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Booking a table a (1.45)

Practical English Episode 1
Hi. I’m Jenny Zielinski. I’m from New York.
Checking into a hotel a (1.42) Tomorrow’s my birthday, and my favourite restaurant
Hello. I’m Rob. I’m from London. I’m a journalist. in New York is Locanda Verde. It’s Italian.
Today I’m in Poland. I’m not on holiday. I’m here for
work. Booking a table – listen and complete (1.46)
Waiter Locanda Verde. Good morning. How can I
Checking into a hotel – listen and order (1.43) help you?
Rob Hello. Jenny Hello. A table for tomorrow, please.
Receptionist Good afternoon. Waiter Tomorrow… er, Tuesday?
Rob My name’s Rob Walker. I have a Jenny Yes, that’s right.
reservation. Waiter How many people?
Receptionist Sorry, what’s your surname? Jenny Three.
Rob Walker. Waiter What time?
Receptionist How do you spell it? Jenny Seven o’clock.
Rob W-A-L-K-E-R. Waiter What’s your name, please?
Receptionist Sorry? Jenny Jenny Zielinski. That’s Z-I-E-L-I-N-S-K-I.
Rob W-A-L-K-E-R. Waiter Thank you, Ms, er, Zielinski. OK. So, a table
Receptionist Thank you. OK, Mr Walker. You’re in for three on Tuesday at seven.
room 321. Jenny Great. Thanks. Bye.
Rob Thanks. Waiter Goodbye, see you tomorrow.

Checking into a hotel – listen and repeat (1.44) Useful phrases (1.47)
Rob Hello. Rob I have a reservation.
Receptionist Good afternoon. Receptionist How do you spell it?
Rob My name’s Rob Walker. I have a Receptionist Sorry?
reservation. Receptionist Thank you.
Receptionist Sorry, what’s your surname? Waiter Good morning.
Rob Walker. Waiter How can I help you?
Receptionist How do you spell it? Jenny A table for tomorrow, please.
Rob W-A-L-K-E-R. Jenny That’s right.
Receptionist Sorry?
Rob W-A-L-K-E-R.
Receptionist Thank you. OK, Mr Walker. You’re in
room 321.
Rob Thanks.

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2C Video Listening 2C Video Listening

Meet the students Meet the students – extracts
1 Brighton is in the south of England.
Hello, I’m Alicia. Today I’m in Brighton.
2 It’s a big school with about three hundred and fifty
Brighton is in the south of England. It’s on the coast.
students.
It’s a fantastic town, and it’s famous for the Royal
3 His class is small, with only five students.
Pavilion, the pier, and the beach. But I’m not on
4 …they’re in the computer room…or here, in the
holiday. I’m here to visit an English language school.
canteen.
This is the school. It’s a big school with about three 5 It’s a big house with five bedrooms, a kitchen, and
hundred and fifty students. Rike and Hyeongwoo are a garden.
students at the school. Hyeongwoo is twenty-three
years old. He’s from Korea. He’s a beginner student. Revise and Check
His class is small, with only five students. His teacher
Can you understand these people? 1&2 (2.28)
is Stephen. He’s English. He’s very friendly, and he’s
1
a very good teacher.
I = interviewer, J = Jayna
Rike is nineteen years old. She’s from Germany. I What’s your name?
She’s an intermediate student, and her class is big, J Jayna.
with eleven students. Her teacher is Laura. She’s I How do you spell it?
English. She’s really nice, and she’s a very good J J-A-Y-N-A.
teacher, too. 2

When Rike and Hyeongwoo aren’t in class, they’re in I = interviewer, V = Vera

the computer room…or here, in the canteen. In the I Where are you from?

evening they’re at home. Rike and Hyeongwoo live in V I’m from Russia.

a student house. It’s near the school. It’s a big house I Where in Russia?

with five bedrooms, a kitchen, and a garden. V Er, Moscow – capital.

