How to Use the Practice Page
Follow these steps to practise your English speaking and confidence.
Step 1: Read the dialogue
Read the dialogue slowly.
Notice how people speak in simple Australian English.
Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word.
Step 2: Learn the vocabulary
Read the vocabulary list under the dialogue.
Say the words out loud.
Try to understand the meaning from the context.
Step 3: Practise speaking with ChatGPT
Copy the ChatGPT Practice Prompt.
Paste it into ChatGPT.
Follow the instructions in the prompt.
Speak or type your answers one question at a time.
Step 4: Keep going
Don’t stop if you make mistakes.
Focus on speaking, not being perfect.
Repeat the practice until you feel more confident.
What This Practice Helps You With
- Speaking English with confidence
- Using real-life Australian English
- Preparing for work, class, and daily conversations
Tips for Best Results
- Practise in a quiet place.
- Speak slowly.
- Use the vocabulary words as much as you can.
- Practise the same dialogue more than once.
Dialogue 1 : First Day at English Class
Teacher: Morning, everyone. Welcome. My name’s Shahir, and I’ll be your teacher. Is it anyone’s first day today?
Ahmed: Yeah, it’s my first day. I’m a bit nervous, to be honest.
Teacher: That’s completely normal. First day nerves happen to everyone.
Maria: Same here. I nearly got lost trying to find the classroom.
Teacher: You’re not alone — this building’s a bit of a maze.
Ahmed: I was on the wrong floor at first and thought I was late.
Teacher: Happens all the time. The important thing is you’re here. Where are you both from?
Maria: I’m from Colombia. I moved to Australia last year.
Ahmed: I’m from Egypt. I arrived about three months ago.
Teacher: Nice. And what’s your goal for this course?
Ahmed: I want to improve my English and land a job.
Maria: Same, but I also want to feel confident speaking to people.
Teacher: That makes sense. We’ll do a lot of speaking practice in this class.
Ahmed: That’s good, because when I try to speak, my mind sometimes goes blank.
Teacher: Yeah, that’s very common. The more you practise, the easier it gets.
Maria: Okay… that already makes me feel a bit better.
Vocabulary
- nervous – feeling worried
- first day nerves – feeling nervous on your first day
- maze – a place that is hard to find your way around
- goal – something you want to do or get
- improve – to get better
- land a job – get a job
- confident – feeling sure about yourself
- speaking practice – practising speaking
- mind goes blank – you forget what to say
EduTurbo AI Prompt: First Day at English Class
You are a friendly English-speaking partner.
I am an adult learner living in Australia.
I want to practise speaking English using this situation: My first day at an English class.
Please:
- speak slowly and clearly
- use simple Australian English
- use these words and expressions in the conversation: nervous, first day nerves, maze, goal, improve, land a job, confident, speaking practice, mind goes blank
How to practise:
- You start the conversation as the teacher
- Ask me one question at a time
- Wait for my answer before continuing
- Encourage me to use the words and expressions above
- If I don’t use some of the words, guide me to use them naturally
- If I make a mistake, do NOT stop the conversation
- Gently repeat my sentence correctly and continue
- Encourage me to keep speaking
Let’s start.
Dialogue 2 : Recommending a Place to Visit in Melbourne
Recommending a Place to Visit in Melbourne
Ali: Hey, my cousin’s visiting Melbourne this weekend. Any ideas where I should take him?
Sam: Yeah, heaps. What kind of things does he like?
Ali: He likes nature and taking photos. Nothing too crowded.
Sam: In that case, you should take him to the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Ali: I’ve heard of it, but I’ve never been. Is it worth it?
Sam: Definitely. It’s beautiful, especially on a sunny day, and it’s right near the city.
Ali: Sounds good. Is it easy to get to?
Sam: Yeah, too easy. You can catch a tram or just walk from Flinders Street.
Ali: Nice. Does it cost anything to get in?
Sam: Nope, it’s free, which is always a bonus.
Ali: True. Melbourne can get pretty expensive.
