audio scriptssamir: i come from algeria. alev: what language do you speak? samir: i speak arabic and...

Introducing yourself

Activity AMubarak: Hello, my name’s Mubarak. What’s your

name?Valbona: Hello, Mubarak. My name’s Valbona.

Alev: Hello, my name’s Alev. What’s your name? Sam ir: Hello, Alev. My name’s Sam ir.

Page 3 Getting to know each other

Activity A Part 1

Alev: Hello. What’s your name? Sam ir: My name’s Sam ir.

Alev: Where do you come from?Sam ir: I come from Algeria.

Alev: What language do you speak? Sam ir: I speak Arabic and French.

Part 2Alev: Hello, everybody, this is Sam ir. He comes

from Algeria and he speaks Arabic.

Page 4 Asking for things

Activity ATeacher: There are some things I want you to bring

to class every day, if possible. Can youplease bring a pen, a pencil and anotebook? And also a dictionary, if youhave one. We’ll have a break during thelesson and you can go and buy a drinkfrom the drinks machine if you want. Thedrinks machine is in the student café.

Alev: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Can yourepeat that, please?

Teacher: If you want to buy a drink – tea, coffee,cola – you can use the student café.

Alev: Ah, OK.Teacher: You can also use the telephone in the hall if

you need to make a phone call. Pleasesw itch off your mobile phones during thelesson.

Sam ir: Excuse me, where’s the toilet?Teacher: Oh, yes. I’m sorry. The toilet is on the left,

just as you come into the building.Sam ir: Thank you.

Activity B

Mubarak: Excuse me, can I use your pencil, please?Valbona: Yes, no problem .

Page 5

Activity A1 Tick the box.2 Match the letters.3 Read the instructions.4 Write your name here.5 Underline the correct word.6 Work in pairs.7 C ircle the correct word.8 Listen to the audio.

Page 6 Having a break

Activity AAkhtar: Hello, Mubarak. How are you?

Mubarak: I’m fine, thanks, and you?Akhtar: I’m fine. Would you like some coffee?

Mubarak: Yes, please.Akhtar: Do you take m ilk?

Mubarak: Yes, I do.Akhtar: And sugar?

Mubarak: No, I don’t take sugar, thank you.

Page 8 Numbers

Activity AI’m 42. I’m 30. I’m 16. I’m 50. I live at number 14 River Drive.I live at 24 Morely Road.My address is number 17 Avondale Road.My address is 32 Dames Avenue.

Activity BReceptionist: Kingsdown Community College, can I

help you? Sam ir: Yes, I want to leave a message for Mrs

Sm ith, please.

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E1 ES O L Unit 1 7

Fergus Reilly

esol entry 1 Audio scripts

Receptionist: D’you mean the English tutor?Sam ir: Yes. My name is Sam ir Chergui. I can’t

come to class this week because I’mmoving house.

Receptionist: OK, that’s fine. I’ll give her themessage. Could you spell yoursurname?

Sam ir: It’s C-H-E-R-G-U-I.Receptionist: And is there a telephone number

where she can contact you?Sam ir: Yes, it’s 0796 3016192.

Receptionist: Was that 6992?Sam ir: No, 6192.

Receptionist: OK, Mr Chergui, I’ll see she gets themessage.

Sam ir: Thank you.Receptionist: Bye.

Sam ir: Bye.

Page 10 Kingstown? No, Kingsdown

Activity AA: 19? B: No, 90.A: 3NP? B: No, 3NB.A: S-A-M-E-R? B: No, S-A-M-I-R.A: Flat P? B: No, Flat B.A: M iss? B: No, Mrs.A: 30? B: No, 13.A: EN1 1BP? B: No, EM1 1PB.

Page 18 Unit 1 E1 ES O L

My weekActivity BMrs Baker: Well, I’m quite busy. I go to Tai Chi on

Tuesday and I study computing onWednesday. On Thursday I goswimming, and on Friday I have lunchwith my friends. I stay at home onSaturday and I go to church on Sunday.

Page 6 Morning, afternoon and eveningActivity A/BMrs Baker: Would you like to come in for a cup of

tea on Monday morning?Mrs Lobo: Oh ... well, I go to work on Monday

morning. I’m an interpreter and I startwork at 9:30.

Mrs Baker: What do you do on Monday afternoon?Mrs Lobo: Mmm ... I finish work at 3 o’clock. I pick

Cris up from school and then I goshopping.

Mrs Baker: What about Monday evening?Mrs Lobo: Oh dear! I cook the dinner, help Rosa

with her homework and clean the housein the evening. I’m sorry – maybeanother day ...

Page 7 Likes and dislikesActivity BMrs Lobo: Do you like tomato soup?

Rosa: Yes, I do.Mrs Lobo: Do you like chicken soup?

Rosa: No, I don’t.

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E1 ESOL Unit 2 Page 17

What do we need?Activity B

Irina: Right now, what do we need?Natalie: We need some milk ...

Irina: OK … and I haven’t got any chicken fordinner tonight.

