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: At the Movie Theater
Dialogue 1
Riley: Hi, Heather. So glad you could make it to see the movie with me.
Heather: Me too! I haven’t been to the movies in ages!
Riley: Well, this is a good one to start with. It’s the new action flick that everyone’s talking about. And we’ve got popcorn and soda!
Heather: Yay! You always know just what I like.
Riley: Of course! That’s what friends are for. Let’s head over to our seats.
Heather: Wow, this theater has comfy chairs. Wait…is there already someone sitting here?
Riley: Oh, sorry, my mistake. Just let them know they’re in the wrong seat and use your ticket stub to find the correct place.
Heather: Excuse me, sir? You seem to be in the wrong row. Can I see your ticket, please?
Stranger: Ugh, fine. Here it is.
Heather: Thanks. It looks like you’re supposed to be in row D, seat 9.
Stranger: Whatever, I’ll move.
Riley: Hey, thanks for helping out. That was brave of you to confront him.
Heather: No problem. I’m just happy to enjoy the movie with my favorite human.
Riley: Aww, that’s so sweet. Now sit back and relax. The show’s about to begin.
Dialogue 2
Tom: Hey, what movie do you want to watch?
Emily: I don’t know. What’s good?
Tom: I heard that a new superhero movie should be really cool.
Emily: Yeah? Let’s see that one, then.
Tom: Alright, let’s get some popcorn and soda first.
Emily: Good idea. Large or medium?
Tom: Let’s go for large. You can’t have a movie without snacks!
Emily: Haha, true. Do you want butter on your popcorn?
Tom: Yes, please. And can we grab some napkins too?
Emily: Sure thing. Soda-wise, what do you feel like?
Tom: How about Coke?
Emily: Sounds good. Do you think the line will take long?
Tom: Hopefully not. There are only three people in front of us.
Emily: That’s not too bad. So excited to see this movie!
Tom: Me too. Shall we head inside now?
Emily: Absolutely!