Elena, the Spanish student, arrives at Agathas house.

Elena is very brave, going to England, a new country to study the language.
Agatha: Clean and polish, neat and tidy...

Pillow, pillow, pillow, pillow...

Sofa! Sofa, sofa, sofa, sofa...

Oh table! Table, table, table, table...

Shelf! Shelves, shelves, shelves ...

Mirror!

Mirror mirror on the wall..

Whos the fairest of them all?

Eh! Its the new girl!

Elena : Hello, Im Elena
Agatha : Come in, some in! So good to see you Elena. Im Agatha. Agatha Johnson.
Elena : Pleased to meet you, Mrs Johnson.
Agatha : Welcome to the Johnson Family!
Elena : I come from Madrid
Agatha: No, no: welcome to the Johnson family.
Elena : My family is in Spain.
Agatha : Yes, yes I know. You must be tired after your long journey!
Elena : Sorry I dont understand. My English is not very good.
Agatha: You must be tired after your journey!
Elena : Yes, very tired ...very long journey.
Agatha : Yes! Well now, lets sit down together!
Elena : Thank you.
Agatha : Is everything all right?
Elena : Everything is all right Mrs Johnson.
Agatha : No! You call me Agatha.
Elena : Alright, thank you, Agatha.
Agatha: Youre part of the family now.
Elena : Part of the family?
Agatha : Yes, my family... my brother, me...
Elena : I have four brothers!
Agatha : Four brothers! Wow, well, thats nice!
Elena : Theyre big boys.
Agatha : Really? What about sisters?
Elena : I also have three sisters.
Agatha: Oh dear! Thats too many!
Elena : My family is very big...many people.
Agatha : Yes Elena, thats nice! You have a big family. I have a small family.
Elena : Now an extra person, me!
Agatha: Yes Elena, youre one of the family now.
Elena : Thank you Agatha. Thats nice.
Agatha : Well, now its teatime.
Elena : Og good...one cup of tea, two cups of tea.
Agatha : Yes, thats right! Ill take your bags to room, then go into the kitchen. What...what heavy bags!
Elena : Yes, many bags.
Agatha: No, no, I said heavy, heavy bags!
Elena : Oh yes, heavy, very heavy bags
Agatha : Ok, Ill be right back.
Elena : All right

Agatha : Here we are... Here we are. Tea for two

Elena : Thank you!
Agatha : Milk and sugar?
Elena : Yes, please
Agatha : Have a biscuit. Theyre homemade.
Elena : No, thank you.
Agatha : Now you must tell me about yourself. Your family: mum, dad ...
Elena : I have four brothers...
Agatha : and three sisters
Elena : Well, Im a student, and I go to a language school.
Agatha : To study English.
Elena : Yes, my English is not very good.
Agatha : no, no, no, no...its quite good. Where is the school?
Elena : Its near here, on Exeter Avenue.
Agatha : Thats very close! Good. Just ten minutes.
Elena : Oh, thats easy.
Agatha: Perhaps Victor could take you by car.
Elena : Victor? Whos Victor?
Agatha : My brother!
Elena : Your brother...
Agatha: That is a photo of Victor!
Elena : Oh, hes a big boy!
Agatha : Well, hes twenty-five! And that is my boyfriend Harold
Elena : Your boyfriend...
Agatha : He works in a bank.
Elena : ...in a bank.
Agatha : Thats my brother Allan.
Elena : Oh, your brother.
Agatha : He lives in Sydney.
Elena : In Australia!
Agatha : Yes, he loves it!
Elena : I want to see Australia
Agatha : Me too! Perhaps one day ...
Elena : And whoses that photo?
Agatha : Oh, thats just my sister Betty.
Elena : Oh, your sister...
Agatha : She lives near here. I see her everyday.
Elena : Everyday?
Agatha : Yes, we go shopping together.
Elena : You go shopping.
Agatha : Shes a very difficult person.
Elena: But shes your sister!
Agatha: Yes, shes a very difficult sister! And this ...this is a photo of my mother and my father
Elena : Your mother and your father, your parents?
Agatha : Yes. My parents, on their anniversary day.
Elena : Sorry, I dont understand.

