Interactive Conversations

Practise realistic English conversations where you choose what to say. Each conversation adapts to your choices: different responses lead to different paths through workplace scenarios, personal situations, and customer service calls.

We also have a clear illustrated guide to our Conversations section which will tell you everything you need to know.

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🗣️ You choose what to say — Your responses shape the conversation
📱 WhatsApp-style interface — Voice messages, typing indicators, read receipts
🔄 Multiple paths — Replay to explore different outcomes
📚 Learning tools — Key phrases, adjustable speed, transcripts
🌍 British & American English — Elementary to Advanced

Not sure where to start? Use one or more filters below to find a conversation that suits your level, topic, or dialect.

Dialect
Level
Category

Sarah Jones Project Update Call

Description: Sarah from the project team calls to check in on the Alpha Project and discuss progress before the upcoming deadline.
Speaker: Sarah Jones
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 12

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Jessica Francis PC Technical Support

Description: A customer calls tech support about a faulty computer and discusses replacement or repair options.
Speaker: Jessica Francis
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: British English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 18

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Darren Yardley Workplace Concerns

Description: A manager discusses workplace concerns with an employee and explores potential solutions.
Speaker: Darren Yardley
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 72

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Sarah Jones Neighbour Dispute

Description: A neighbour addresses ongoing issues about bins with a fellow resident.
Speaker: Sarah Jones
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 16

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Sophie Davies Conference Planning

Description: Colleagues discuss location options and logistics for next year's company conference.
Speaker: Sophie Davies
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 16

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Howard Kennedy Landlord Complaint

Description: A landlord addresses issues with the property's garden and general maintenance with a tenant.
Speaker: Howard Kennedy
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 16

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Linda Adams Birthday Party Planning

Description: Friends plan a surprise 30th birthday party and discuss venue and guest list options.
Speaker: Linda Adams
Category: Personal
Dialect: American English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 12

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Darren Yardley Flatmate Bills Discussion

Description: Flatmates discuss a high electricity bill and how to fairly split household costs.
Speaker: Darren Yardley
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 18

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Chad Bennett Extra Shift Request

Description: A manager asks an employee to cover an extra Saturday shift at short notice.
Speaker: Chad Bennett
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 19

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Jessica Francis Car Scratch Incident

Description: Friends discuss a scratch on a shared car and how to handle the repair costs.
Speaker: Jessica Francis
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 13

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Linda Adams Guest List Drama

Description: Friends debate whether to uninvite someone from a wedding after a recent incident.
Speaker: Linda Adams
Category: Personal
Dialect: American English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 21

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Tyrone Jackson Salary Negotiation

Description: An employee discusses salary expectations and compensation with their manager.
Speaker: Tyrone Jackson
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 21

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Chad Bennett Return to Office Policy

Description: A manager discusses the company's return-to-office plans and seeks employee input.
Speaker: Chad Bennett
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 42

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Jessica Francis Second-Hand Laptop Purchase

Description: A buyer enquires about a used laptop listed on an online marketplace.
Speaker: Jessica Francis
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 40

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Tyrone Jackson Lost Wallet Call

Description: A shop employee calls about a lost wallet found in the store.
Speaker: Tyrone Jackson
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: American English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 8

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Sarah Jones Job Change Advice

Description: A friend suggests a career change and discusses potential opportunities.
Speaker: Sarah Jones
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 24

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Howard Kennedy Sensitive Workplace Issue

Description: A manager addresses a sensitive workplace matter and discusses next steps.
Speaker: Howard Kennedy
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 21

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Chad Bennett Office Morale Event

Description: A manager proposes a team-building event to improve office morale.
Speaker: Chad Bennett
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 12

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Darren Yardley Bank Fraud Alert

Description: A bank fraud prevention team member calls about suspicious account activity.
Speaker: Darren Yardley
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 31

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Sophie Davies Job Offer Discussion

Description: A recruiter calls with a job offer and discusses salary and benefits.
Speaker: Sophie Davies
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 23

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Sarah Jones TV Return Process

Description: A department store representative discusses a television return and refund process.
Speaker: Sarah Jones
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: British English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 31