3
Brighton is great for students like Rike and
I = interviewer, R = Richard
Hyeongwoo. The people are friendly, and the town is
I How old are you?
exciting and fun!
R I’m sixty-six.
4
I = interviewer, M = Mairi
I What’s your mobile phone number?
M It’s oh seven five six, four three seven eight.
5
I = interviewer, Ia = Iain
I What’s your email address?
Ia It’s Iain dot Smith at yahoo dot com.

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Practical English Episode 2 Buying lunch (Jenny) (3.25)
Buying lunch (Rob) (3.23) Assistant Hi. How can I help you?
Barman Who’s next? Jenny Hi. How much is this tuna salad?
Rob Can I have a cheese sandwich, Assistant It’s seven twenty.
please? Jenny OK, fine. And this mineral water,
Barman Anything else? please.
Rob And a Coke, please. Assistant That’s nine dollars seventy cents.
Barman Ice and lemon? Jenny Here you are.
Rob No, thanks. Assistant Thank you. Have a nice day.
Barman There you go. Amy Jenny!
Rob Thanks. How much is it? Jenny Amy! Hi, how are you?
Barman Six pounds seventy-five. Amy I’m fine. How are you?
Rob Here you are. Jenny I’m fine, too.
Barman Thanks. Here’s your change. Amy What’s that?
Jenny Oh, just a salad and some water.
Buying lunch e – listen and repeat (3.24) Amy You are good! Look, wait for me. We
Barman Who’s next? can have lunch together in the park.
Rob Can I have a cheese sandwich, Jenny Sure! Great idea.
please? Amy Can I have a cheese sandwich, a
Barman Anything else? cappuccino, and a brownie, please?
Rob And a Coke, please.
Barman Ice and lemon? Useful phrases (3.26)
Rob No, thanks. Rob Can I have a cheese sandwich
Barman There you go. please?
Rob Thanks. How much is it? Barman Anything else?
Barman Six pounds seventy-five. Rob And a Coke please.
Rob Here you are. Barman Ice and lemon?
Barman Thanks. Here’s your change. Rob No, thanks.
Rob How much is it?
Rob Here you are.
Barman Here’s your change.
Jenny I’m fine, too.
Amy Wait for me.
Jenny Sure!
Jenny Great idea.

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4C Video Listening Revise and Check

Beaulieu Motor Museum
Can you understand these people? 3&4 (4.25)
Hi! I’m Louise, and today I’m in Beaulieu. 1
I = interviewer, R = Richard
Beaulieu is a small village. It’s in England, but
I What’s in your bag?
Beaulieu is a French word. In English, we say Bjuli,
R Er, my coat, and water, and wallet.
but in French it’s Beau lieu – beautiful place. And it
2
really is beautiful! Beaulieu is in the New Forest. It’s
I = interviewer, R = Rachel
famous for its big house, old church, and fantastic
I What’s in your bag?
motor museum.
R In my bag I keep my purse, my phone, and an
The National Motor Museum in Beaulieu is sixty-two
umbrella.
years old. It’s a very interesting place, with lots and
3
lots of cars. Let’s go and see!
I = interviewer, K = Kieran
These are some of the cars. These are old, vintage I Are you from a big or small family?
cars. These are fast, modern cars. This is my K I’m from a small family. I have my mum, my dad,
favourite car. It’s British and its name is Bluebird. It’s and one little sister.
fifty-five years old and it’s very, very fast! 4
I = interviewer, D= Debra
These cars are from lots of different countries. This is
I How much is a cup of coffee in your local coffee
a Mercedes sixty hp. It’s a German car. It’s a
shop?
hundred and ten years old and it’s black and gold.
D It’s four dollars.
This is a Ferrari Dino. It’s Italian. It’s forty years old.
I Do you think it’s cheap or expensive?
It’s red and it’s great.
D I think it’s expensive.
This is a Ford Anglia. Ford is an American company, 5
but the Anglia is a British car. This blue Ford Anglia is I = interviewer, S = Susan
very famous. It’s the Weasley’s car in the Harry I Can you describe your car?
Potter films! S I have a Fiat five hundred automatic, so a small
But the National Motor Museum isn’t just famous for car.
cars. It’s also famous for motorbikes. This is an
American Harley Davidson, this is an Italian Ducati,
and this is a German BMW.