Agatha : On the day that they got married.

Elena : Oh yes, their anniversary day.
Agatha : And here ...is the rest of my family.
Elena : Thats interesting.
Agatha : Oh, thats Victor! He is punctual like always. He arrives at home at five oclock everyday.
Elena : Everyday? He lives here?
Agatha : Yes, he lives with me!
Elena : Oh, he lives here.
Agatha : Yes, with my cat Felix...
Elena : ...your cat Felix...
Agatha : ...and my canary Tweetie...
Elena : ...and your canary Tweetie!
Agatha : Hello Victor! Come in and meet Elena.

Agatha : Hello, darling!

Victor : Hi, Agatha.
Victor : Who are you?
Elena : Im Elena.
Agatha : Darling, this is Elena!
Victor : Elena! Hello Elena! What are you doing here?
Agatha : Shes staying with us, sweetheart.
Victor : Why dont you tell me about these things?
Agatha : I do, I do! I tell you everything, darling! Elena, this is my gorgeous brother, Vic. Hes very handsome, very
clever, and very forgetful!
Elena : Im studying English here. I come from Madrid. Nice to meet you.
Victor : ...studying English?
Elena : Yes, I want to speak a good English and become a tourist guide.
Elena : Lovely! Lovely girl!
Victor : Where...where are you studying?
Elena : At the Queen School on Exeter Avenue. You know it?
Victor: Do I know it? ...Agatha? Do I know the school?
Agatha : Of course darling! Of course he does.
Victor : Of course I do! Silly me.
Agatha : Silly you.
Agatha : Well, I think that we are going to have a wonderful time with Elena staying here.
Victor : Yes, a wonderful time.
Elena : Thank you.
Victor : How long are you going to be in London?
Agatha : Thats right: get to know each other and ... Ill go start dinner.
Elena : Can I help you, Agatha?
Agatha : No! Sweet girl. You stay right where you are!
Elena : All right.
Victor : When did you arrive?
Elena : Today
Victor : And youll be staying with us... until you go back to Spain? When?
Elena : I go back to Madrid after my English course. My language course is eight weeks.
Agatha : Love is in the air...lalalal.....love is in the air
Victor : Im sorry. My sister is a little ... eccentric.
Elena : Your sister is very nice.
Victor : Tell me...tell me about your family, Elena.
Elena : I have ...many sisters and brothers.
Victor : Are you the oldest?
Elena : No. I have two brothers and one sister, who are older...
Victor : ..older? Older than you.
Elena : Yes. And my mother is Carmen and my father is Fernando.

Victor: And this is your first time away from Madrid?

Elena : Yes. I am happy to be in London but also I am a little sad.
Victor : You miss...you miss your big family?
Elena : Yes, but you are very kind and you are very nice.
Victor : Thank you. And what does your ...what does your father do back in Madrid? Whats his job?
Elena : He makes ...this ...and this ...
Victor : Oh! He makes ...he makes furniture!
Elena : Yes, yes.
Victor: And your mother? Does she work?
Elena : My mother works very hard in the house...cooking, washing, cleaning.
Victor : Your mother is a housewife.
Elena : A housewife
Victor : Housewife.
Agatha: So...how are you getting along?
Victor : Just fine thanks, Agatha.
Elena : Very fine. Thank you.
Agatha : Wonderful! Now come and help me set the table.
Elena: Ok.

Elena : Can I help?