Natalie: Have we got any bread?Irina: Yes, we have.

Natalie: Have we got any red peppers?Irina: No, we haven’t.

Natalie: Anything else?Irina: We haven’t got any potatoes, biscuits or

coffee.Natalie: OK, so we need chicken, milk, red peppers,

potatoes, biscuits and coffee.Irina: That’s right! Oh, and we need some

plasters. And some envelopes.Natalie: Plasters? No, we’ve got some plasters in the

bathroom.Irina: OK. So just envelopes.

Different kinds of shopActivity A1

Irina: Hi, Mr Brent!Mr Brent: Hello, Irina.

Irina: I want to go shopping but I need somehelp.

Mr Brent: Oh?Irina: Yes. Where can I buy some very large

envelopes?Mr Brent: Oh, that’s easy. They sell envelopes at the

post office.Irina: OK. And where can I buy some nice

chicken for dinner tonight?Mr Brent: The butcher’s on the main road is very

good. My wife always goes there.Irina: Oh … there’s a butcher’s … good. OK,

thanks a lot!

Activity A21 Man 1: Excuse me, where can I get some

plasters?Man 2: At the chemist’s, over there.Man 1: Thanks very much.

2 Man: Where can I get some potatoes?Woman: At the greengrocer’s in Market Street.

Man: What about bread?Woman: I always go to the baker’s in the High

Street. They sell very good bread.

Page 5 A shopping listActivity B1a jar of jama carton of orange juicea loaf of breada packet of crisps

Page 7 At the baker’sActivity CMr Brent: Good morning. How much are the bread

rolls? Assistant: They’re five for 65p.Mr Brent: Can I have five, please?Assistant: OK ... anything else?Mr Brent: Yes, can I have a sausage roll, please? Assistant: Yes, of course.Mr Brent: And how much is a chicken sandwich? Assistant: £1.50.Mr Brent: Oh, no, thanks. That’s all then, thanks. Assistant: OK, that’s £1.17, please.Mr Brent: Here you are. Assistant: That’s lovely, thanks. Here’s your change.Mr Brent: Thank you. Bye.

Page 8 At the supermarketActivity A1 Irina: Excuse me, where’s the coffee?

Assistant: Over there, next to the tea bags.Irina: I’m sorry, I don’t understand. Can you

say that again?Assistant: It’s next to the tea bags.

Irina: OK, thank you.

2 Irina: Excuse me, where are the red peppers?Assistant: Over there, by the apples.

Irina: By the apples?Assistant: Yes, that’s right.

3 Irina: Excuse me, where are the biscuits?Assistant: Over there, opposite the cakes.

Irina: Do you mean there, by the cereal?Assistant: Yes, that’s right.

Irina: OK, thanks a lot.

Page 10 At the marketActivity A1 Stall holder: Good morning, can I help you?

Customer 1: Can I have some onions, please?Stall holder: How many do you want?Customer 1: Oh ... about a kilo, please.

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2 Stall holder: Morning, what can I get you?Customer 2: Can I have some coriander, please?Stall holder: How much do you need ?Customer 2: One large bunch, please.

3 Stall holder: Good afternoon, what can I do foryou?

Customer 3: Have you got any mangoes?Stall holder: Yes, Madam, how many do you

want?Customer 3: Three, please.

4 Stall holder: Next, please. What can I get you?Customer 4: Some broccoli, please.Stall holder: Certainly. How much do you want?Customer 4: One kilo, please.

Page 18 Unit 3 E1 ESOL

Transport

Activity BTeacher: How do you come to class, Vincent?Vincent: I walk to class.Teacher: And what about you, Zareen? How do you

usually come to class?Zareen: Um , well, I come to class by car.

Teacher: And you, Q adir?Q adir: By bus.

Page 3 Time

Activity Ba The children go to school at 8:30.b The train leaves at 15:55.c The market starts at 7:30 in the morning.d The last bus is at 9 o’clock in the evening.

Page 4 Timetables

Activity AQ adir: Excuse me. What time is the number 48

bus to Downend, please?Woman: It’s at 10:15.

Q adir: 10:50?Woman: No, 10:15.

Q adir: Aah, 10:15. Thanks.

At the railway station

Activity AOneTaxi driver: Where are you going?Passenger: The Park Hotel.Taxi driver: OK. Jump in.

TwoWoman: One coffee, one tea and two biscuits,

please.

ThreeMan: A return to Newport, please.

FourThe next train to arrive at platform 2 is the 14:25 toBirm ingham New Street.

FiveWoman: Excuse me. Can I have some information

about Fam ily Railcards, please?Six(Sound effects)

Pages 7 and 8 Buying a ticket

Activity A/BTicket clerk: Next, please.

Zareen: Can I have a ticket to Cardiff, please?Ticket clerk: Single or return?

Zareen: Return.Ticket clerk: Is that a day return?

Zareen: Sorry?Ticket clerk: Are you com ing back today?

Zareen: No, I’m com ing back on Monday. Howmuch is it?

Ticket clerk: £48.50.Zareen: Here you are.