The National Motor Museum is fantastic, and

Beaulieu is a beautiful village. Come and see!

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A night out (5.30)
Practical English Episode 3 Amy Hi. Sorry I’m late. What time’s the show?

Telling the time a (5.21) Jenny Don’t worry. It’s at eight o’clock.
Rob I’m tired. What time is it? Amy What time is it now?
Alan It’s eleven o’clock.
Jenny It’s OK. It’s only twenty to eight….[fade]
Rob I need to go. I have a meeting in
Oxford tomorrow morning. Amy What a great show!
Alan One more drink?
Jenny Yes, fantastic. I’m hungry. Do you want a
Rob Oh, OK!
pizza?
Rob Excuse me. What time is it?
Amy What time is it?
Woman It’s a quarter to eight. What time’s
your train? Jenny Um, quarter to eleven.
Rob At seven forty-seven.
Amy It’s late and I’m tired.
Woman You need to hurry! You only have
Jenny Come on. I know a really good Italian
two minutes.
restaurant near here.
Rob Thanks.
Rob Hello. I’m Rob Walker. I’m sorry I’m Amy Oh, OK. Let’s go.
late.
Man You’re an hour late. It’s half past ten. Useful phrases (5.31)

Rob I know. I’m really sorry. Rob I need to go.

Woman You need to hurry.
Telling the time – listen and repeat (5.22) Man You’re an hour late.
Rob I’m tired. What time is it? Rob I’m really sorry.
Alan It’s eleven o’clock. Jenny Don’t worry.
Rob I need to go. I have a meeting in Amy What a great show!
Oxford tomorrow morning. Amy It’s late and I’m tired.
Alan One more drink? Jenny Come on.
Rob Oh, OK! Amy OK. Let’s go.
Rob Excuse me. What time is it?
Woman It’s a quarter to eight. What time’s
your train?
Rob At seven forty-seven.
Woman You need to hurry! You only have
two minutes.
Rob Thanks.
Rob Hello. I’m Rob Walker. I’m sorry I’m
late.
Man You’re an hour late. It’s half past ten.
Rob I know. I’m really sorry.

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6C Video Listening 6C Video Listening

A day in the life of a New York tour guide A day in the life of a New York tour guide –
N = narrator, P = Peter extracts
N Hi! I'm Louisa. I’m in New York. I’m from England, 1 Every morning he goes there by subway.
but I’m here to learn about the life of a tour guide. 2 After work, Peter takes the subway back to
Peter Greenwald is a New York tour guide. He Brooklyn.
lives in a small apartment in Brooklyn. He usually 3 Then he relaxes.
gets up at eight o’clock. Peter has a big breakfast.
He usually has fruit and cereal, and sometimes Revise and Check
he has an omelette. He leaves the house at nine
Can you understand these people? 5&6 (6.20)
o’clock.
1
Peter works for a company called Real New York
I = interviewer, J = John
Tours. His tours always begin in Times Square.
I What do you usually have for breakfast?
Every morning, he goes there by subway. Peter
J Um, just toast and a cup of tea, maybe.
usually arrives at about nine forty-five.
2
He meets his group and tells them about the tour.
I = interviewer, H = Hanna
At ten o’clock, the tour begins.
I Do you live in a house or a flat?
P OK, let’s go!
H It’s a house.
N Peter takes them to places of interest all around
I Where is it?
Manhattan. They have lunch in Greenwich
H It’s in Stockport, outside Manchester.
Village. Peter usually has a real New York pizza.
3
The tour ends in Wall Street.
I = interviewer, L = Lisa
P Wall Street is a very old street. The New York
I Do you have children?
Stock Exchange is here.
L I have children, yes I do. I have one son. He is
N After work, Peter takes the subway back to
sixteen.
Brooklyn. Then he relaxes. He usually reads a
4
book. Sometimes, he watches TV.
I = interviewer, S = Susan
He goes to bed at about eleven o’clock. He needs
I What do you do?
to sleep. Every day he walks about six miles!
S I’m retired.
Peter is an excellent tour guide: he loves his job,
I Do you like being retired?
and he loves New York.
S I do...very much.
5
I = interviewer, K = Kieran
I What time do you get up during the week?
K Um, quite early. Usually before eight a.m.
I And at weekends?
K At the weekends, much later. About ten a.m.