Agatha : Yes, please. Set the table, dear.
Elena : Set the table?
Victor : Ill help you.
Agatha : Thats a good boy.
Victor : The plates.
Elena : Is your boyfriend Harold eating with us?
Agatha : No. Harold is in Oxford.
Victor : Harolds bank has an office in Oxford.
Victor : The knives and forks. Knife ... fork and ...spoon!
Agatha : Is the table set?
Victor : Yes, Agatha.
Agatha : Good. Sit down, please. Dinner is ready.
Elena : Are we having dinner now?
Agatha : Why of course, dear.
Victor : What are we having?
Agatha : We are having soup and a salad. Do you like chicken soup, Elena?
Elena : Yes. Thank you.
Agatha : Please, put the napkins on the table, Victor!
Victor : Sorry. Here they are.
Agatha : My silly Victor he forgets everything!
Elena : Everything!
Agatha: Heres your soup ...help yourself to the bread.
Elena : Thank you, Agatha.
Agatha : Youre welcome, my dear. Its so nice to have you here.
Victor : Yes. Its ...its nice to have you here.
Elena : Thank you. That is very kind.
Agatha : Nonsense. Now, lets eat!
Victor : Hows your soup?
Elena : Its delicious.
Agatha : Whats wrong, dear? Dont you like it?
Elena : Well...
Victor : You dont feel well?
Elena : No, Im sorry. It is a bit early for me. I am not really hungry.
Agatha : Not hungry?
Victor : What time does your family eat dinner back in Spain?
Elena : We eat dinner at ten oclock at home.
Agatha : Well, imagine that!
Victor : Were usually in bed before midnight!
Agatha : Elena, darling, you must forgive our strange English habits.
Elena : No, it is all a bit strange for me now.
Agatha : My poor dear! You must be exhausted!
Victor : Maybe you should go to bed soon, Elena.

Elena : Yes, please. Im sorry.

Agatha : No! Dont worry. You go and sleep.
Elena : Thank you both.
Victor : Good night Elena.
Elena : Night.
Agatha : Sleep well dear!
Victor : Not again, Agatha. Dont do this to me again!
Agatha : Why, my darling brother, what are you talking about?

Elena : Oh!
Victor : Good morning! Youre up early!
Elena : Yes, Im looking for...for my ...
Victor : For your keys?
Elena : Yes.
Victor : Theyre here.
Elena : Thank you. Thank you, Victor.
Victor : Do your classes start today?
Elena : No. I start classes on Wednesday. Im looking for a job today.
Victor : Oh. Its a good idea to get the paper early. Can I ... can I make you some tea?
Elena : Do you have coffee?
Victor : Sorry, Im not sure if we have any coffee. Let me have a look.
Agatha : Darling! Good morning!
Elena : Good morning Agatha!
Agatha : What a clever girl! Youre doing morning exercises!
Elena : Oh, yes, yes.
Agatha : Did you sleep well?
Elena : Very well.
Victor : Sorry, no coffee. Maybe we should add it to the shopping list.
Agatha : Yes, yes. Tell me what you need. Im going shopping with my sister, Betty.
Elena : Coffee would be nice.
Agatha : Well, what are your plans for today, sweetheart?
Victor : Shes job-hunting. Shes looking for a part-time job.
Agatha : How industrious! Well, a pretty girl like you will have no trouble finding a job!
Victor : Heres the paper.
Elena : Thanks.
Victor : And look! Theres one. Its here in Kensington.
Elena : Video Store on the High Street...
Agatha : Young person with excellent communication skills. Thats perfect!
Victor : And ...Afternoon shifts Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Elena : Where is the High Street?
Agatha : Just make a left at the top of your road onto Hornton and then make another left onto the High Street.
The store is on your right, next to the Tube Station.
Elena : The Tube?
Victor : Ill walk you up there. Okay?
Elena : Thank you! That is very kind of you.
Agatha : Nonsense! My brother is a gentleman.
Victor : Go get ready and Ill meet you downstairs in fifteen minutes. Okay?
Elena : Okay
Agatha : Well, good luck my dear. Have a nice day.
Elena : Thanks. You too Agatha!
Agatha : Ill see you in a little while
Elena : Bye!
Agatha : Bye bye!

