Episode 134: Tim’s management style

Tim: Oh, that was a long day Sally. Sorry you had to babysit me the whole time. I just thought it was important to get my feet wet right from the start. Sally: So I saw. Tim: I don’t know what kind of manager Henry was but I … Sally: The best. Tim: Oh I […]

Listen 39 – Vacations

Share Music – Embed Audio – 41 Track 41 TASK 1. People are talking about their vacations. Did they enjoy them? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. 1. Yes/No 2. Yes/No 3. Yes/No 4. Yes/No 5. Yes/No 6. Yes/No 7. Yes/No 8. Yes/No TASK 2. Listen again. What word completes each statement? Write the correct letter. […]

Transcripts & Answer keys

Embed Music Files – Listen Audio – 41 Track 41 Transcripts 1. A: Did you have a nice vacation? B; It was nothing special. The weather was terrible. A: That’s too bad. 2. A: Did you enjoy your trip to Vancouver? B: Yeah, it was fantastic. The people are so nice. 3. A How was […]

Transcripts & Answer keys

Upload Music – Listen Audio Files – 39 Track 39 Transcripts 1. A: Did you have a good vacation? B: Not bad. I decided not to go away. I just stayed home and watched TV. A: You call that a vacation? 2. A: How was your vacation? B: So-so. A: Where did you go? B: […]

listen 38 – Vacations

Upload Music Files – Audio Hosting – 39 Track 39 These people didn’t have a good vacation. What the correct answer. 1. a. went away b. stayed home 2. a. went to Hawaii b. went to Okinawa 3. a. went away b. stayed home 4. a. invited relatives to stay b. visited relatives 5. a. went […]

Transcripts & Answer keys

Listen Music Files – Listen Audio Files – 37 Track 37 Transcripts 1. A: Hey, I was just talking to Cindy. Did you know she’s had a really good job in a computer company for a long time? B: Really? A: Yeah, but she’s decided to change jobs. She wants to become an elementary school […]

Listen 37 – Small talks

Listen Music Files – Listen Audio Files – 37 Track 37 TASK 1. Two people are talking. Does the second speaker know the information or is it new information? Listen and check (/) the correct answer. Known information New information 1 2 3 4 5 TASK 2. Listen again. Circle the correct answer. 1. a. […]

Episode 133: Fighting the fear

Dentist: No wonder you were frightened! Khalid: Exactly! It was terrible. Dentist: And every visit to the dentist has been awful since then, right? Khalid: Precise! Dentist: Well, I don’t know how long it’s been since you visited a dentist but, you know, technology has moved on a lot in the last few years and […]

Episode 132: Childhood traumas

Dentist: Now the receptionist told me you’re a bit frightened of dentists. Is that right? Khalid: Yes I’m terrified actually. Dentist: Well I hope I can change your mind about me! So first of all, let me ask you a few questions about your dental history. Khalid: OK, if you think it will help. Dentist: […]

Episode 131: Confusing coffees

Tim: Er… right, OK. I think I’ve got that straight. Customer: Eh, good. Well, that didn’t take long. Now where is Henry? Tim: Oh, he’s on easy street now; he’s retired. I’m the new Henry. I’m Tim. I’ve taken over from him. Nice to meet you. Customer: You too. I’m sure you’ll work out fine. […]