Ticket clerk: There’s your change and ticket. Zareen: What time is the train, please?

Ticket clerk: It’s at 11:15.

Page 9 Information at the station

Activity AThe next train to arrive at platform 2 is the 14:25 toBirm ingham New Street.

The train approaching platform 7 is the 15:10 toLiverpool Lime Street.

Will passengers waiting for the delayed 16:05 toG lasgow Central please go to platform 3. Platform 3for the delayed G lasgow train.

This is a change of platform announcement. The16:43 train to Southampton w ill now depart fromplatform 1. Platform 1 for Southampton.

Activity BZareen: Excuse me. What platform does the

Cardiff train go from , please?Station officer: Platform 5. It’s over there.

Zareen: Platform 5. Thanks.

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E1 ES O L Unit 4 Page 17

Registering with a doctor

Activity AReceptionist: Hello. Can I help you?

Filiz: Oh, yes, hello. I’d like to register w iththe GP here.

Receptionist: OK. What’s your fam ily name?Filiz: Akpinar.

Receptionist: Can you spell that?Filiz: Yes. A-K-P-I-N-A-R.

Receptionist: And what’s your first name?Filiz: Filiz. F-I-L-I-Z .

Receptionist: OK. What’s your nationality?Filiz: Turkish.

Receptionist: And what’s your date of birth?Filiz: 18 … 12 … 1969.

Receptionist: Right. And where do you live?Filiz: 21 New Street, Birm ingham BR22

9YH.Receptionist: Sorry, what’s the postcode again?

Filiz: BR22 9YH.Receptionist: Do you have a telephone number?

Filiz: Yes. It’s 0121 83652.

Page 5 My health

Activity AOne

Man 1: Are you OK?Man 2: No. Not really!Man 1: Why? What’s the matter?Man 2: I’ve got backache! It’s always bad when

the weather gets cold.

TwoWoman 1: O w!Woman 2: What’s the matter?Woman 1: Oh, this tea’s too hot. I can’t drink very

hot tea at the moment. I’ve got badtoothache.

ThreeBoy 1: You don’t look well.Boy 2: No, I think I’m going to ask Mr

Mohammed if I can m iss football thisafternoon.

Boy 1: What’s the matter?Boy 2: I’ve got stomachache. I think I ate

something bad at lunchtime!

FourWoman: Oh, know what, I feel terrible.

Man: Why? What’s the matter w ith you?Woman: I’ve got terrible earache. It’s very painful.

Man: Bad earache! You need to go to thedoctor.

FiveWoman: You look terrible. What’s the matter?

Man: I’ve got a really bad headache.Woman: Take some paracetamol. It’s good for

headaches. I think I’ve got some in myhandbag.

Page 6 Appointments

Activity A1/2Receptionist: Hello. Ashlea Surgery.

Filiz: Hello. Can I make an appointment formy daughter to see Dr Green, please?

Receptionist: Yes. What’s the name?Filiz: Gulay Akpinar.

Receptionist: Can you spell her first name, please?Filiz: Yes. It’s G-U-L-A-Y. Gulay Akpinar.

Receptionist: OK. Dr Green’s next free appointmentis on Thursday morning.

Filiz: Thursday. OK.Receptionist: Right. Is 9:30 OK?

Filiz: Yes, that’s fine. Thank you very much.

Activity AReceptionist: Hello. West Street Dental Practice.

Filiz: Hello. Can I make an appointment formy husband to see the dentist,please?

Receptionist: Yes, what’s the name, please?Filiz: Ali Akpinar.

Receptionist: Can you spell that, please?Filiz: Yes, It’s A-K-P-I-N-A-R. Ali Akpinar.

Receptionist: We’ve got an appointment on Fridayevening.

Filiz: On Friday evening. At what time?Receptionist: It’s at 6:30. Is that OK?

Filiz: Yes, that’s fine.

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At the chemist’s

Activity AChem ist: Can I help you?

Filiz: Yes … my son has got flu and he’s got atemperature and a headache.

Chem ist: How old’s your son?Filiz: Ten.

Chem ist: Well, we have this children’sparacetamol. It’s very good.

Filiz: How much is it?Chem ist: £3.25 for a large bottle or £2.50 for a

small bottle.Filiz: OK. Can I have a small bottle, please?

Page 9 Medicine instructions

Activity Ba

Chem ist: Here’s your prescription, Mr Davis.Customer: How many tablets do I take?

Chem ist: Take three tablets tw ice a day … andmake sure you finish the course.

bChem ist: This cough medicine’s very good.

Customer: How much do I take?Chem ist: Take two spoonfuls, three times a day.

cChem ist: Try these tablets. They’re very good for

stomach problems.Customer: When do I take them?

Chem ist: Take them before meals.

Page 10 Phone call to a college

Activity AReceptionist: Hello. Birm ingham C ity College. Can I

help you?Filiz: Yes. My name’s Filiz Akpinar. I’ve got

bad backache and I can’t come toclass this afternoon.

Receptionist: Sorry, can you spell your surname?Filiz: Yes. A-K-P-I-N-A-R.

