English (US) Dialog: Is the Meeting Tomorrow?

Is the Meeting Tomorrow?

Two coworkers discuss when an important meeting is scheduled.
A1 ENG_US 40 lines

This English (US) A1 conversation dialog teaches beginner learners how to ask about and confirm meeting schedules using essential workplace phrases like "What's up?" and "need to ask." You'll master vocabulary for discussing appointments and time, including words like "meeting," "manager," "which," and "big" while learning to express urgency with "need to" and make polite inquiries. Perfect for English (US) A1 students, this dialog focuses on the fundamental skill of clarifying scheduling details in professional settings. Learn English (US) conversation patterns that help you navigate workplace communication and ask for specific information using question words like "which" in natural, everyday contexts.

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Maria
Hi James! Do you have a minute?
James
Sure, Maria. What's up?
Maria
I need to ask you about the meeting.
James
Which meeting?
Maria
The big meeting with the manager.
James
Oh, that one. What about it?
Maria
Is it tomorrow?
James
Let me check my calendar.
Maria
I think it's tomorrow morning.
James
Hmm, I'm not sure.
Maria
I got an email last week.
James
What did the email say?
Maria
It said Tuesday at 10 o'clock.
James
Today is Monday, right?
Maria
Yes, today is Monday.
James
Then yes, the meeting is tomorrow.
Maria
Good. I need to prepare.
James
Me too. What time again?
Maria
It's at 10 in the morning.
James
Where is the meeting?
Maria
I think it's in the conference room.
James
The big conference room?
Maria
Yes, the one on the second floor.
James
Okay, I know that room.
Maria
Should we bring anything?
James
Maybe a notebook and pen.
Maria
Good idea. Anything else?
James
The manager wants our reports.
Maria
Oh no! I forgot about that.
James
You still have time today.
Maria
That's true. I can finish it.
James
My report is almost done.
Maria
Great. Is it difficult?
James
No, not really. It's short.
Maria
How many pages?
James
Just two pages.
Maria
Oh, that's easy. I can do that.
James
Yes, you have plenty of time.
Maria
Thanks for your help, James.
James
No problem. See you tomorrow!

๐Ÿ““ Notes

The phrase 'Do you have a minute?' is a polite way to ask if someone has time to talk. It's much more common than asking 'Are you free?' in casual workplace settings. Native speakers often shorten it to 'Got a minute?' 'What's up?' is an informal greeting that means 'What do you need?' or 'What's happening?' Don't use it in formal situations with bosses or clients. The structure 'I need to + verb' expresses necessity and is very common in everyday English. The question 'Which meeting?' shows how native speakers ask for clarification. Notice James doesn't say 'Which meeting do you mean?' - shorter questions sound more natural in casual conversation. Practice stress on the question word: 'WHICH meeting?'

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