Agatha : Hello.
Elena : Hello
Agatha : How was your day?
Elena : Fabulous
Agatha : Fabulous? Fabulous is excellent! I had a fabulous day too!
Elena : Going shopping?
Agatha : Yes, Betty and I shopped all day. Look at my new nail polish. And this blouse is new. It looks divine on me,
dont you think?
Elena : Its very beautiful.
Agatha : And I have a skirt to go with it and... a pair of boots.
Elena : Lovely!
Agatha : Of course Betty is jealous. She says I spend too much money on clothes.
Victor : Hi girls. Its getting cold out there. I think its going to rain.
Agatha : I hope not!
Victor : Had a productive day, Agatha?
Agatha : Yes. Delightful!
Victor : And how was your interview, Elena?
Elena : Productive! I start work on Thursday after the school.
Victor : Congratulations!
Agatha : Well done, darling!
Victor : When do you finish work?
Elena : My shifts are from 3 to 7.
Victor : And what will you do at the store?
Elena : I put the videos on their shelves and I find information on the computer for customers.
Agatha : I love movies! Do you know what my favourite movie is?
Elena : No. What is your favourite movie?
Agatha : Butterfield 8. Well, any movie with Liz Taylor.
Elena : I dont know it.
Victor: Agatha watches it a lot. Betty has the video.
Elena : I would like to see the movie too.
Agatha : You will love it! Liz wears the most brilliant clothes...and Laurence Harvey...Oh! What a man!
Elena : Do you like it, Victor?
Victor : Its a bit old for me. I prefer science fiction and fantasy stories. When I finish my course, Id like to try
painting sets for films.
Elena : That sounds exciting!
Agatha : Speaking of clothing, do you have a warm coat, Elena?
Elena : This is my coat.
Agatha : You will die of cold in that coat!
Victor : You will really need a warmer coat soon, Elena.
Agatha : It gets very cold in London. Not like sunny Barcelona!
Elena : Madrid!
Victor : We might get some snow at Christmas.

Elena : Snow?
Victor : That would be a new experience for you!
Elena : Yes!
Agatha : How wonderful! You dont have school tomorrow. Lets go shopping!
Elena : Okay. Lets go shopping!
Victor : Oh dear!

LESSON 3
Victor : Ok, have a nice day. Ill see you later.
Agatha : Wait, wait, are you going to be home for dinner?
Victor : No. Im going out with Sam tonight.
Agatha : Sam? Whos Sam?
Victor : Sams my friend.
Agatha : Is Sam-antha pretty?
Victor : No. His name is Samuel and he isnt pretty.
Agatha : Do I know him?
Victor : I dont think so.
Agatha : Well, what does he do?
Victor : Sams a sculpture student at school.
Agatha : And where does he live?
Victor : He lives in Notting Hill...Ladbroke Grove.
Agatha : And where are you going tonight?
Victor : Were going to the pub. Okay?
Agatha : Does Sam have a car?
Victor : Yes, he does.
Agatha : Will he be driving tonight?
Victor : No, he isnt. Im taking my car.
Agatha : Well, please be careful.
Victor : Of course I will. Ill see you later.
Victor : Bye, Elena.
Elena : Bye!
Agatha : Hes the youngest in our family...
Elena : I understand. Youre a good sister.
Agatha : Thank you! Youre very sweet!
Elena : Where can I buy a coat?
Agatha : I know all the best shops!
Elena : I cant spend a lot of money. How much is the coat?
Agatha : Dont worry about the price. We will find you a lovely coat! Im an experienced shopper!
Elena : Im very grateful to you for your help.
Agatha : Sweet girl! Now tell me: what size are you?
Elena : Im a size 40.
Agatha : Okay, I think thats a 12 here.
Elena : I need a black coat in ...
Agatha : ...in wool.
Elena : Yes.
Agatha : Yes. And what about shoes? What size shoe do you wear?
Elena : I wear a size 38.
Agatha : I think thats a UK size 5.
Elena : But I dont need shoes.
Agatha : Every woman need shoes! Lots of them!
Elena : Lots of them!

Agatha : Now, Ill call Betty.

Elena : Betty?
Agatha : My sister! She will want to come too.
Elena : Oh, good. It will be nice to meet your sister. Does she look like you?
Agatha : Og goodness, no, no. Betty has blonde curly hair and dark eyes. Here we go. Betty, hi sweetheart!
Well, we have an emergency. My Spanish friend, Elena? She needs a new coat. Come over quickly. Okay, see you.
Shell be right over!

