Audio bank - Dialogues © BBC | British Council 2006

Dialogue 1: Two students in a language school café.

A: Hi! I'm Hong lei. What's your name?

B: Hello, Hong Lei. My name's Ricky.

A: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?

B: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?

A: No, I've been here for six months.

B: Six months. That's a long time.

A: It's not so long really. What class are you in? Intermediate or …?

B: Intermediate Three. And what about you?

A: I'm in Advanced One. Who's your teacher?

B: I can't remember her name, but she's got curly red hair.

A: Ah! Does she wear glasses?

B: Yes, I think so.

A: That's probably Anne Wallis.

B: Yes that's right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher too?

A: No. But she taught me last term. How long have you been here?

B: Only a week.

A: Wow, not long. Where do you live? With a family?

B: Well, I'm staying at the YMCA at the moment. I'm looking for somewhere
more permanent. Do you know of any good places?

A: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in here apartment and she's
looking for a flatmate. Would you like her phone number?

B: That would be great! Thanks for your help. Can I buy you coffee?

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