Making small talk with a neighbour

Everyday English Conversations

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1

PDF: Making small talk with a neighbour

Warm-up

Do you often talk to your neighbours? (Yes, I do. We talk about...)

Vocabulary Match

nearby •• calm
hobbies •• interests
backyard •• offer
invitation •• garden
peaceful •• often
usually •• close

Vocabulary Answers

nearbyclose
hobbiesinterests
backyardgarden
invitationoffer
peacefulcalm
usuallyoften

Conversation

Fill in the blanks with words from above.

Anna and Ben meet and chat about their neighbourhood, hobbies, and Anna's garden.
Anna:Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm Anna from next door. How long have you lived here?
Ben:Hi Anna! I'm Ben. I've been here for about six months. How about you?
Anna:I've lived here for two years. It's a nice area, isn't it? Do you like it?
Ben:Yes, I really like it. The park ________ is great for walking. Do you go there often?
Anna:Yes, I ________ go in the mornings. It's ________ then. Do you have any ________?
Ben:I enjoy cycling and reading. Sometimes I ride my bike in the park. What about you?
Anna:I like gardening. I have some flowers in my ________. You should come and see them.
Ben:That sounds nice! I'd love to see your garden sometime. Thanks for the ________.
Anna:Hi, I don't think we've met. I'm Anna from next door. How long have you lived here?
Ben:Hi Anna! I'm Ben. I've been here for about six months. How about you?
Anna:I've lived here for two years. It's a nice area, isn't it? Do you like it?
Ben:Yes, I really like it. The park nearby is great for walking. Do you go there often?
Anna:Yes, I usually go in the mornings. It's peaceful then. Do you have any hobbies?
Ben:I enjoy cycling and reading. Sometimes I ride my bike in the park. What about you?
Anna:I like gardening. I have some flowers in my backyard. You should come and see them.
Ben:That sounds nice! I'd love to see your garden sometime. Thanks for the invitation.

Quiz

  1. How long has Ben lived in the area?
  2. What does Anna think of the area?
  3. What does Ben enjoy doing in the park?
  4. What hobby does Anna have?

Quiz Answers (examples)

  1. Ben has lived in the area for about six months.
  2. Anna thinks it's a nice area.
  3. Ben enjoys cycling in the park.
  4. Anna enjoys gardening.

True or False

  1. Anna hasn't lived in that area for two years. T F
  2. The park is a great place for working. T F
  3. Anna invites Ben to see her garden. T F

True or False Answers

  1. False
  2. False
  3. True

Discussion

  1. Do you know your neighbours' names?
  2. Do you have a garden? What's in it?
  3. What do you like about your neighbourhood?
  4. Have you ever invited a neighbour to your home?
  5. What hobbies do you have?

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