Focus: discourse markers
Language: well / hmmm / Errr / for example /
EXAMINER: OK
Focus: discourse markers
Language: well / hmmm / Errr / for example /
EXAMINER: OK. Let me start by asking you a little about yourself. Why are you studying English?
STUDENT: Mainly because English allows me to communicate with people from all over the world, and I hope to study abroad and maybe even work in an English-speaking country one day.
EXAMINER: So where do you hope to study?
STUDENT: Well, I've applied to several places in the States, and one in England.
EXAMINER: And what would you like to study?
STUDENT: Well, I'm interested in reading, so maybe I'll study English Literature. I'm also quite interested in Linguistics, so maybe I'll study languages as well.
EXAMINER: Okay. So you are interested in the different variations of English spoken around the world. Can you tell me some of the differences between American and British English?
STUDENT: Well, one example.... The present perfect tense is less commonly used in American English. For example a British speaker will say "Have you eaten?", but an American speaker will say "Did you eat?"
EXAMINER: Good. Can you think of anything else?
STUDENT: Well, there are many variations in vocabulary. For example...
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Focus: Improving Listening Skills
Language: Communication of details
ANNA: Excuse me,
Focus: Improving Listening Skills
Language: Communication of details
ANNA: Excuse me, I have to leave early.
COLIN: OK. How come?
ANNA: It's my niece. She's at the airport. She's on her way to Japan. She said the travel agent gave her the wrong itinerary. She said she has to make three connections to get to Japan, and it will take two days to fly there.
COLIN: It's gonna take two days? What's the problem?
ANNA: She has to fly to Rome, then Paris, then Singapore and finally Japan.
COLIN: Really? She's going to Paris, and she needs to change planes in Rome and then Singapore?
ANNA: No, it's Rome first and then Paris second.
COLIN: That doesn't make any sense. That's a bad itinerary. Why do you have to go to the airport?
ANNA: She told me she has to pay a $100 fee to change her ticket. She doesn't have any money.
COLIN: It sounds like she didn't prepare very well, doesn't it?
ANNA: No, she didn't. But she is a teenager, and she hasn't traveled before. But unless she changes her ticket before her departure. . . she'll go to Rome, and she won't be able to get a direct flight to Japan.
COLIN: Why not just call the travel agent?
ANNA: It's 6:15. They close at 6:00.
COLIN: Well, hurry up. You don't want to get there after they've made the boarding announcements.
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Focus: Talking about goals
Language: Descriptions using compound adjectives
CORRINA: T
Focus: Talking about goals
Language: Descriptions using compound adjectives
CORRINA: Thanks for coming in to talk about the volunteer position. You're an accountant right?
BEN: Yes, that's right. I ran an accountancy firm for five years but then I sold the business and now I'm looking for a job to keep me busy during the week.
CORRINA: OK, let's start by looking at your CV. Can you tell me what you were responsible for in your previous job?
BEN: In the accountancy firm, I managed a small staff and I kept the business running successfully.
CORRINA: Right. So you obviously have good leadership ability. What would you say are your main strengths?
BEN: Well I'm pretty strong-minded, I'm very hard-working, but I'm also easygoing so I get along with most people.
CORRINA: Good. It's important to be warm and friendly if you work with the public. Do you have any special skills?
BEN: I'm very computer literate and obviously I have plenty of administrative and financial skills.
CORRINA: Excellent. Those are all useful. Now I'd like to ask you what you feel you can bring to our organization.
BEN: Well, it's been my goal to contribute more to the community. I'd like to think I could be a useful resource for members of the public and a friendly face to be around.
CORRINA: Perfect. The last thing I need to ask you about is your availability. Are there any times you won't be able to work?
BEN: Well, my daughter comes to visit on Thursday afternoons, but apart from that, I'm available all week.
CORRINA: Thanks very much for coming in Mr Oakes. We'll be in touch early next week.
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Focus: reported speech and difference between say/tell
Language: say/tell and "end up"
Focus: reported speech and difference between say/tell
Language: say/tell and "end up"
CLERK: Hi, can I help you?
CUSTOMER: Yes. I'm looking for something to expand my vocabulary. I bought a few books last year, but they're not very effective. Do you have any suggestions?
CLERK: Well, we have some books on tape. You can listen to them and read along. I've heard great things about this series. How about these?
CUSTOMER: Yes, that might work. Then I could listen on my way to work.
CLERK: And we have English movies on the third floor. Maybe that could help your vocabulary.
CUSTOMER: Yes, but I always end up turning the subtitles on. Anyway, thanks for the suggestion. I'll head up there later.
CLERK: You know, my son is studying English at school now, and they use a website to study.
CUSTOMER: Really? Do you remember the address?
CLERK: What did he tell me? I think it's Englishtown.com. He says it's great.
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