Hướng dẫn
1. Nghe và bắt chước theo.
2. Chú ý dấu nhấn và âm cuối của từ.
3. Thu âm phần nói để so sánh và sửa lỗi.
4. Kiên trì luyện tập mỗi ngày.
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| Episode 1: | At the airport |
| Helen: | What does Michal look like? |
| Tim: | Well, he’s tall and well built. He’s got brown eyes and a shaved head. |
| Helen: | Is he handsome? |
| Tim: | Of course he is! He’s my cousin. |
| Helen: | And what’s he like? Is he like you too? |
| Tim: | No, he’s quite shy really. |
| Helen: | Oh look! Is that him? |
| Tim: | Yeah! Michal! Michal! He’s crying. I wonder what’s wrong. |
| Episode 2: | In the flat |
| Tim: | Alice this is my cousin Michal – our new flatmate. He’s really missing his friends. |
| Alice: | Oh, Michal let me take your mind off that…So, where are you from? |
| Michal: | From near Warsaw – the Polish capital. |
| Alice: | Oh, what do you do? |
| Michal: | I’m a guide tourist. |
| Alice: | So interesting! Why are you visiting London? |
| Michal: | To improve my English. |
| Alice: | Oh, well, why not come out with us now? Then we can cheer you up and you can practise your English at the same time. |
| Episode 3: | At the pub |
| Tim: | It’s your round Alice |
| Alice: | What, again? Alright, what do you all want? |
| Helen: | An orange juice please. |
| Michal: | The same for me too. |
| Tim: | Oh come on Michal, you’re not in Poland now. Why not try a traditional pint of English bitter? |
| Michal: | OK then. |
| Tim: | And the usual for me – a G & T, love |
| Alice: | Em, OK. |
| Helen: | Don’t call Alice “love”. |
| Tim: |
Why not, isn’t she lovely? Michal, what do you think? |
Episode 4 :Another round
Michal:She’s beautiful.
Alice:What’s wrong with you?
Helen:Nothing! You know I think Michal really likes you.
Alice:Don’t be daft! He’s only being polite.
Helen:Do you think so?
Alice:Yes, and why are you so interested all of a sudden?
Helen:No, no reason really. Look, I’ve got to get back to the flat, I’ve got loads of studying to do.
Alice:Oh relax! The books can wait. Tim’s buying the next round. What do you want?
| Episode 5: | Helen at home |
| Helen: | Hello? |
| Mum: | Hello? Helen? It’s mum here. How are you my dear? Studying hard? You know how much your degree means to your father and me. |
| Helen: | I was studying before you phoned me! Listen, I need your advice. I’m in love! But he doesn’t even notice me. He only has eyes for Alice. What can I do? |
| Mum: | Love? Love! There’s plenty of time for that later. Get your head out of the clouds and back into your books. Do you hear me? |
| Helen: | Yes, yes mum. |
| Episode 6: | Breakfast time |
| Tim: | Morning, campers! |
| Alice: | Ooh, not so loud, my head’s killing me. |
| Michal: | I’m feel awful too. I’ve got a pain stomach. My head hurts….. |
| Tim: | Welcome to your first British hangover Michal! What you need now is a good fry-up. |
| Alice: | Bleugh! Oh, morning Helen. You look as bad as I feel. Have you been crying? |
| Helen: | No, no of course not. Just burning the midnight oil studying, studying, studying. |
| Tim: | So, who’s for eggs, beans and toast? |
| Alice: | Urgh! You really are a pain in the neck sometimes Tim! |
| Episode 7: | Paying the rent |
| Helen: | Oh no, it’s that time of the month again – time to pay the rent. |
| Tim: | Comes round fast enough, doesn’t it? |
| Alice: | Yeah and I’m so broke just now. I don’t know where my money goes. |
| Tim: | You need to tighten your belt Alice. Well, I’m fairly flush this month, want me to lend you some cash? |
| Alice: | Tim, would you? |
| Tim: | Sure, you know me, always willing to help a damsel in distress. There’s only one small catch…… |
| Episode 8: | The newcomer |
| Alice: | Hi Michal! Look what I found in a box, near the rubbish bins outside the hospital. Can you believe someone wanted to throw her away! Isn’t she adorable? |
| Michal: | What are you going to call her? How about Bronka? That’s a good Polish name. |
| Alice: | Mm, I think she looks more like a Co-Co…Oh, hi Helen, meet our new flatmate. We just need to find a name for her. |
| Helen: |
Em, I don’t think so. You know we’re not allowed pets in the flat. It’s against the rules. |
| Episode 9: | The favour |
| Michal: | I’m going to see a film tonight. Will anyone like to come with me? |
| Alice: | Oh I’d love to Michal but I have to iron all these shirts for Tim. |
| Helen: | Look, why don’t you go with Michal and I’ll iron the shirts? |
| Michal: | Oh Helen, that’s so kind of you. |