Receptionist: OK. What class are you in?Filiz: ESOL 4.

Receptionist: OK. And what’s your teacher’s name?Filiz: Maria Kelly.

Receptionist: Do you know your student number? Filiz: Yes, it’s W40356.

Receptionist: OK. I’ve got all that. Thanks forphoning.

Page 16 Spelling

Activity Aa My back hurts.b I’ve got toothache.c He’s got problems w ith his stomach.d I’m sick.e She’s got a headache.f Is your neck OK?



Pages 2 and 3 Describing yourneighbourhoodActivity A/B

Anita: … Is that near the college?Mohamed: Yes, it’s only ten minutes. Where do you

live?Anita: East Santon. I’ve got a new place as

well … a room in a house. It’s OK andthe road is quiet. So …

Mohamed: Mmm. It’s noisy where we are. But it’sOK. We’re in a block of flats. It’sconvenient. There are some shops nearthe flats. The children’s school is nearbyand there’s a market.

Anita: Yeah, for me it’s a bit of a walk to allthe shops. Well … there’s a supermarketin my road. What’s nice is the park.There’s a park opposite me and …

Mohamed: Is that Sefton Gardens? Anita: Yeah.

Mohamed: Oh, we take the kids there sometimes.Anita: Have you studied computing before?

Mohamed: No … we’ve got a computer at home… an old one … a friend gave it to us… and I’ve learnt a bit, but …

Page 5 Asking where places areActivity AOneMohamed: Excuse me, where’s the nearest

launderette?Man: It’s in New Road.

Mohamed: Thanks.

TwoMohamed: Excuse me, is there a sports centre near

here?Woman: Yes, in London Road.

Mohamed: Thank you.

ThreeMohamed: Excuse me, where’s the job centre?

Man: It’s in Queen’s Road.Mohamed: Thanks.

FourMohamed: Excuse me, where’s the nearest bank?

Woman: Sorry, I don’t know the area.Mohamed: Thank you anyway.

Mohamed: Excuse me, where’s the nearest bank?Man: It’s in Bedford Street.

Mohamed: Thank you.

Pages 6 and 7 Introducing directionsActivity AOne

Man: Excuse me, where’s the cinema?Woman: It’s in London Road. It’s next to the sports

centre.Man: Thanks.

TwoWoman: Excuse me, where’s the nearest chemist’s?

Man: It’s in Bedford Street. It’s between the bankand the college.

Woman: Thank you.

ThreeMan: Excuse me, is there a café near here?

Woman: Yes, in New Road. It’s opposite the postoffice.

Man: Thanks.

Activity BSahra: … Here’s your tea, Maria.Maria: Thanks, Sahra. Do you know where the

nearest library is? I want to join.Sahra: The library? Oh, yes, it’s in Upper Street. Maria: I thought I’d go there later today. Upper

Street … where is it again?Sahra: It’s … er … go out of the flat and turn left …

shall I draw you a map?Maria: Thanks.Sahra: OK … go out of the flat and turn left. Go

straight on. Turn left at the post office, andit’s on the left.

Maria: I see … go out of the flat and turn left, turnleft at the post office, and it’s on the left.

Sahra: Yes, that’s right.

Page 8 Checking directionsActivity AMaria: Excuse me, where’s … Excuse me … where’s

Upper Street library?Man: Right … go straight on. Turn left at the

bank, then right at the pub. The library’s onthe left. It’s opposite a café.

Maria: Left at the bank, then right at the pub.Man: That’s right.

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Opening timesActivity AOneLibrarian: Santon Library. Good morning.

Maria: What are the opening times tomorrow,please?

Librarian: We’re open from 9 to 5:30.Maria: 9 to 5:30.

Librarian: That’s right.Maria: Thanks. Bye.

Librarian: Bye.

TwoReceptionist: Santon Museum. Good morning.

Maria: What are the opening timestomorrow, please?

Receptionist: We’re open from 9:30 to 5.Maria: 9:30 to 5.

Receptionist: That’s right.Maria: Thanks. Bye.

Receptionist: Bye.

ThreeThis is Santon Citizens’ Advice Bureau. If you have atouch tone phone, press the hash key now.

Thank you. For opening times, press 1.

The Citizens’ Advice Bureau is open from 10 am to4:30 pm from Mondays to Fridays. To return to themain menu, press 0.

Activity BReceptionist: Santon Sports Centre. Good morning.

Anita: What are the opening timestomorrow, please?

Receptionist: We’re open from 9:30 to 8:30 everyday.

Anita: 9 to 8:30?Receptionist: No, 9:30 to 8:30.

Anita: 9:30 to 8:30.Receptionist: That’s right.

Anita: Thanks. Bye.Receptionist: Bye.


Types of home

Activity A2Teacher: Where do you live, Mara?

Mara: I live in a flat. It’s near the towncentre.

Teacher: What about you, Abdi Rahman?Abdi Rahman: In a hostel.

Teacher: Where is it?Abdi Rahman: In the docks – in Bute Street.