Sam: Tell me about it. You can also bring food and have a picnic there.
Ali: That’s perfect. My cousin loves chilling out.
Sam: Then he’ll love it. Just check the weather forecast first.
Ali: Good point. If it rains, I’ll need a backup plan.
Vocabulary
nature – the natural environment, like trees and parks
crowded – full of people
Royal Botanic Gardens – a large public garden near Melbourne city
worth it – good enough for the time or effort
beautiful – very nice to look at
easy to get to – simple to travel to
catch a tram – take a tram
free – costs no money
expensive – costs a lot of money
bring food – take your own food
chilling out – relaxing
weather forecast – information about future weather
backup plan – another plan if the first one does not work
EduTurbo AI Prompt: Recommending a Place to Visit in Melbourne
You are a friendly English-speaking partner.
I am an adult learner living in Australia.
I want to practise speaking English using this situation: Recommending a place to visit in Melbourne to a friend or family member.
Please:
- speak slowly and clearly
- use simple Australian English
- use these words and expressions in the conversation: nature, crowded, Royal Botanic Gardens, worth it, beautiful, easy to get to, catch a tram, free, expensive, bring food, chilling out, weather forecast, backup plan
How to practise:
- You start the conversation
- Ask me one question at a time
- Wait for my answer before continuing
- Encourage me to use the words and expressions above
- If I don’t use some of the words, guide me to use them naturally
- If I make a mistake, do NOT stop the conversation
- Gently repeat my sentence correctly and continue
- Encourage me to keep speaking
Let’s start.
Dialogue 3 : Making Plans to Go to the Beach
Making Plans to Go to the Beach
Lina: Are you keen to go to the beach this Sunday?
Tom: Yeah, I’m up for it, but it depends on the weather.
Lina: Fair enough. It’s meant to be hot, according to the forecast.
Tom: If it’s sunny, Altona’s a good option — it’s not as hectic as St Kilda.
Lina: True. I don’t feel like dealing with heaps of people.
Tom: Same. Do you want to meet up there or go together?
Lina: Maybe go together. We could catch the train from the city.
Tom: That works. Parking down there can be a nightmare, especially on weekends.
Lina: Tell me about it. Last time, I drove around for ages looking for a spot.
Tom: What time were you thinking?
Lina: If we leave around 10, we’ll get there before it gets too busy.
Tom: Sounds good. I’ll bring snacks, and you can sort out the drinks.
Lina: Deal. Don’t forget sunscreen — I got roasted last time.
Tom: Same here. I’ll also bring a towel, just in case.
Lina: Alright, let’s play it by ear if the weather changes.
Tom: Perfect. I’ll message you Saturday night to lock it in.
Vocabulary
keen – interested or excited to do something
depends on – is decided by something else
meant to be – expected to happen
hectic – very busy and noisy
heaps of people – a lot of people
meet up – get together
catch the train – travel by train
nightmare – a very bad or difficult situation
looking for – trying to find
around – approximately
sort out – organise or arrange
sunscreen – cream that protects your skin from the sun
just in case – to be prepared if something happens
play it by ear – decide later, not plan everything
lock it in – confirm plans
EduTurbo AI Prompt: Making plans with a friend to go to the beach.
You are a friendly English-speaking partner.
I am an adult learner living in Australia.
I want to practise speaking English using this situation: Making plans with a friend to go to the beach.
Please:
- speak slowly and clearly
- use simple Australian English
- use these words and expressions in the conversation: keen, depends on, meant to be, hectic, heaps of people, meet up, catch the train, nightmare, looking for, around, sort out, sunscreen, just in case, play it by ear, lock it in
How to practise:
- You start the conversation
- Ask me one question at a time
- Wait for my answer before continuing
- Encourage me to use the words and expressions above
- If I don’t use some of the words, guide me to use them naturally
- If I make a mistake, do NOT stop the conversation
- Gently repeat my sentence correctly and continue
- Encourage me to keep speaking
Let’s start.