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Sarah Jones Rental Deposit Return

Description: A landlord discusses the return of a rental deposit and any deductions.
Speaker: Sarah Jones
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 20

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Howard Kennedy Difficult Conversation

Description: Someone addresses a sensitive personal matter that needs to be discussed.
Speaker: Howard Kennedy
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 24

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Linda Adams Missed Gym Session

Description: A personal trainer checks in about a missed gym session and discusses scheduling.
Speaker: Linda Adams
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: American English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 28

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Howard Kennedy An Awkward Wedding Guest

Description: A friend calls to finalise his wedding arrangements, and a difficult subject comes up.
Speaker: Howard Kennedy
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 20

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Linda Adams Group Project Problems

Description: A classmate addresses missed group project deadlines and discusses how to finish on time.
Speaker: Linda Adams
Category: Personal
Dialect: American English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 16

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Chad Bennett Why Is She Ignoring Me?

Description: A coworker wants advice about why someone has suddenly stopped speaking to him.
Speaker: Chad Bennett
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 18

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Sarah Jones Loud Music Discussion

Description: A neighbour raises a complaint about late-night noise and seeks a solution.
Speaker: Sarah Jones
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 13

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Howard Kennedy Missing Wallet Mystery

Description: A colleague asks about a missing wallet and investigates what happened during the last shift.
Speaker: Howard Kennedy
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 11

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Maggie Carter Suspicious Shift Swap

Description: A colleague requests an emergency shift cover, but her story doesn't quite add up.
Speaker: Maggie Carter
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 21

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Elena Chavez Email Reply-All Crisis

Description: A coworker alerts you to an accidentally sent reply-all email about office coffee preferences.
Speaker: Elena Chavez
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 21

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Gordon Beaumont Urgent Security Alert

Description: IT contacts you about clicking a suspicious link in an urgent email.
Speaker: Gordon Beaumont
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 26

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Colin Barker Stolen Idea in a Meeting

Description: A sick colleague receives surprising news about someone else taking credit for his idea.
Speaker: Colin Barker
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 26

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David Schmidt Lost Delivery Driver

Description: A delivery driver struggles to find your address and needs clearer directions.
Speaker: David Schmidt
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: American English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 11

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Cynthia Wong Parking Space Dispute

Description: A neighbour contacts you about a car parked in their assigned space.
Speaker: Cynthia Wong
Category: Personal
Dialect: American English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 11

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Elizabeth Harper Hotel Booking Mix-Up

Description: Hotel reception calls to discuss a serious problem with your reservation.
Speaker: Elizabeth Harper
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 22

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Colin Barker Internal Job Application

Description: A colleague from HR discusses your application for a senior analyst position.
Speaker: Colin Barker
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 21

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Tim Young IT Access Investigation

Description: IT security questions suspicious file access patterns on your account.
Speaker: Tim Young
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: B1
Possible Paths: 26

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Elena Chavez Internet Service Complaint

Description: You contact customer service after waiting forty-five minutes about intermittent internet problems.
Speaker: Elena Chavez
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: American English | Level: C1
Possible Paths: 26

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Maggie Carter Accommodation Complaint

Description: Your Airbnb host contacts you after finding damage to items in the flat.
Speaker: Maggie Carter
Category: Personal
Dialect: British English | Level: B2
Possible Paths: 21

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Susan Hart The Missing Sandwich

Description: A hungry coworker accuses you of taking her homemade lunch from the office fridge.
Speaker: Susan Hart
Category: Work
Dialect: American English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 11

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Don Welbeck Late For Work Again

Description: Your supervisor pulls you aside to discuss why you have been showing up late to your shifts.
Speaker: Don Welbeck
Category: Work
Dialect: British English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 20

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Gordon Beaumont Canceled Gym Class

Description: A gym receptionist calls to give you some last-minute bad news about your evening yoga class.
Speaker: Gordon Beaumont
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: American English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 20

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Elizabeth Harper Injured Dog Dispute

Description: A client angrily confronts you because her dog returned from your walk with a bad limp.
Speaker: Elizabeth Harper
Category: Customer Service
Dialect: British English | Level: A2
Possible Paths: 13

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