Teacher: And you, Yaqoob?Yaqoob: In a house.Teacher: And where is it?Yaqoob: Opposite the park.Teacher: Oh that’s nice!

Page 3 Rooms

Activity A3Mohammed Aziz: In our new flat, there are six

rooms. There’s a kitchen, a livingroom, a bathroom and threebedrooms. There isn’t a diningroom, so we eat in the kitchen.It’s a bit small. The biggest room isthe living room. It’s next to thekitchen. The bathroom is oppositethe living room. It’s between twoof the bedrooms. There’s also asmall bedroom next to the livingroom, at the end of the hall.It’s a very nice flat.

Activity A5Where does Mohammed Aziz live?How many bedrooms are there? Is there a dining room? Is the kitchen small?

Page 5 Possessions

Activity AMara: My son’s at university now, so I live alone.

The flat’s very nice. The kitchen is a bit small.I’ve got a cooker and a fridge, of course. I’ve got a microwave but I haven’t got adishwasher – I don’t need one as I’m on myown.

I’ve got a television in the living room and thebedroom. I like watching TV in bed. I’m learning to use a computer at college but Ihaven’t got one at home.What else have I got? Well, I’ve got a mobilephone – it’s very useful … and I’ve got my oldcar to get me around.

Page 6 Your home

Activity A2Researcher: Excuse me! I’m doing a survey about

homes. Have you got a minute toanswer some questions, please?

Shawnum: Oh, all right.Researcher: Thank you. First of all, how old are you?Shawnum: I’m 37.Researcher: And are you married or single?Shawnum: Married.Researcher: Married. Right. And do you have any

children?Shawnum: Yes, we have two – a girl and a boy.Researcher: OK. And what’s your job?Shawnum: I don’t work now. I’m a housewife.Researcher: OK I’ve just got a few more questions.

Where do you live? In a house, or a flat?Shawnum: In a flat. We’ve just moved in.Researcher: What floor is it on?Shawnum: On the ground floor, so we’ve got the

garden.Researcher: That’s lucky. And how many people live

in your flat?Shawnum: There are four of us. Me, my husband

and the two children.Researcher: So, how many bedrooms have you got?Shawnum: Three.Researcher: And in the bathroom have you got a

bath or a shower?Shawnum: We just have a bath. We haven’t got a

shower.Researcher: And your heating – is it gas or electric?Shawnum: We’ve got gas heating.Researcher: And your cooker? Have you got a gas

cooker or an electric cooker?Shawnum: Gas.Researcher: OK. I think that’s all. Thanks very much

for your time.

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Services for the home

Activity A1Shawnum: Hello, Sally.

Sally: Oh, hi, Shawnum. How are you gettingon?

Shawnum: Fine, but there are a few things I need toknow. Have you got a moment?

Sally: Of course, come in … Right, what doyou need to know?

Shawnum: Well, first – when is the rubbishcollected, please?

Sally: On Wednesday morning.Shawnum: And I was wondering …do you have a

milkman? Sally: Yes, I do. He comes on Monday,

Wednesday and Friday.Shawnum: And do you have a window cleaner?

Sally: Yes, he comes every month on aSaturday morning.

Shawnum: Oh, and one other thing. When doesthe post come?

Sally: Monday to Friday the post’s alwayshere at 8.00, but on Saturday it getshere at 9.

Shawnum: That’s great, Sally – really useful. Thanksa lot.

Sally Now, would you like a cup of tea …

Page 9 Problems in the home

Activity B21 Oh, no! Mohammed! The sink is leaking! There’s

water all over the floor!2 Son: What’s for tea, Mum?

Mother: Fish and chips. Dad’s gone to get them.The cooker isn’t working!

Son: Oh, great!3 Man: Oh! There’s a problem with the lights.

I can’t turn them on. I think there’ssomething wrong. The electricity isn’tworking! Where’s the torch?

Woman: I don’t know. I can’t see! Have we gotany candles?

4 Oh, no! The toilet’s blocked! 5 Phew! I can smell gas. I think it’s that old gas fire.

NO! Don’t light that cigarette! It’s dangerous.

Page 10 Phoning for help

Activity B1Dave: Good morning, Dave’s Plumbing

Services.Shawnum: Can you help me? My sink is leaking.

There’s water all over the floor.Dave: Right. What’s your address?

Shawnum: 60A, Ryder Street.Dave: 16 …

Shawnum: No 60 A Ryder Street, R-Y-D-E-R.Dave: R-I …

Shawnum: No R-Y-D-E-R.Dave: OK. And your name?

Shawnum: Mrs Arif.Dave: OK. I can come in an hour or so. I’ll be

there at about 1 o’clock, Mrs Arif.Shawnum: Oh thank you.

Pages 14 and 15 E-mails

Activity B3a chickenb shopc thind fishe monthf watch


Talking to people on your courseActivity AOne

Said: Shall we go to the student café, Tim?Tim: OK … Are you com ing to the café, Shahla?

Shahla: Yes, I am . I need a cup of coffee!

TwoTim: Good morning.

