Episode 37: The interview

Interviewer: How long have you been working at McCarthy’s? Tim: For the last 3 years. Interviewer: And have you always worked in retail? Tim: Yes I have. In fact ever since I was young I’ve been interested in commerce. My first job was in a newsagent’s when I was still at school. Interviewer: I see, […]

Episode 36: Test results

John: How did you do in the economics test Helen? Helen: I failed miserably. John: Oh poor you! I got 98%. Didn’t want to get a perfect score. Might have looked a bit suspicious, given me recent track record. Bet you wished you’d sneaked a peek at the answers when you had your chance. Helen: […]

Episode 35: A letter from HR

Tim: Dear Mr Hunter, Vacancy reference: Assistant manager Further to your application for the above position, I am pleased to be able to invite you to attend an interview. Please report to the HR office on Tuesday 11th March at 1 pm. A job specification is enclosed. If you have any access needs in order […]

Episode 34: Helen to the rescue

Michal: I told you so! Tim: Hurry up, I’m getting soaked! Helen: What’s going on here? What a mess! Dad’ll kill me. Michal: It’s the water. Tim didn’t turn off it before trying to fix the tap. Helen: Honestly Tim! You’re as thick as two short planks sometimes. Michal, turn the water off. Tim, give […]

Episode 33: The dripping tap

Michal: Hey Tim, what are you doing? Tim: I’m fixing this tap. I can’t put up with that drip-drip noise anymore. Michal: Have you turned off the water? Tim: I told you. That’s what I’m working on. Michal: I mean the main water supply? Have you cut it off? Tim: No, I haven’t. Stop worrying […]

Episode 32: Baby talk

Dr. Laver: Okay, well in this room we monitor the babies overnight. Now, the important thing is to talk to them. Alice: Talk to them? What do I say? Dr. Laver: Well, watch me. Hello, you are a handsome boy aren’t you? You’re gorgeous. Now you try. Speak to the baby next to you. Alice: […]

Episode 31: The photocopier

John: Hey, Helen, look what I’ve found on the photocopier – the answers for next week’s test! Helen: The answers? You’d better hand them in to the office. John: You’re kidding, aren’t you? I think you should wise up. Helen: What do you mean? John: We’ve both been struggling with the work this term; here’s […]

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