Episode 130: A note in the kitchen

Helen: Hiya! Where is everyone? Mm Bronka do you know where they’ve all gone? I know it’s Tim’s first day at the cafe but Alice should be back from her night shift and Khalid doesn’t go to college till later. Oh there’s a note. ‘Hi Helen. Am holding Khalid’s hand at the dentist. He’s as […]

Episode 129: A box of chocs

Alice: Morning! Oh at last, I’m back home after a killer night shift. Khalid: Want me to put the kettle on? Alice: Oh thanks. You’re a star! And here’s a reward for making the tea! Khalid: What’s that? Alice: A box of yummy chocs. Khalid: That’s not like you, healthy nurse Alice, bringing something so […]

Episode 128: First day jitters

Khalid: So it’s your first day at the cafe today. What are you feeling? Tim: Excited and terrified! Khalid: You’ll be fine. Don’t worry. Tim: That’s easy for you to say. You’re not taking over from Mr Nice Guy. Khalid: Tim you’re a great guy! Those people in the cafe are lucky to have someone […]

Episode 127: An unwanted gift

Assistant: Happy New Year madam. How can I help you? Helen: I’d like to return this jumper please. Assistant: I see. Is there anything wrong with it? Helen: Nothing except the colour, the shape and the size! Assistant: And do you have the receipt? Helen: No, you see it was a Christmas present. Assistant: Well […]

Episode 126: Decorating

Helen’s Dad: Right, that undercoat seems pretty dry now. Let’s get the paint ready. How many coats do you think we’ll need? Khalid: Well the walls seem quite – what’s the word? – porous. We might need two. Dad: So have you done much of this before? Khalid: My uncle’s a painter and a decorator […]

Episode 125: Opening prezzies

Khalid: Is everyone ready for Secret Santa before we all go our separate ways for the holidays? Alice: Yes! Shall I go first? Well, I wonder what’s inside this box. … Oh a child’s plastic pony. Very funny! Tim this one’s for you. Tim: Mmm, what’s this? It’s soft, made of material. … Ah! It’s […]

Episode 124: Secret Santa

Helen: It won’t be long till Christmas is here. What does everyone want to do to celebrate? Tim: Let’s do Secret Santa this year. Khalid: What’s that? Alice: Well, we put everyone’s name in a hat and then we each pick one out. Tim: But you don’t say whose name you got. Alice: Oh yes, […]

Episode 123: Painting and decorating

Helen’s Dad: The shelves look great Khalid. Khalid: Thank you. I enjoy working with my hands. I miss doing practical things like this when I’m studying all the time. Dad: Well I have an idea which might suit us both. Khalid: Really, what’s that? Dad: I hear you’re not going back home over the holidays. […]

Episode 122: Mucking out

Instructor: Horses have thick coats so you can brush quite hard, do you see? Do you want to try Ellie? Ellie: Yes please. Oh Alice, isn’t Dusty’s coat gorgeous? Alice: It certainly is and you’re grooming her really well. Ellie: Alice, can I ask you something? Alice: Course you can my dear. Ellie: Do you […]

Episode 121: Pony riding

Ellie: Watch me Alice! Look how fast I’m going! Alice: Wow! You’re doing really well Ellie. Instructor: OK and walk! Good Dusty, good Ellie. And halt. Now, dismount Ellie. Ellie: Oh that was fantastic! I love Dusty. She’s the best horse in the world. Isn’t she beautiful? Alice: She certainly is. So have you enjoyed […]