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Talking on the phone (7.30)
Practical English Episode 4
Jenny Hello?
Saying the date a (7.27) Rob Hello. Is that, uh, Jennifer Zielinski?
Rob What’s the date today? Jenny Yes. Who’s that?
Alan I think it’s the 2nd of June. Rob This is Rob Walker.
Rob Are you sure? Isn’t it the 1st? Jenny I’m sorry, who?
Alan No, definitely the 2nd. Rob Rob Walker. I work for London
Rob Oh no! It’s my dad’s birthday. 24seven. We need to talk about your
trip to London in March. Er, you
Saying the date c (7.28)
arrive on the 12th of March and you
Rob Dad!
leave on the 19th, is that right?
Henry Rob, hi!
Jenny I’m really sorry Mr. Walker… er, Rob,
Rob Hi. This is for you.
but I’m not at work. Today is a
Henry For me? It’s my favourite wine. Thanks Rob!
holiday here.
But why?
Rob A holiday?
Rob For your birthday of course! Happy birthday!
Jenny Yes, you know, it’s Thanksgiving. I’m
Henry Rob, it isn’t my birthday today! My birthday’s
at my parent’s house, with my family.
on the 2nd of July. Today’s the 2nd of June.
Rob Thanksgiving. Of course. Sorry. We
Rob Oh no!
don’t have Thanksgiving in England.
Henry Don’t worry. Come in! Have a glass of
Jenny No problem. Listen, call me on
wine…
Monday at work. No, not Monday,

Saying the date – listen and repeat (7.29) Tuesday.

the first of January Rob Tuesday the third of December?

the second of February Jenny Yes.

the eighth of March Jenny’s mom Jenny! Hurry up!

the ninth of April Jenny Talk to you on Tuesday. Thanks for

the eleventh of May calling.

the fourteenth of June Rob Bye.

the eighteenth of July Jenny Bye.

the twentieth of August

the twenty-second of September
the twenty-third of October
the thirtieth of November
the thirty-first of December