Said: Hi. Good weekend?Tim: Great. What about you?

Said: Not bad. Hello, Shahla. How are you?Shahla: Fine, thanks. What about you?

Said: Oh, I’m OK.

Page 3 Talking about friendsActivity A

Tim: Where’s Sam?Shahla: He’s not in college today … he’s working.

Tim: And what’s Nurah doing?Said: She’s talking to the teacher.

Shalha: And what about Rosa and Terry? What arethey doing?

Said: Rosa and Terry? They’re finishing somehomework in the library. They’re com ing in afew m inutes.

Page 4 In the student caféActivity A

Shahla: What are you having, Said?Said: I’m not sure.

Assistant: Who’s next?Said: Shahla, you go next. I can’t decide.

Shahla: OK, then ... em … Can I have the chilli,please, and a coffee?

Assistant: Here you are, love. Next, please.Shahla: Said …?

Said: The quiche … Is there any pork in it?Assistant: No, it’s vegetarian quiche. It’s lovely.

Said: Yeh. It looks good. So, a slice of quicheand a coke, please.

Assistant: Here you are, then. Next, please.Said: Tim , it’s you. Tim: OK … Can I have an egg sandw ich,

please, and a tea?Assistant: Here’s your sandw ich. Collect your tea at

the end of the counter. Next, please …

Page 5 The weatherActivity B

Tim: Good morning. Said: Hi. Good weekend?Tim: Great. What about you?

Said: Not bad. Hello, Shahla. How are you?Shahla: Fine, thanks. What about you?

Said: Oh, I’m OK. Isn’t it wet? Shahla: Um … Awful day, isn’t it?

Tim: And it’s so cold … let’s shut the w indow.

Page 6 Meeting peopleActivity A/BNadia: Oh, hi, Carol.Carol: Hello, Nadia. How are you?Nadia: Fine, thanks. And you?Carol: Not bad. Isn’t it wet today? Nadia: Um … Awful day, isn’t it? … Carol, this is

Selina, my sister. She’s staying for theweekend. And Selina, this is my neighbour,Carol.

Carol: N ice to meet you. Selina: And you.Nadia: We’re going shopping in town. We want to

catch the sales. What about you?Carol: Oh, I’m just going to see a friend.Nadia: Well, nice to see you. Have a good time. Carol: Thanks. You too. N ice to meet you, Selina.

Selina: And you. Bye.Nadia: Bye. See you.Carol: Goodbye.

Page 7 InvitationsActivity AOne

Carol: Oh, hello, Nadia. How are you? Nadia: Hi. Fine, thanks. What about you? Carol: Not bad. N ice day, isn’t it?Nadia: Yes. Isn’t it hot?Carol: Would you like to come in for a cup of tea? Nadia: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m going to the

dentist’s. Carol: OK, another time.Nadia: Well, nice to see you.Carol: OK. Bye.Nadia: See you.

Audio scripts


TwoSaid: Hello.Tim: Hi, Said, it’s Tim . How are you? Are you better?

Said: I’m OK now, thanks. How are you?Tim: Fine, thanks. I’m ringing because … it’s my

birthday on Saturday and I’m having a party.And … would you like to come?

Said: Yes, great. What time?Tim: About 7 … 7.30?

Said: OK. Thanks. Tim: OK. Bye. See you then.

Said: See you.

Page 8 A family partyActivity A/BTeacher: Don’t forget your homework for Friday.

Shahla: Rosa, you know … it’s Eid soon. Would youlike to come to our Eid party?

Rosa: Oh. Yes, I’d love to. Thanks.Shahla: Can I tell you on Wednesday when it is?

Rosa: Yes, of course.Shahla: Here’s the address. It’s at 16 …

…Rosa: Hi, Shahla.

Shahla: Hello. It’s great you could come. This is myson, Yousef.

Rosa: Hello.Shahla: And this is my sister, Maryam . This is Rosa,

my friend from college.Rosa: N ice to meet you.

Maryam: And you.

Page 10 Planning an eventActivity AMs G ibbs: … so Sarah can tell a story …

Mr Ford: OK, and you know who’s a really gooddancer? Alex in my class.

Ms G ibbs: Right … so Alex to dance …Mr Ford: OK … Now, some singing?

Ms G ibbs: Manju in my class can sing really well.Mr Ford: And Yousef in m ine is a really good

singer.Ms G ibbs: So … Manju and Yousef to sing …

Mr Ford: Who can play music? Ms G ibbs: OK … Oona in your class on guitar?

Mr Ford: Definitely not Oona! She can’t play thatguitar … oh … what a noise! But Simoncan play music … he’s very good onguitar.

Ms G ibbs: OK, so Simon to play music. And …

Page 15 The alphabetActivity AWoman: Would you like to come in for a cup of

coffee?Woman: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m going to see my

uncle.Man: I’m having an egg sandw ich and a cup of

tea. Woman: I’m having chilli and coffee.

Page 16 Short formsActivity AWoman 1: Would you two like to come round for a

cup of tea?Man: Thanks, but I can’t. I’ve got an

appointment.Woman 2: Thanks, but I can’t. I’m working.


