Beginner Listening Series 2 Lesson 1- Contractions Dialogue in English
In this lesson, you listen to an English conversation between two people using contraction dialogue.
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Conversation 1
Man: What’s Bob doing?
Woman: He’s working outside. He’s cutting the grass.
Man: Isn’t he playing tennis today?
Woman: No, he isn’t. His partner can’t play today.
Man: Oh, that’s too bad.
Woman: Yeah, he isn’t happy about it.
Conversation 2
Man: Who’s Mary talking to?
Woman: She’s talking with Joe.
Man: What are they talking about?
Woman: They’re discussing the upcoming party.
Man: Isn’t that next week?
Woman: No, it’s next month.
Conversation 3
Man: What are we having for dinner?
Woman: I’m making fried rice.
Man: That’s not very healthy.
Woman: Well, you’re welcome to make dinner yourself.
Man: No, no, no, I’m not complaining. That’s fine.
Woman: Well, I’m glad you agree.
Conversation 4
Man: What’re you doing?
Woman: I’m going to the park.
Man: I thought we’re going shopping.
Woman: Oh, oops. I’m sorry. I forgot.
Man: It’s OK. Do you still want to go?
Woman: Yeah! I’m game if you are.
English Listening Lesson Quizzes
Answer these questions about the conversation.
1) What is Bob doing?
a) mowing the lawn
b) skipping work
2) What is Mary doing?
a) talking at a party
b) speaking with someone
3) Is the man complaining?
a) Yes
b) No
4) What is the woman doing?
a) leaving the house
b) going to bed
Answers:
1=a
2=b
3=b
4=a
English Grammar Tips
Contractions – Be – Present Tense
I am / I’m / I’m not
(Q) What are you doing?
(A) I’m playing tennis.
(N) I’m not doing anything.
(N) I ain’t doing anything. (slang)
You are / You’re / You’re not / You aren’t
(Q) Where am I going?
(A) You’re going home.
(N) You’re not going to work.
(N) You aren’t going to work.
He is / He’s / He’s not / He isn’t
(Q) What is he doing?
(A) He’s working.
(N) He’s not working.
(N) He isn’t working.
She is / She’s / She isn’t / She’s not
(Q) When is she leaving?
(A) She’s leaving tomorrow.
(N) She’s not leaving until tomorrow.
(N) She isn’t leaving today.
It is / It’s / It’s not / It isn’t
(Q) Is it working?
(A) It’s working.
(N) It’s not working.
(N) It isn’t working.
They are / They’re / They’re not / They aren’t
(Q) What are they doing?
(A) They’re talking.
(N) They aren’t talking.
(N) They’re not talking.
We are / We’re / We’re not / We aren’t
(Q) What are we buying?
(A) We’re buying a car.
(N) We aren’t buying a car.
(N) We’re not buying a car.
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