Interpersonal Dynamics & Advice — Ep 2: Comforting a Stressed Colleague | English B1-B2
Shadow this lesson: play a line, pause, and repeat it out loud — matching speed and intonation.
Conversation Script
Chris
I can't believe I still have three reports due by tomorrow morning.
Maya
Whoa, slow down, you look like you're about to lose it.
Chris
Honestly, I haven't slept properly in almost two days.
Maya
That's rough, no wonder you're on edge right now.
Chris
My manager keeps piling on tasks like there's no tomorrow.
Maya
Seriously? You should've told her weeks ago that this was unrealistic.
Chris
I know, but I didn't want to seem like I couldn't handle it.
Maya
That's exactly the kind of thinking that burns people out.
Chris
You're right, but it's too late to fix things before tomorrow's deadline.
Maya
Not necessarily, why don't we split one report and finish it together?
Chris
Would you actually be willing to stay late and help me out?
Maya
Of course, that's what teammates are for, isn't it?
Chris
I really appreciate that, it takes a huge weight off my shoulders.
Maya
Just breathe for a second, we'll get through this one step at a time.