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I How long do you practise for?
Useful phrases (7.31)
S Each rehearsal is three hours long.
Rob What’s the date today?
I How often do you give concerts?
Rob Are you sure?
T We usually give concerts once a month.
Rob Isn’t it the 1st?
I Where do you give concerts?
Rob It’s my dad’s birthday.
N We give concerts in lots of different locations. We
Rob This is for you.
give concerts in bars and in theatres and in
Rob Happy Birthday!
churches.
Rob Is that Jennifer Zielinski?
I What kind of music do you like singing?
Jenny Yes. Who’s that?
S I like singing lots of different types of music,
Rob We need to talk about your trip to London.
especially jazz and opera.
Rob Of course!
I Do you think everybody can sing?
Jenny Call me on Monday at work. I think everyone can sing because everyone can
F
Jenny Talk to you on Tuesday.
talk.
T I think everybody can learn how to sing.
8C Video Listening A I think everyone apart from my dad can sing. Yes.
Singing in a choir I Why do you like singing?
I = interviewer, F = Freddie, S = Steph, A = Alex, F I love music and I love being able to make music
T = Tegan, N = Nell with my own body, my own voice, without
I This is a choir. They're called the Oxford needing any extra tools.
Gargoyles. A gargoyle is a type of statue. You see N I enjoy singing a lot because I think it’s a really fun
them on a lot of old buildings in Oxford and other thing to do. And it’s also a very social
cities. activity, so you can do it with anyone, with
Today the Oxford Gargoyles have a rehearsal. any of your friends, and you can do it at any time,
They have a new song to practise, an old English or in any place.
folk song called Scarborough Fair. Let’s find out S I like singing because I feel happy when I sing.
more about the choir and the people in it. I Do you prefer singing solo or with a group?
How many people are in the choir? T I definitely prefer singing in a group because I like
F There are thirteen people in the choir. singing with my friends and I think it’s
I Are you all students? really fun to be able to sing together.
S Yes, we’re all students at Oxford University. A It’s nice to sing solos, but it is more pressure as
I What do you study? well.
S I study music. S I like both solo singing and choir singing.
A I study music. Choir Are you going to Scarborough Fair?
T I study music. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
N I study languages, specifically French and Italian. Remember me to one who lives there
I How often do you practise? She once was a true love of mine.
N We practise twice a week – on Wednesdays and Tell her to make me a cambric shirt
Saturdays. Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

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Without no seams nor needle work I = interviewer, R = Richard
Then she'll be a true love of mine. I What do you like doing at the weekend?
Tell her to find me an acre of land R Er, I like cycling, walking, um, socializing, cooking.
Parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme
Between the salt water and the sea strand Practical English Episode 5
Then she’ll be a true love of mine.
Inviting and offering (9.19)
Rob Hey, Alan. Would you like to come to
Revise and Check
the match with me on Sunday? It’s
Can you understand these people? 7&8 (8.19) Norwich against Chelsea,
1 and I have two tickets.
I = interviewer, S = Spencer Alan Wow! What time’s the match?
I What do you usually do in the evening after Rob It’s at four o’clock.
school? Alan Yeah, I’d love to. Thanks.
S Um, I usually go to sports practices, and finish Rob Would you like to meet for lunch
homework, and have dinner and things. first?
2 Alan Sorry, I can’t. It’s my mum’s birthday,
I = interviewer, S = Sahil and I need to have lunch with her.
I What kind of films do you like? But I can meet you there.
S Normally action movies or comedy. Rob Great. Let’s meet at half past three at
I Do you usually watch films at home or at the the entrance to the Tube station.
cinema? Alan Fine. See you there.
S Depends. If it’s a good action movie, I like to go Alan They are playing really badly. I hope
out and watch. the second half is better.
3 Rob Me, too. I know they can win. Would
I = interviewer, S = Susan you like a burger?
I When’s your birthday? Alan No, thanks. I’m not very hungry.
S My birthday is the fifth of April. Rob How about a coffee?
I What do you usually do on your birthday? Alan Yeah, great.
S Go out for a meal with family and friends. Rob Um, a burger and a water, please.
4 Alan And I’d like a coffee.
I = interviewer, N = Nell Barman Milk and sugar?
I Do you drive to work? Alan Yes, please.
K Yes, I do. Rob Come on!
I Can you park near where you work?
K Yes, there’s a car park at my office.

