Episode 10: Choosing a film

Alice: Oh, what do you fancy seeing? There’s Must Love Dogs – a rom-com. Oh I love romantic comedies, don’t you? Pride and Prejudice is on – I adore period dramas. You know all those fine ladies and gents from ages ago, long dresses and grand houses. What kind of films do you like – action, adventure, musicals? Michal: […]

Episode 9: The favour

Michal: I’m going to see a film tonight. Will anyone like to come with me? Alice: Oh I’d love to Michal but I have to iron all these shirts for Tim. Helen: Look, why don’t you go with Michal and I’ll iron the shirts? Michal: Oh Helen, that’s so kind of you. Alice: But don’t […]

Episode 8: The newcomer

Alice: Hi Michal! Look what I found in a box, near the rubbish bins outside the hospital. Can you believe someone wanted to throw her away! Isn’t she adorable? Michal: What are you going to call her? How about Bronka? That’s a good Polish name. Alice: Mm, I think she looks more like a Co-Co…Oh, […]

Episode 7: Paying the rent

Helen: Oh no, it’s that time of the month again – time to pay the rent. Tim: Comes round fast enough, doesn’t it? Alice: Yeah and I’m so broke just now. I don’t know where my money goes. Tim: You need to tighten your belt Alice. Well, I’m fairly flush this month, want me to […]

Episode 6: Breakfast time

Tim: Morning, campers! Alice: Ooh, not so loud, my head’s killing me. Michal: I’m feel awful too. I’ve got a pain stomach. My head hurts….. Tim: Welcome to your first British hangover Michal! What you need now is a good fry-up. Alice: Bleugh! Oh, morning Helen. You look as bad as I feel. Have you […]

Episode 5: Helen at home

Helen: Hello? Mum: Hello? Helen? It’s mum here. How are you my dear? Studying hard? You know how much your degree means to your father and me. Helen: I was studying before you phoned me! Listen, I need your advice. I’m in love! But he doesn’t even notice me. He only has eyes for Alice. […]

Episode 4 : Another round

Michal: She’s beautiful. Alice: What’s wrong with you? Helen: Nothing! You know I think Michal really likes you. Alice: Don’t be daft! He’s only being polite. Helen: Do you think so? Alice: Yes, and why are you so interested all of a sudden? Helen: No, no reason really. Look, I’ve got to get back to […]

Episode 3: At the pub

Tim: It’s your round Alice Alice: What, again? Alright, what do you all want? Helen: An orange juice please. Michal: The same for me too. Tim: Oh come on Michal, you’re not in Poland now. Why not try a traditional pint of English bitter? Michal: OK then. Tim: And the usual for me – a […]

Episode 2: In the flat

Tim: Alice this is my cousin Michal – our new flatmate. He’s really missing his friends. Alice: Oh, Michal let me take your mind off that…So, where are you from? Michal: From near Warsaw – the Polish capital. Alice: Oh, what do you do? Michal: I’m a guide tourist. Alice: So interesting! Why are you […]

Episode 1: At the airport

Helen: What does Michal look like? Tim: Well, he’s tall and well built. He’s got brown eyes and a shaved head. Helen: Is he handsome? Tim: Of course he is! He’s my cousin. Helen: And what’s he like? Is he like you too? Tim: No, he’s quite shy really. Helen: Oh look! Is that him? […]