Agatha : Im exhausted!
Elena : Me too! Shopping is a big job!
Agatha : Yes, it is. Shopping is very hard work! Would you like a cup of tea?
Elena : Can I have a cup of coffee, please?
Agatha : Coffee? Oh, dear! I still havent bought any coffee yet.
Elena : Its okay. Tea is fine.
Agatha : Okay. Try on your new things for me.
Elena : Okay.
Agatha : Hello? Hello? Who is this? Chang...?
Agatha : Yes, this is Agatha Johnson. Elena? Hold on please, Ill call her. Elena! Telephone!
Elena: Hello? Chang? Yes, it is very nice here. Youre back in London? Yes, on Saturday night? Okay, okay. Bye, bye.
Agatha : Who was that?
Elena : Chang, he is back in London. He is staying in Kings Cross.
Agatha : Is he your boyfriend?
Elena: Who, Chang? No, hes my classmate.
Agatha : How delightful!
Elena : I think we will go to see a film on Saturday night.
Agatha : That will be very nice for you. How old is Chang?
Elena : Hes twenty-five.
Agatha : Is he married?
Elena : No, he isnt married.
Agatha: Does he have any children?
Elena : No. He isnt married!
Agatha : Oh, right, of course. You did say he is single. Come on! I want a fashion show. Look at that gorgeous coat!
Elena : Is it too small? Too flufy?
Agatha : Its perfect!
Elena : Are the shoes too high?
Agatha: No, no, theyre perfect!
Elena : Is the dress too low?
Agatha: No!
Elena : Too tight?
Agatha: No, darling, you look fantastic!
Elena : Thank you.
Victor : My goodness! Is that you, Elena?
Elena : Hello!
Agatha : What are you doing home?
Victor : Sam isnt well. He has a cold.
Elena : Im sorry.
Agatha : Lets get something delicious for dinner. Take-away?
Elena : Yes.
Agatha : Fish and chips?
Victor : Yeah.

Agatha : Elena has a big date next Saturday!

Victor : Oh really?
Elena : Im...Im meeting my classmate.
Agatha : Yes, her classmate Chang is in London! Does he look like Bruce Lee?
Elena : Chang? No, not really.
Agatha : Well Victor, why dont you go along with them?
Elena : Yes, you can come too!
Victor : I cant, sorry. Im going away for the weekend.
Agatha : You are?
Victor: I am.
Agatha : Where are you going?
Victor : Im going to Boulogne.
Elena : Where is Boulogne?
Victor : Its in France on the west coast.
Agatha : Who are you going with?
Victor : Im going with my classmates Harry and John and Sam if hes better.
Agatha : When are you leaving?
Victor : Were flying Friday night.
Elena : That will be nice!
Agatha : And where will you be staying? In a hotel?
Victor : No. Harrys mother has a house there.
Agatha : Well, I hope you have a good time.
Victor : Thank you, Agatha. Im sure we will.
Agatha : When are you coming back?
Victor : Were coming back on Sunday afternoon.
Agatha : Marvellous! I just had another great idea!
Victor: What is it?
Agatha : Well, why dont you bring Elena along too? She can still get a cheap ticket.
Elena : But, its impossible.
Victor : Yes, impossible.
Agatha : Why is it impossible? Youll have a lovely time lots of fun!
Elena : I have to work on Saturday. And I am meeting Chang, too.
Agatha : Oh thats right! Drat! I forgot. What a pity!
Victor : Yes. Sorry Elena.
Elena : Its okay.
Agatha : Well, maybe next time. You are going to look spectacular on Saturday! Just spectacular!
Elena : Thank you.
Agatha : Victor, can you buy me some of that lovely Brie in Boulogne? Theres this enormous market there...
Victor : Of course. Anything else?
Agatha : Well, actually ...
Victor : No, no, no, I wont have much time for shopping.
Agatha : What else are you going to do there?
Victor : Were going to see some buildings and galleries. And if the weathers nice, Im going to do some drawing.

Elena : I want to see your drawings!

Victor: Sure! I can show you the ones from school today.
Elena : Tomorrow, please. Im very tired now.
Agatha : Sweetheart! Go and get some rest. Its a big day tomorrow.
Victor : Yes, if you like, I can take you to school in the morning.
Elena : Thank you, that is very kind. Okay ... Bye!
Agatha : Dont you say anything...
Victor : I cant believe...
Agatha : Hello? Hello Harry! Its Harry. Hello sweetheart!
Victor : Good night, Agatha

Elena : Repair teacups ...repair...air, air, air ...

