1. MAN: Oh, no. Not another parking ticket. That’s the second one this week. Why did I get a ticket for parking here? I thought

In this first part of the exam I’d like to ask you some general questions about yourself. Do you live in a busy area? Yes,

MARK: That was great! RACHEL: Yeah, thanks, Annie. You’re a great cook. ANNIE: Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. M: Enjoyed it? I don’t think

Doctor: So, what seems to be the problem?  Patient: Well, I haven’t been feeling very well. I was vomiting a lot over the weekend. And

T: Hi Marcos, what are you doing next Thursday? And your brother too … is he around? M: Erm … next Thursday? Ermm … my

Well, when I came to work in the UK, I thought it would be quite easy. After all, we speak the same language, don’t we?

RACHEL: Hello, Fantastic Flowers. ANNIE: Oh, hi. Rachel? R: Yes? A: It’s Annie. R: Oh, hi Annie! How are you? A: I’m ok, thanks. You?

In this first part of the exam I’d like to ask you some general questions about yourself. Have you got any hobbies? Not really, no.

Interviewer: Do you find it easier to understand native or non-native speakers of English? Cristina: Well, I’ve been in the United States for seven years

All sorts of situations can cause stress: moving home, financial difficulties, work overload, driving in heavy traffic, noisy neighbors, pollution, uncertainty… So, what can we