Audio scripts

Page 2 In a department store

Activity A31 Shopper: Excuse me. Where’s the shoe

department?Assistant: It’s on the third floor.Shopper: On the third floor? Thank you.

2 Shopper: Excuse me. Where’s the gents’ toilet?Assistant: The gents’ is on the first floor. There’s

another one on the second floor.Shopper: The first and second floor. Thanks very

much.

3 Shopper: Excuse me. Where’s the children’sclothes department?

Assistant: On the first floor, with ladies’ wear.Shopper: Thank you.

4 Shopper: Excuse me. Have you got a café?Assistant: Yes, it’s on the third floor. There’s a lift

or an escalator.Shopper: Thank you.

Page 3 Colours and clothes

Activity B2a This yellow shirt is cheap.b Try the blue jeans. They’re very nice.c Have you got a red blouse?d I’m sorry. We haven’t got this jacket in brown.e That black skirt is really smart.f Have you got any green shorts?

Page 4 Buying clothes

Activity BAssistant: Yes, sir. Can I help?

Customer: Yes, I’d like that T-shirt, please.Assistant: Certainly. What colour?

Customer: Have you got it in red?Assistant: Red? Yes, we have. And what size?

Customer: I’d like extra large, please.Assistant: OK, sir. Is that all?

Customer: Yes, thanks.

Page 5 At the market

Activity A3Arshad: Win Yin! Sue! How are you?

Both: Hi Arshad!Arshad: What’re you two doing at the market?Win Yin: I’m buying some material for a blouse. I

want some silk.Sue: And I’m looking for some cotton material

for curtains. I also need some wool becauseI’m knitting a jumper. What are yougetting, Arshad?

Arshad: I’m making a cover for a chair. I’m lookingfor some beige linen.

Win Yin: There’s a good stall by the butcher’s. Let’stry there.

Activity B11 Win Yin: Hi, I’d like some material to make a

blouse.Trader: How much would you like?

Win Yin: Hm. Two metres, please. Trader: This is nice. It’s £5 a metre.

Win Yin: So that’s £10, right?Trader: Yes, that’s right.

2 Sue: How much is this cotton material?Trader: It’s £4.50 a metre.

Sue: I need four metres for some curtains.Trader: Certainly. That’s £18, please. Anything

else?Sue: Yes. Have you got any balls of green wool?

Trader: How many would you like? It’s a pound aball.

Sue: Eight balls, please.Trader: OK, so that’s £8 for the wool and £18 for

the cotton. That makes £26 altogether,please …

3 Trader: Can I help you?Arshad: Yes. I’m making a cover for a chair. Is this

linen OK for a chair cover?Trader: Yes, but it’s quite expensive – £7 a metre.Arshad: Mmm ... but it’s very nice. I’d like six

metres, please.Trader: OK. Six metres. That’s £42.00, please.Arshad: Can you sell it for £40?Trader: No, but I’ll take £41.


A lost child

Activity B1/2Staff: Can I help you?

Jenny: Yes, I’ve lost my son. Staff: Well, try not to worry. Where did you lose

him?Jenny: In the menswear department.Staff: And what’s your name?

Jenny: Jenny Harper.Staff: Right, Mrs Harper. What’s your son’s name,

please?Jenny: Ben.Staff: And how old is Ben?

Jenny: He’s six.Staff: What does he look like?

Jenny: Well, he’s got short brown hair and blue eyes.Staff: And what’s he wearing?

Jenny: He’s wearing blue jeans, a red jacket andblack shoes.

Staff: OK, I’ll phone security and get them to …

Page 10 Shopping with a friend

Activity A21 Selina: I don’t like this handbag, Leila.

Leila: Why not? It’s very smart.Selina: I don’t like black handbags.

Leila: Well, I like it!

2 Leila: Look, Selina, do you like those boots?Selina: The brown ones?

Leila: Yes.Selina Not really. They don’t look very

comfortable. What about you?Leila: Yeah, they’re nice, but they’re a bit

expensive.

3 Leila: Selina, look at this belt. It’s horrible.Selina: Oh, yeah, awful. How much is it?

Leila: Thirty-five pounds.Selina: What! I wouldn’t pay thirty-five pence

for it.Leila: Me neither.

4 Selina: Oh, look at this hat, Leila. It’s great!Leila: Oh yes, it’s really nice. Try it on.

Selina: It’s a bit big. And it says on the labelthey’ve only got one size.

Leila: Yes, but the colour’s great.

Activity B1a I like that handbag. It’s very smart.b I don’t like that handbag. I don’t like the colour.