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Alan See you there.
Pronunciation (9.20)
Rob Would you like a burger?
a pizza
Rob How about a coffee?
like a pizza
Steve I’d like to ask you something.
Would you like a pizza?
Jenny I don’t think it’s a good idea.
see a film
to see a film
10C Video Listening
Would you like to see a film?
Buildings with a past

Meeting an old friend (9.21) Hi! I’m Greg. Welcome to Oxford. I’m visiting the Old
Steve Hi, Jenny. What a surprise! Bank Hotel. It’s an unusual hotel in the centre of the
Jenny Hi, Steve! city.
Steve How are you? You’re looking great.
The Old Bank is in the High Street, in the centre of
Jenny Thanks. I’m well. How about you?
Oxford. Today it’s a luxury hotel, but these buildings
Steve I’m OK. Hey, it’s starting to rain. Would you
– from number ninety-two to number ninety-four –
like a coffee?
have a very interesting history.
Jenny Oh, thanks, Steve, but I have a meeting in an
hour. In the sixteenth century, they were part of Christ

Steve Oh, come on Jenny. I’d like to talk to you. Church College. In the eighteenth century, they were

Jenny OK. A quick coffee. different shops. And we know that in eighteen-oh-

Steve Jenny, I’d like to ask you something. eight the buildings were one business – a bank.

Jenny Yes? There was a bank here for almost two hundred years,
Steve There’s an exhibition of Picasso at the but today it’s a famous Oxford hotel. Would you like
MOMA next week. I know you love Picasso. to go in and look? Let’s go.
Would you like to come with me?
The Old Bank Hotel has a beautiful reception and a
Jenny Listen, Steve. I’m really busy at work at the
fantastic restaurant. There are forty-two bedrooms
moment. Next week isn’t a good week for
and they’re all very comfortable. They have great
me.
views of Oxford’s famous colleges. This room has a
Steve Sure. No problem. Maybe we can meet one
large bed, two chairs, a table, a television, and a
evening, when you have more time and…
cupboard. It has a beautiful marble bathroom, too.
have dinner or see a show?
Jenny Listen, Steve. I don’t think it’s a good idea. But there are other rooms that visitors to the hotel

But thanks. Oh, look at the time! I need to go. don’t usually see. These secret rooms are here in the

Let’s ask for the check. cellar, under the hotel. These are the old bank vaults.
When the hotel was a bank, all the money was here.
Useful phrases (9.22) The rooms were small and the doors weren’t easy to
Rob Would you like to come to the match with open! They were very, very strong, and on each one,
me? there was a large lock.
Alan Yes, I’d love to.
Rob Let’s meet at half past three.

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I = interviewer, S = Spencer
Today, these old vaults are storerooms. The hotel
I Where were you at ten o’clock last night?
keeps its wine collection in here, so it’s very, very
S At ten o’clock last night I was in my hotel room.
safe!

Ninety-two to ninety-four High Street is a part of

Practical English Episode 6
Oxford’s history. And today, if you want to visit
Oxford, the Old Bank is a fantastic place to see! Asking for and giving directions a (11.20)
1 C

Revise and Check Go straight on.

2 A
Can you understand these people? 9&10 (10.19)
Turn right.
1
3 B
I = interviewer, A = Anna
Turn left.
I What are you doing in Oxford today?
A I’m here visiting a friend and just looking around. Asking for and giving directions b (11.21)
2 Rob Excuse me. Is there a cash machine
I = interviewer, Ia = Iain near here?
I What clothes do you usually wear for work? Woman Yes. There’s one at Barclays Bank.
Ia I wear semi-formal clothes, so a shirt and Rob Sorry, where is that?
trousers, but I don’t need to wear a tie. Woman Turn left and go straight on. Then
3 turn right and it’s on the right.
I = interviewer, J = Jayna Rob Thanks very much.
I Would you like to live in England? Woman You’re welcome.
J Yes.
I Why? Asking for and giving directions d (11.22)

J The history of the place, and just, um, it really is a Rob Oh ****. I don’t believe it. Excuse me, this

beautiful country. cash machine isn’t working. Is there another

4 one near here?

I = interviewer, S = Sandra Man Yeah, there’s one in HSBC. Go straight on,

I Are you staying in a hotel? turn right. Go straight on for a bit and it’s on

S Yes. the left.

I Do you like it? Rob Thanks.

S Yes, I like it very much.