Agatha : Hello darling. What about the air?
Elena : Air...airline...airplane...
Agatha : These are new words youre learning at school?
Elena : Yes. Were learning words about travel.
Agatha : Thats useful! Are your teachers nice?
Elena : Yes, they are very nice.
Agatha : Splendid! What are you doing?
Elena : Im practising...the airplane.
Agatha : Youre pretending to be ...
Elena : Im pretending to be on an airplane.
Agatha : That sounds like fun! Can I pretend too?
Elena : Please! My teachers want me to practise.
Agatha : Okay. Well, I can be the glamorous lady at the check in desk. Youd be the customer. Okay.
Agatha : Next! Stand here. Can I have your ticket, please?
Elena : Here it is.
Agatha : And your passport?
Elena : Heres my passport.
Agatha: Thank you. Do you have any bags to check in?
Elena : I have this bag.
Agatha : That can go with you on board as a carry-on.
Elena : Okay. Carry-on.
Agatha : Now darling, do you prefer the window or aisle?
Elena : Sorry.
Agatha : Your seat? The aisle or window?
Elena : Oh! Id like the window seat, please.
Agatha : Alright, heres your boarding pass. You will be boarding at 10:20, gate 11. Have a nice trip!
Elena : Thank you.
Agatha : Good girl, very good!
Elena : Thank you.
Agatha : Where is your trip to?
Elena : Hum...Los Angeles
Agatha : Well, then I must be the customs officer.
Elena : Customs?
Agatha : When you arrive in Los Angeles they check your passport.
Elena : Yes, yes.
Agatha : So, Im the gorgeous customs officer. Youre the traveller.
Agatha : Name, please?
Elena : Elena Fuentes.
Agatha : Can you spell that?
Elena : F-U-E-N-T-E-S
Agatha : Whats the purpose of your visit? Business or pleasure?
Elena : Pleasure! Im here on holiday.

Agatha : How long are you staying?

Elena : Six weeks.
Agatha : And where are you staying?
Elena : I always stay with Brad Pitt...of course!

Agatha : Youre ready? Okay... I have not played the spectacularly beautiful air hostess! Good afternoon. Welcome to
Johnson Airways! Whats your ticket number, madam?
Elena : My seats 24D.
Agatha : Right this way, please! Is this your bag?
Elena : Yes, it is.
Agatha : Please place it under your seat....or stow it in the overhead locker. Now, fasten your seat belts. Can I be the
Passenger.
Elena : Of course!
Agatha : Excuse me!
Elena : Yes, madam?
Agatha : My headset doesnt work.
Elena : Oh!
Agatha: Have you got a newspaper?
Agatha : Excuse me, can I have another glass of champagne?
Agatha : Can I see the duty-free catalogue?
Elena : There it is!
Agatha : How much is that in euro?
Elena : Sorry, can you speak more slowly? Im tired.
Agatha : Traveling is tiring. Lets check you into your hotel.
Elena : Okay.
Agatha : Good evening. Welcome to the Johnson Hotel.
Elena : Good evening. I have a booking for tonight.
Agatha : Under what name, madam?
Elena : Fuentes. No. Pitt.
Agatha: May I see your passport, please?
Elena : Here it is.
Agatha : Thank you, madam. Here is your room key. Your room number is 217 on the second floor.
Elena : Thank you. What time tomorrow...?
Agatha : Check out is at 12 noon.
Elena : Id like a wake-up call at 8:30, please.
Agatha : Breakfast is from 7 to 9.
Elena : Thank you
Agatha : Good evening.
Elena : The TV doesnt work. Do you have a map? The window does not open ...
Agatha : Enough! Well done!
Elena : Thank you.
Agatha : Now lets get some supper!

