Episode 30: Career decisions

Tim: Hi Alice, what are you reading? Alice: Oh. It’s about maternity and baby care. They’ve asked me to change wards. Tim: But you love working in the emergency wards. Alice: Yes, well.I want to work with Dr. Laver. Tim: Dr. Laver? Alice: He specializes in looking after children. He’s a great doctor, really friendly […]

Episode 29: A secret admirer

Helen: It’s Valentine’s Day. There’s a card for you Alice. Who is it from? Alice: Give me a minute. Let me read it first…It says: “Oh Nurse Alice. You’re the queen of my palace. I don’t know if you care for me. But I must tell my feelings free. Who knows what’s in store. Do […]

Episode 28: The year of the dog

Alice: Happy Chinese New Year Helen! What are you doing? Helen: Reading about our Chinese astrology signs. Alice: Oh do tell. Helen: Well, I was born in ’86 so I’m a tiger. I have an air of authority and am courageous but I’m also prone to emotional outbursts and react poorly under stress. Alice: Oh, […]

Episode 27: The hungry cat

Tim: I don’t believe it! Kitty’s just eaten my dinner. I was putting the kettle on and I turned round and there she was, eating my chicken. That cat’s a pain in the neck. Alice: Oh calm down. Tim: It drives me mad! I’m starving, I’ve been slaving away in that dusty old stockroom all […]

Episode 26: Planning a meal

Michal: Alice was only helping me! Helen: I’m sorry Michal, I didn’t mean to fly off the handle. What’s wrong? Michal: I was just telling Alice I wanted to eat better but that I didn’t know how to cook any of my favourite dishes. Helen: Mm, let’s think about this. I know! Chinese New Year […]

Episode 25: Fast food

Alice: Ooh, what’s that smell? Do I detect cheeseburger and fries? Michal, you disappoint me. What happened to all your resolve at New Year? Michal: I’m trying to give up fast food but it’s just so easy and cheap. I’m really beginning to run out of money so I can’t afford better food and I’m […]

Episode 24: The Stockroom

Manager: Morning Tim, you look very well turned out today. Tim: Thank you. It’s a new suit for the New Year. I like to look smart for the customers. Manager: Yes. Erm, I need to talk to you about something. I’d like you to work in the stockroom. Tim: The stockroom! But… Manager: I know, […]

Episode 23: New Year’s resolutions

Alice: Oh it’s nearly the New Year. Has everyone got their champagne glasses ready? There’s still time to think about our New Year’s resolutions. Tim, you go first. Tim: OK, this year I’m going to work really hard and try and get promoted! What about you, cousin Michal? Michal: I’m going to give up fast […]

Episode 22: Christmas lunch

Alice: OK, who’s for turkey and all the trimmings? All: Me! Helen: Let’s pull the crackers first! Michal pull one with me. Alice, you pull one with Tim. Tim: OK, here goes! Helen: I won! Tim: Ah so did I! Michal: What did you get? Helen: A hat, a key-ring and a joke. Are you […]

Episode 21: Tim’s treat

Tim: Hiya folks. How’s everyone this fine evening? Alice: Exhausted! I had to give someone mouth-to-mouth for the first time today! Helen: That’s so exciting, congratulations! You must feel really proud. Alice: Yes I do. How are you Helen? Helen: I’m tired, I’ve been staring at finance textbooks all day. Michal: I think my head […]

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