For parents of young learners
English conversation for kids: short everyday dialogues
Children learn to speak English by speaking it, in real, everyday situations. These short conversations cover the moments children face most: greeting people, school, shopping, phone calls and more. Read them together, swap roles, then change the words to make them your own.
By the Eloqova team · Updated 26 October 2026
How to use these: read the dialogue together, then swap roles. On the third try, change one detail, such as the name, the food or the place, so your child starts making their own sentences.
Greetings and introductions
| Person A | Person B |
|---|---|
| Hello! What is your name? | Hi! My name is Aarav. What is your name? |
| I am Diya. How old are you? | I am seven years old. |
| Which class are you in? | I am in Class 2. And you? |
| I am in Class 2 too! Do you want to play? | Yes, let's play together! |
| Good morning, Aunty. How are you? | Good morning! I am fine, thank you. How are you? |
| I am fine too, thank you. | Have a nice day at school! |
At school
| Person A | Person B |
|---|---|
| May I come in, ma'am? | Yes, please come in. Why are you late? |
| Sorry, ma'am. The school bus was late. | That's all right. Please sit down. |
| Can I borrow your pencil, please? | Yes, here you are. |
| Thank you. I will return it after class. | You are welcome. |
| What is the homework for today? | We have to read page ten and write five sentences. |
| Can you help me with this sum? | Sure. Let's do it together. |
At home
| Person A | Person B |
|---|---|
| Mumma, I am hungry. What is for lunch? | We have rice, dal and potato curry. |
| Yum! Can I help you set the table? | Yes, please bring the plates. |
| Papa, can we go to the park this evening? | Yes, after you finish your homework. |
| I have finished it. Can we go now? | Great! Let's go. |
At the shop
| Person A | Person B |
|---|---|
| Good evening. Do you have a blue notebook? | Yes, we do. Do you want a big one or a small one? |
| A big one, please. How much is it? | It is forty rupees. |
| Here you are. Thank you. | Thank you. Please come again. |
On the phone
| Person A | Person B |
|---|---|
| Hello, this is Riya. May I speak to Kabir, please? | Hello Riya, please hold on. I will call him. |
| Hi Kabir! Are you coming to my birthday party on Sunday? | Yes, I am coming! What time is it? |
| It starts at five o'clock. | Great, see you on Sunday. Bye! |
At the doctor
| Person A | Person B |
|---|---|
| Good morning, doctor. | Good morning. What is the problem? |
| I have a cold and a sore throat. | Don't worry. Take this medicine and drink warm water. |
| How many times a day? | Twice a day, after meals. You will feel better soon. |
| Thank you, doctor. | Take care! |
Useful phrases for everyday English
- Excuse me.
- Can you repeat that, please?
- I don't understand.
- What does this word mean?
- Can I ask a question?
- I think...
- I agree.
- I'm not sure.
- Let me try.
- Well done!
- See you tomorrow.
- Have a nice day!
How to practise at home
- Do one 5-minute dialogue a day, at the same time, so it becomes a habit.
- Swap roles so your child practises both asking and answering.
- Use real props: a toy phone, a pretend shop counter, a doctor kit.
- Record the dialogue once a week to hear the progress.
Questions parents ask
How can I improve my child's English conversation?
Talk in English for a few minutes every day about real things, let your child finish their sentences, and practise short dialogues like the ones on this page.
What should kids say when they meet someone?
"Hello, my name is ___. Nice to meet you." Then a question back, like "What is your name?" or "Which class are you in?"
Should I correct every mistake?
No. Repeat the sentence correctly in your reply instead. Too many corrections make children stop talking.