Elena : Is that Britannia Restoration Shop? Can you repair a ceramic vase? Oh, thank you! Where is your shop?
Could you say that again? 19A Britannia Street near Kings Cross. Im sorry, what does tube mean?
Oh, the train... the underground! Yes. No, could you say that again? Between Kings Cross Road and Grays Inn Road
Thank you very much. Oh...wait! Hello? Yes. What time do you close? Oh dear...six! Thank you. Goodbye.
I have to go there before my shift. Hello? Oh hello, Chang. Yes, Im looking forward to tonight! Where do you
want to meet? Queensway? What time? Thats okay. I will come from work. I finish at seven, yes. How do I get
there? Okay. Ill see you later. Bye! Bye!
Agatha : You sound happy this morning!
Elena : Oh, yes. Good morning.
Agatha : Can I have a cup, too?
Elena : Yes, of course.
Agatha : Are you going to meet Chang tonight?
Elena : Yes. We arranged to meet at a restaurant in Queensway. Do you know how to get there? Im afraid of the
underground. Does the bus go there?
Agatha : Yes, you can catch the 9.28 going towards Golders Green, and then at Notting Hill Gate take the 94 bus towards
Piccadilly. And then you want...
Elena : That sounds very difficult!
Agatha : Are you coming home after work?
Elena : No, Ill go directly from work.
Agatha : I think you should come here and I will help you get dressed. And it wont take long from here.
Elena : Were meeting at 8.30.
Agatha : Well, then take a cab.
Elena : A cab?
Agatha : A mini cab... A taxi?!
Elena : Oh, a taxi! Taxi!
Agatha : Do you think Victors having a good time in Brussels?
Elena : Boulogne? Yes, Im sure he is.
Agatha : Boulogne! Yes! I adore everything French. Harold and I have such fond memories of Paris...
Elena : I would like to go to Paris!
Agatha : You will! Maybe soon! For your honeymoon! You know, Victor speaks fluent French...
Elena : I need to find the right man!
Agatha : Well, dont look too far!
Elena : Okay, Agatha. Im going to get dressed. Bye.
Agatha : Bye bye.

Elena : What time is it?

Agatha : Its just after eight.
Elena : Oh no!
Agatha : Dont worry!
Elena : Do I look good?
Agatha : You look terrific! Now, tell me about this date. Will you have a nice little table
for two?
Elena : I think Chang is also asking two of his friends.
Agatha : The more the merrier! What will you eat?
Elena : Its an Indian restaurant. Ill probably order a curry.
Agatha : Delicious! I adore Indian cooking.
Elena : Do you? Do you recommend I try anything special?
Agatha : Why dont you try a biriyani?
Elena : What is a biriyani exactly?
Agatha : Its a fabulous rice dish. Its a bit similar to your Spanish paella.
Elena : That sounds good!
Agatha : And will you have something to drink?
Elena : Id like some wine tonight.
Agatha : Do you like white or red wine?
Elena : It depends on the curry.
Agatha : Very sensible! Now, dont drink too much.
Elena : No, no I wont. Ill only have one or two glasses. Im nervous for the time!
Agatha : Dont be nervous about the time. You have loads of time. Lets see....
Oh, my heavens! Eight ten!
Elena : Im going to be late!
Agatha : No, youre not! I will call the very nice mini-cab and he will be here in no time.
Hello? Yes, good evening. Yes, this is Agatha Johnson here. Fine, thank you.
How are you? Glad to hear it. Yes. Can you send one of your best drivers?
Thats right, Chesworth Gardens, number 7. Ask him to ring the bell.
How long will it be? Okay, thanks. Good evening.

Elena : How long will it be?

Agatha : She says the cab will be here in five minutes.
Elena : Okay.
Agatha : You look like a model.
Elena : Thanks. How much do you think the cab fare will be?
Agatha : Probably around ten quid.
Elena : Quid?
Agatha : Oh, pounds. Do you have enough money with you?
Elena : Yes, thanks.
Agatha : There he is now.
Elena : Okay! Bye! See you!
Agatha : Night, night! Have a good time!
Harold? Oh, I miss you...

COUNTABLE NOUNS
One glass, two glasses, three glasses,
One bottles, two bottles, three bottles, etc.
UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
Wine, some wine

champagne, some champagne

Rice, some rice

bread, some bread, etc.

Satu gelas

kucing

lima bantal

Dua gelas

kucing-kucing

satu bantal

Tiga mobil

banyak kue

sebuah bantal

Empat tas

beberapa mobil

seekor anjing

Sepuluh buku

delapan murid

seorang guru

(+) I have some dogs

(+) She buys some milk

(-) I dont have any dog

(-) She doesnt buy any milk

(?) Do you have any dogs?

