Episode 61: A difficult conversation

Helen: Hi Michal, what are you doing on the computer? Let’s see. One ticket to Poland! Michal, what’s going on? Michal: Helen, we have to talk about everything! We need to talk about love, commitment, family and about dads. Helen: Dad? What did he say to you in the garden? You’ve been acting all funny […]

Episode 60: Bad news

Michal: What if it’s her? Tim: You’ve got to talk to her. Michal: Hello? Dad: Michal? It’s dad. Michal: Oh dzien dobry tatus. Dad: No, no, no you’re in England, let’s talk English. It’s good for both of us to practise. Michal: OK. So, how are you? Dad: Not great. Michal: What’s wrong? Dad: Oh, […]

Episode 59: Tim’s love advice

Michal: Tim, can I talk to you? Tim: Sure, what’s on your mind? Michal: It’s about Helen and her family. Tim: Yeah, how was that visit you had to her folks’ place? Michal: It was difficult. Tim: Why? Michal: Well, I thought Helen and I were just having some fun, you know, nothing too serious. […]

Episode 58: A complaint

Tim: How can I help you sir? Customer: It’s about this watch. Tim: What seems to be the problem? Customer: The alarm doesn’t work and the strap leaves a green mark on my wrist when I take it off. Tim: Have you worn the watch in the shower perhaps sir? Customer: No and I only […]

Episode 57: Dr Laver takes the plunge

Dr. Laver: I had a lovely time at the barbecue, although I drank too much wine. I had a terrible hangover. Alice: Did you? I just wish I hadn’t had that salmon, especially as I’d already had enough food. I was just being greedy. Dr. Laver: Oh well, not to worry, you’ll be alright soon. […]

Episode 56: At the doctor’s

Dr. Kelly: So, what’s the matter? Alice: Well, I’ve been feeling ill ever since a barbecue a few days ago. My stomach’s still upset, and I feel dizzy. Dr. Kelly: I see. Any other symptoms? Alice: Erm, I’ve got a bit of a temperature. Dr Kelly: Well, it isn’t anything serious, probably just food poisoning… […]

Episode 55: Fatherly advice

Michal: Hello, I’ve been sent to take you. Dad: I can’t get a minute’s peace around here! Michal: No wonders you love it here, your garden’s beautiful. Dad: Thank you Michal. Just my luck though, neither Helen nor her mother has green fingers. Michal: I love gardening! Dad: I knew I liked you for a […]

Episode 54: A mother daughter chat

Michal: Helen, this place is enormous! Helen: It’s just a house, don’t get so overexcited by it. And promise me you won’t treat me differently after this visit. Mum: Hello! Just drop your bags anywhere dears. Michal, will you get daddy in from the garden? Then we’ll all have a nice cup of Chinese tea […]

Episode 53: The morning after

Michal: Morning everyone. What a great barbeque yesterday! Coffee and biscuits Alice? Alice: Oh no, I feel dreadful. I was throwing up all night long! Tim: One too many cocktails? Alice: No! I hardly touched a drop. One minute I was having a ball … Helen: Getting chatted up more like! Alice: Yeah, I saw […]

Episode 51: Summertime blues

Alice: It’s nice to be back but I do miss the excitement of the World Cup. I’m bored! Helen: Oh thanks very much! Alice: I didn’t mean you! I just mean it’s a bit hard to come back to reality that’s all. Tim: Who says we have to? Why don’t we do something to cheer […]