The first English class

The first English class

Listen to a teacher give students information about a new course to practise and improve your listening skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then listen to the audio and do the exercises.

Transcript

Hello, everyone. Hello! It's nice to see you all here. Welcome to British Life and Language. I am your teacher. My name is Lindsay Black. That's L-I-N-D-S-A-Y Black. Before we begin, some information about the class.

Our class is in room 13, on the first floor. When you go upstairs, turn left to find the room. Again, that's room 13.

We have class twice a week, on Monday and Wednesday. Our class begins at 4.30 p.m. and lasts 90 minutes, so we finish at 6 p.m. That's 4.30 to 6. Please arrive on time, OK?

Also, I have an office hour if you have questions. I'm in office 7B on the second floor. My office hour is Friday at 6 p.m. So, if you have any questions or problems or want to talk to me, it's Friday at 6 p.m. in office 7B.

We begin next week, on March the 13th. That's Monday, March the 13th. The course ends on May the 20th. May the 20th is the last day.

I think that's all ... Oh, one more thing. For this course you need the book. Here it is: British Life and Language Level 1 Student's Book. So, please get a copy of the book. I don't want to see any photocopies of the book, thank you! Remember, it's level 1 student's book. Don't buy the teacher's book.

I think that's all, everyone. I look forward to working with you. See you next Monday!

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Submitted by Mark Benavides on Tue, 19/11/2024 - 10:11

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Do you have an English class? When is it? Where is it?

Yes, I have virtual English classes on Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the University of Guayaquil.

Submitted by paimanalinazar093 on Mon, 18/11/2024 - 15:38

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Hi LearningEnglish Team,

In task 1: you wrote this sentence "The class begins in May." 

but in the Transcript: your wrote the other sentence like this "The course ends on May the 20th"

so, what are the different between in and on at two above sentences?

thanks for your cooperation 

Hello paimanalinazar093,

They mean different things. Note that Task 1 is a true/false exercise and that the correct answer for the statement is 'False'. This means that the statement 'The class begins in May' is not what the speakers says in the audio.

I hope this clear it up for you, but if not please let us know.

Best wishes,
Kirk
LearnEnglish team

Submitted by AdeJabbarmanLuthfi. on Wed, 09/10/2024 - 08:59

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My first experience of taking an English course for a few months was very memorable. At first, I faced various challenges in learning, such as speaking, grammar, and listening. However, by attending every learning session and engaging in various activities, I began to feel progress in these skills.

After attending the course, I felt that the experience of learning English was very interesting and rewarding. The course not only improved my language skills, but also gave me the confidence to communicate. I highly recommend taking the course for anyone who is lacking in English.

How about you guys?

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Submitted by ra_fujiwaraa on Tue, 08/10/2024 - 09:53

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As an English education major, I have classes focused on language, literature, and pedagogy. My English classes are typically scheduled throughout the week, with sessions both in the morning and afternoon. They are held on campus at Universitas Tanjungpura, where we engage in discussions, readings, and various teaching methods to enhance our skills. I enjoy the interactive nature of these classes, as they prepare me for a future in teaching. 

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Submitted by ra_fujiwaraa on Tue, 08/10/2024 - 09:15

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Hello, I'm Fujiwara Astuti, a student at Universitas Tanjungpura majoring in English. My journey in learning English has been both challenging and rewarding. Initially, I struggled with grammar and vocabulary, but through consistent practice, I gained confidence. Watching movies and listening music in English has helped me improve significantly. I look forward to enhancing my skills further and connecting with diverse people through the language.

Submitted by albertmary on Tue, 24/09/2024 - 14:38

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No, I don't. Actually, I'm improving my basic skills with British Council online resources. then, I'll take self-study courses on the weekends, online.

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Submitted by lanre85 on Mon, 23/09/2024 - 11:43

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I don't have any English classes at the moment. However, I’m planning to get a personal tutor to fast-track my learning