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At the Party
Anna:
Hi, Mike! How was your weekend?
Mike:
Hey, Anna! It was good, thanks. I went to a party on Saturday. It was fun!
Anna:
Oh, cool! What did you do there?
Mike:
Well, I ate some food, and we played a few games. I met some new people, too.
Anna:
Sounds great! Did you stay up late?
Mike:
Yes, I did. I stayed up until midnight because we danced and talked a lot. What about you? How was your weekend?
Anna:
I didn’t do much. I stayed home and practiced my flute. I also watched a movie.
Mike:
Nice! What movie did you watch?
Anna:
I watched an old comedy. It was funny, but I didn’t like the ending. After that, I wrote a list of things to do for the week.
Mike:
That sounds like a relaxing weekend! I didn’t do much work, but I did get a new job interview!
Anna:
Really? Congratulations! When is it?
Mike:
Thanks! It’s on Wednesday. I’m a little nervous, but I think it will be okay.
Anna:
Good luck! I’m sure you’ll do great! Have you prepared for the interview?
Mike:
I’ve prepared a little. I’ve written a list of questions to ask, and I’ve read some information about the company. But I still need to practice my answers.
Anna:
That’s a good idea! You should practice your answers with a friend. I know that helps me before an interview.
Mike:
Yeah, I think I will. How about you? Have you had any interviews before?
Anna:
Yes, I have. I’ve had a few interviews. The first one was really stressful, but I did well. After the interview, I felt so relieved!
Mike:
I hope I feel the same way after mine. So, what else did you do this weekend?
Anna:
On Sunday, I went for a walk in the park. The weather was so nice! I met a friend there, and we talked for a long time. We discussed our plans for the next few weeks. After that, I went home and wrote some notes for my job applications.
Mike:
That sounds nice. I didn’t get the chance to relax much, but it was a good weekend. I also called my mom to wish her a happy birthday!
Anna:
That’s sweet! Did you buy her a gift?
Mike:
Yes, I bought her a beautiful necklace. She loved it! I also made her a homemade card.
Anna:
She must have been so happy! Well, I hope your interview goes well, Mike!
Mike:
Thank you, Anna! I’m sure I’ll be fine. Let’s meet again soon, okay?
Anna:
Definitely! Let’s plan something for next weekend.
Beginner English Story Regular and Irregular Verbs in Conversation – ESL Listening & Speaking Practice (Level A1) 🎤💬
Join Anna and Mike as they talk about their busy weekends, job interviews, and more! This conversation is full of regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, giving you plenty of opportunities to practice your English skills. This video is perfect for A1 learners who want to improve their speaking, listening, and comprehension.
✅ What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ How to use regular and irregular verbs in past tense
✔️ How to talk about plans, activities, and weekends
✔️ Phrases for talking about job interviews and family celebrations
✔️ Listening and pronunciation practice to improve fluency
🔹 How to Use This Video:
🎧 Listen first without reading the subtitles.
📚 Read along with the subtitles to reinforce learning.
📝 Practice by repeating key sentences aloud.
💬 Leave a comment: What did you do last weekend? Write a sentence in English!
6️⃣ Vocabulary Section
1. Weekend (n.) – Saturday and Sunday, the days when most people don’t work or go to school.
👉 Example: What did you do last weekend?
2. Party (n.) – A social event where people gather to have fun, eat, and talk.
👉 Example: Mike went to a party on Saturday.
3. Interview (n.) – A meeting where someone asks you questions, usually for a job.
👉 Example: Mike has a job interview on Wednesday.
4. Prepare (v.) – To get ready for something.
👉 Example: Mike prepared for his interview by reading about the company.
5. Meet (v.) – To see and talk to someone for the first time or by plan. (Irregular verb: meet – met – met)
👉 Example: Anna met her friend in the park.
6. Stay up (phrasal verb) – To not go to bed, to remain awake.
👉 Example: Mike stayed up until midnight.
7. Watch (v.) – To look at something for a period of time, like a movie or TV.
👉 Example: Anna watched a comedy movie.
8. Eat (v.) – To put food in your mouth and swallow it. (Irregular verb: eat – ate – eaten)
👉 Example: Anna ate some food at home.
9. Buy (v.) – To get something by paying money. (Irregular verb: buy – bought – bought)
👉 Example: Mike bought a necklace for his mom.
10. Write (v.) – To put words on paper or a computer. (Irregular verb: write – wrote – written)
👉 Example: Anna wrote a list of things to do.
11. Call (v.) – To talk to someone on the phone.
👉 Example: Mike called his mom to wish her a happy birthday.
12. Nervous (adj.) – Feeling worried or afraid about something.
👉 Example: Mike was nervous about his job interview.
13. Relax (v.) – To rest and feel calm.
👉 Example: Anna relaxed at home and watched a movie.
14. Weather (n.) – The condition of the air outside (sunny, rainy, hot, cold).
👉 Example: The weather was nice on Sunday.
15. Chance (n.) – An opportunity to do something.
👉 Example: Mike didn’t get the chance to relax much this weekend.
3️⃣ Exercises:
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks
Use the correct form of the verb in the past tense.
- Anna _______ (eat) some food at the party.
- Mike _______ (meet) some new people at the party.
- Anna _______ (watch) a movie on Saturday night.
- Mike _______ (stay) up until midnight.
- Anna _______ (write) a list of things to do.
- Mike _______ (get) a job interview.
- Anna _______ (call) her mom to wish her a happy birthday.
- Mike _______ (buy) a gift for his mom.
Exercise 2: True or False
- Anna went to a party on Saturday. (____)
- Mike met new people at the party. (____)
- Anna stayed up late on Saturday night. (____)
- Mike had an interview on Monday. (____)
- Mike called his mom to wish her a happy birthday. (____)
- Anna went to the park on Sunday. (____)
Exercise 3: Answer the questions
- What did Mike do at the party?
- How did Anna spend her weekend?
- When is Mike’s job interview?
- What did Mike buy for his mom?
- How did Anna prepare for her job applications?
- What did Anna and her friend talk about in the park?
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