Gateway Entry 1. 1-661 songs, 29.8 minutes, 28.4 MB

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Name Time Album Artist

1 01 Introducing yourself p 2 0:21 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

2 02 Getting to know each other P… 0:21 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

3 03 Getting to know each other P… 0:15 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

4 04 Asking for things a p4 1:00 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

5 06 Asking for things b p4 0:14 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

6 07 Classroom Instruction p5 0:48 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

7 07 Having a break p6 0:28 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

8 08 Numbers a p8 0:34 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

9 09 Numbers b p8 1:01 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

10 10 Kingstown? No, Kingsdown p10 0:50 Entry 1.1 - Getting Started Gateway 1

11 11 My Week p2 0:21 Entry 1.2 - Daily Life Gateway 1

12 12 Morning, afternoon and evenin… 0:42 Entry 1.2 - Daily Life Gateway 1

13 13 Likes and dislikes p7 0:16 Entry 1.2 - Daily Life Gateway 1

14 14 What do we need? p2 0:48 Entry 1.3 - Shopping 1 Gateway 1

15 15 Different kinds of shops a1 p4 0:45 Entry 1.3 - Shopping 1 Gateway 1



18 18 A shopping list p5 0:20 Entry 1.3 - Shopping 1 Gateway 1

19 19 At the bakers p7 0:42 Entry 1.3 - Shopping 1 Gateway 1

20 20 At the supermarket a1 p8 0:27 Entry 1.3 - Shopping 1 Gateway 1



23 23 At the market a1 p10 0:20 Entry 1.3 - Shopping 1 Gateway 1




27 27 Transport p2 0:20 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

28 28 Time p3 0:32 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

29 29 Timetables p4 0:20 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

30 30 At the Railway Station p6 1:02 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

31 31 Buying a ticket p7 0:34 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

32 32 Information at the station a p9 0:55 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

33 33 Information at the station b p9 0:23 Entry 1.4 - Local Transport Gateway 1

34 34 Registering with a doctor p2 1:10 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

35 35 My health a1 p5 0:20 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

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36 36 My health a2.1 0:19 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

37 37 My health a2.1 p5 0:22 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1



40 40 Appointments 1&2 p6 0:41 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

41 41 Appointments 3 p6 0:40 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

42 42 At the chemist's p8 0:29 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

43 43 Medicine instructions ba p9 0:19 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

44 44 Medicine instructions bb p9 0:16 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

45 45 Medicine instructions bc p9 0:16 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

46 46 Phonecall to a college p10 0:42 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

47 47 Spelling p16 0:26 Entry 1.5 - Health Gateway 1

48 48 Describing your neighbourhoo… 1:05 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1

49 49 Asking where places are 1 p5 0:19 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1

50 50 Asking where places are a2 p5 0:18 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1



53 53 Introducing directions a1 p6 0:19 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1



56 56 Introducing directions b p7 0:50 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1

57 57 Checking directions p8 0:26 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1

58 58 Opening times a1 p9 0:22 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1



61 61 Opening times b p9 0:27 Entry 1.6 - The Neighbourhood Gateway 1

Gateway Entry 1. 7-1047 songs, 28 minutes, 26.5 MB

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1 01 Types of home U7 p2 0:26 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

2 02 Rooms A3 U7 p3 0:39 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

3 03 Rooms A5 U7 p3 0:25 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

4 04 Possessions U7 p5 0:42 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

5 05 Your home U7 p6 1:38 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

6 06 Services for your home U7 p8 0:52 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

7 07 Problems in the home U7 p9 1:06 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

8 08 Phoning for help U7 p10 0:46 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

9 09 Emails U7 p14 0:33 Entry 1.7 - Homes Gateway 2

10 10 Talking to people A1 U8 p2 0:18 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

11 11 Talking to people A2 U8 p2 0:20 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

12 12 Talking about friends U8 p3 0:24 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

13 13 In the student cafe U8 p4 0:50 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

14 14 The weather U8 p5 0:24 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

15 15 Meeting people U8 p6 0:44 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

16 16 Invitations A1 U8 p7 0:34 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

17 17 Invitations A2 U8 p7 0:34 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

18 18 A family party U8 p8 0:47 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

19 19 Planning an event U8 p10 0:54 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

20 20 The alphabet U8 p15 0:31 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

21 21 Short forms U8 p16 0:15 Entry 1.8 - Friends & Family Gateway 2

22 22 In a department store 1 u9 p2 0:19 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2



25 26 Colours and clothes u9 p3 0:39 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2

26 27 Buying clothes U9 p4 0:27 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2

27 28 At the market A3 U9 p5 0:36 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2

28 29 At the market B1 U9 p5 0:25 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2



31 32 A lost child U9 p6 0:42 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2

32 33 Shopping with a friend A1 U9… 0:20 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2




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36 37 Shopping with a friend B1 U9… 0:20 Entry 1.9 - Shopping 2 Gateway 2

37 38 Supermarket jobs 1 U10 p2 0:43 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2




41 42 Working in a restaurant U10 p3 0:29 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

42 43 Filling the shelves U10 p4 0:47 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

43 44 Having a break U10 p5 0:59 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

44 45 Leaving messages U10 p7 0:49 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

45 46 Feelings U10 p8 1:01 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

46 47 Asking permission A3 U10 p10 0:36 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

47 48 Asking permission B2 U10 p10 0:21 Entry 1.10 - Going to Work Gateway 2

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