I Why?
S It’s situated near the river, it’s really nice and
cosy, they serve pints in the evening, so we’re
fine.

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Where’s Jenny’s hotel (11.23)
12C Video Listening
Strangers on a Train – Part 3
Jenny Hello?
D = David, O = Olivia
Rob Hi, Jennifer?
D Olivia’s car was in the station car park.
Jenny Yes.
‘Nice car,’ I said.
Rob This is Rob Walker from London 24Seven.
It was a big BMW. She was a very fast driver. She
I’m phoning to check you got the email I sent
stopped outside my flat. We said goodbye, and
you.
exchanged phone numbers.
Jenny Er, what was it about?
The next morning there was a message from
Rob It was the information about your hotel for
Olivia.
next week.
O I really want to see you again! Friday?
Jenny Just a second. Yes, here it is. Hotel Indigo,
D On Friday morning, Olivia phoned me. Hello.
London Street. Where is it exactly?
It’s very near Paddington Station. You can O I have two tickets for a Beethoven concert tonight
Rob
at the Royal Albert Hall! Can you get them from
get the Heathrow Express train from the
the box office at seven fifteen? We can meet in
airport to the station. It only takes about 15
the bar at seven thirty. The concert starts at
minutes.
eight.
Jenny Great. Can I walk to the hotel from the
station?
Rob Yes, it’s very near. Can you see it on the 12C Video Listening
map? Strangers on a Train – Part 4

Jenny Ah yes, I have it now. D I arrived at the Royal Albert Hall at seven o’clock.

Rob Turn left when you leave the station. Then go I got the tickets, and I waited in the bar. But Olivia

straight on for a bit and turn right into London didn’t arrive. I looked at my watch. It was seven

Street. The hotel’s opposite Norfolk Square. forty-five. I looked at my phone. There was a

Jenny Great. message.

Rob I can come to the hotel in the morning on O Sorry! In a meeting. Leave my ticket at the box

your first day. We can walk to the office office.

together. D I left her ticket at the box office and went to my

Jenny OK. See you then. seat. The concert started, but Olivia didn’t arrive.

Rob Bye.
Jenny Bye. When the concert finished, I phoned her, but her
phone was off.
Useful phrases (11.24) W The number you are dialling is currently
Rob Is there a cash machine near here? unavailable.
Rob Thanks very much. D I sent her a text: Where are you?
Rob I don’t believe it! I was very angry. I left the concert hall and went
Rob Excuse me, this cash machine isn’t working. home.
Rob It only takes about 15 minutes. I opened the door of my flat and turned on the
Rob Turn left when you leave the station. light…

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Video Script
5
12C Video Listening
I = interviewer, S = Susan
Strangers on a Train – Part 5
I Is there a good café near here?
D I opened the door of my flat and turned on the
S Yes, there is. It’s just along on the right.
light.
My flat looked very different. Oh no! There was no
TV, and there weren’t any pictures on the walls. I
went into my bedroom. My laptopwasn’t there. But
there was a nice smell: Chanel Number Five.

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Can you understand these people? 11&12 (12.13)
1
I = interviewer, S = Sophie
I What did you do last weekend?
S Last weekend it was my birthday, so I went out for
a meal with friends, and it was very sunny as well,
so we went for a long walk afterwards.
2
I = interviewer, J = Jayna
I Where did you go for your last holiday?
J I went to Japan for Christmas.
3
I = interviewer, R = Rozie
I When was the last time you went to a restaurant?
R The last time I went to a restaurant, er, was over
the weekend. I went to Sweetwater, in, er, it’s a
French restaurant in Brooklyn.
I Did you enjoy the meal?
R I loved it. It was great.
4
I = interviewer, C = Chimi
I Are you good at giving directions?
C No, I’m not. I am the worst person to ask for
directions. I myself am not good at finding places
or following directions, so I pretty much am not
good at it.

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