(?) Does she buy any milk?

1. Mereka makan beberapa apel

(+)......................................................................
(-) .....................................................................
(?) ........................................................................
2. Dia mengajar beberapa murid
(+) ........................................................................
(-) ..........................................................................
(?) ............................................................................
3. Kamu punya sedikit mentega
(+) .........................................................................
(-) ..........................................................................
(?) ........................................................................

ASKING THE TIME

What time is it?
Whats the time?
Could you tell me the time?
08:10 its eight ten (simple way)
Its ten past eight (formal way)
09:30 its nine thirty (simple way)
Its a half past nine (formal way)

09:15

its nine fifteen

its a quarter past nine

10:45 its ten forty five

its a quarter to eleven.

11:00 its eleven oclock

09:00

its nine oclock

TELLING THE TIME

The train arrives at 9:15 a.m. (anti meridian) (for the morning)
The restaurant opens at 7:30 p.m. (post meridian) (for the afternoon/ evening)
1. Jam 07:00

9. Jam 05:45

2. Jam 08:00

10. Jam 08:50

3. Jam 10:15

11. Jam 10:35

4. Jam 11:15

12. Jam 03:40

5. Jam 05:30

13. Jam 04:45

6. Jam 02:30

14. Jam 07:55

7. Jam 04:10

15. Jam 06:50

8. Jam 01:05

16. Jam 11:58

Agatha : At last! You had a long sleep!

Elena : Yes. Whats the time?
Agatha : Its almost 12.30.
Elena : It is so nice to sleep!
Agatha: Yes! And what about last night? Tell me everything
Elena : There were four of us: Chang, his friend Jerry and Jerrys girlfriend, Kate.
Agatha : Oh! Is Kate nice?
Elena : Yes, shes very nice, very funny. Shes at nursing school.
Agatha : How old is she?
Elena : Shes 20.
Agatha : And what about your dinner?
Elena : I like Indian food! It is very...How do you say this? Yes.
Agatha : Spicy! Yes , Indian food can be hot and spicy.
Elena : We had some white wine from Kent! White wine with...gas?
Agatha : Sparkling wine! yes, England does have some very good sparkling wines.
Elena : Jerry and Kate only speak English.
Agatha : Thats good practice for you!
Elena : Yes, but its very difficult and very tiring.
Agatha : Well, you see?We have coffee!I need to ask your opinion about something.
Elena : Yes.
Agatha : Harold says I should get a job, too.
Elena : You want a job?
Agatha : Well, it gets lonely here during the day.Victor and you are both at school. You
have a fun job at the video store...

Elena : You want to work at video store,too?

Agatha : No, I want to work as a salesperson, selling accessories and...and clothes.
Elena : Youre good at that!
Agatha : You think so?
Elena : Yes! Will you work in a boutique?
Agatha : No, Id like to work in a big store, a department store.
Elena : Oh!
Agatha : See, Im a good shopper. I think Ill be a good seller, too.
Elena : You will be excellent!
Agatha : Help me practise my sales pitch before you leave for work and before Victor
gets home.
Elena : What time does Victor get home?
Agatha : He should be back around 6.
Elena : Okay.
Agatha : That is the company Im going to apply to: Churchills. They sell very nice
womens clothing. And I should get a big discount myself! Can I help you,
madam?
Elena : No thanks, Im just looking.
Agatha : Why dont you try on this dress? It suits you!
Elena : It is a pretty dress but its too big.
Agatha : Oh, madam, we have it in smaller sizes!
Elena : Do you have it in another colour?
Agatha : It comes in blue, green and pink.
Elena : How much is it?
Agatha : Madam, its on sale. Its only 42!
Elena : Okay! Ill take it.
Agatha : Very good choice, madam!
Elena : See? Youre a natural salesperson!
Agatha : Im going at apply at churchills tomorrow. Oh, okay, dont say anything to
Victor.
Elena : No, I wont.
Agatha : I wanna surprise him.
Elena : Okay!