.
Emma: Maybe you need to get more organized. Have you thought about organizing your space?
Laura: How do I even start? It’s such a disaster!
Emma: Well, first things first – clear out any clutter. Get rid of anything you don’t use or need anymore.
Laura: Hmm. Okay. Then what?
Emma: Next, neatly put away all the things you’re keeping. Do you have storage containers or baskets you could use?
Laura: I’ve got some boxes, but they’re not very pretty.
Emma: That’s okay. You can always decorate them with wrapping paper or fabric.
Laura: Ooh, that sounds fun. Maybe I’ll try that.
Emma: And finally, make sure everything has its place. That way, you always know where everything is and won’t waste time looking for things.
Laura: Thanks, Emma! I think this will help me feel less overwhelmed.