| Alice: | But don’t you want to go to the cinema too? |
| Helen: | Yes but I need to study. I’ll do the shirts, phone the landlord about keeping the cat and then I’ll hit the books. |
| Alice: | Oh thanks, we owe you. Bye! |
| Michal: | Bye! |
| Helen: | Oh Cat! What could I do? They seem made for each other. |
| Episode 10: Choosing a film | |
| Alice: | Oh, what do you fancy seeing? There’s Must Love Dogs – a rom-com. Oh I love romantic comedies, don’t you? Pride and Prejudice is on – I adore period dramas. You know all those fine ladies and gents from ages ago, long dresses and grand houses. What kind of films do you like – action, adventure, musicals? |
| Michal: | Films about people living in the future, on other planets. |
| Alice: | Oh, sci-fi – not really my thing. |
| Michal: | Well, what about Nightmare on Elm Street? They’re showing that again here. |
| Alice: | No thanks, horror films don’t do it for me. |
| Michal: | Well, why don’t you choose? |
| Alice: | No, you invited me out, you choose. |
| Michal: | No, I insist. |
| Episode 11: Phoning the landlord | |
| Helen: | Hi, dad it’s Helen |
| Dad: |
Hello my dear, how are you? |
| Helen: | Studying hard as ever, dad. Can I ask you something as our landlord? Our lease says that we’re not allowed animals in the flat. Well, is there a way that we could get around that? You see, Alice found this kitten and everyone really wants to keep her. |
| Dad: |
You have a cat in my flat? Oh Helen, why can’t you ever obey the rules? |
| Helen: | Oh dad! Please, won’t you bend them for me? |
| Dad: | Well… |
| Helen: | Please! |
| Dad: | Just this once. |
| Tim: | Kitty, did you hear what I just heard? She called the landlord “dad”. What a dark horse Helen is! |
| Episode 12: After the film | |
| Michal: | Well that rom-com was much better than I expected. It was really romantic. Thank you. |
| Alice: | Oh, it was my pleasure. |
| Michal: | Would you like to do it again – go out on another date with me? |
| Alice: | Another date? Michal, that wasn’t a date we were on there. |
| Michal: | It wasn’t? Oh, I thought it was. |
| Alice: | No, we’re just good friends. |
| Michal: | Yes, we are good friends and I’d like us to be better friends so I’m going to ask you: would you like to go out with me? |
| Episode 13: Tim spills the beans | |
| Tim: | So how was the cinema for you two love birds? |
| Alice: | How many times do I have to say this – that wasn’t a date! |
| Tim: | Whoa, easy tiger! Hey this’ll put a smile on your face. Guess who our landlord is? |
| Alice: | How should I know? We give the money to Helen and she always sends off the cheque. |
| Tim: |
Go on, guess. |
| Alice: | Tom Cruise, the man in the moon, no idea! |
| Tim: | It’s Helen’s dad! |
| Alice: | Helen’s dad! No way! Why would she keep that a secret? |
| Helen: | I’m just putting the kettle on. Anyone fancy a cuppa? |
| Episode 14: Tim strikes it rich | |
| Tim: | Can I help you madam? |
| Customer: | I’m looking for a man’s watch. |
| Tim: | Well we have a sumptuous selection here: sports, evening, everyday watches. Do you see anything you like? |
| Customer: |
Oh, I rather like that one. |
| Tim: | Impeccable taste, madam. Now, just take it over to the cash till there and they’ll wrap it up for you. |
| Customer: | Thank you, goodbye. |
| Tim: | Goodbye…Oh, you’ve dropped something madam. Madam! Oh she’s gone. Let’s see 50, 100, 150 pounds! Well you know what they say Tim, a fool and her money. |
| Episode 15: A heart-to-heart | |
| Helen: | Hello? |
| Alice: | Hi Helen. |
| Helen: | What’s up Alice? |
| Alice: |
It’s so quiet at work I thought I’d give you a ring. A little bird told me that the landlord is your dad! |
| Helen: | How did you find out? |
| Alice: | Never mind about that. Why have you been keeping it a secret for so long? |
| Helen: | Well because as soon as people know how rich my parents are, they start treating me differently. When you and Tim came to live here I wanted to start afresh so I decided not to tell anyone. |
| Alice: | Oh Helen you’re such a silly goose! I promise, it won’t make any difference to us! So no more secrets OK? |
| Helen: | OK then. |
| Episode 16: A kitchen romance | |
| Michal: | Oh Bronka! I’m so miserable! Alice doesn’t want to go out with me. |
| Helen: | Oh sorry, Michal. Am I interrupting something here? |
| Michal: | No, no, I’m just pouring my heart out to Bronka. |
| Helen: |
Oh yeah, I found out that Alice gave you a knock-back but it’s not the end of the world. There are plenty more fish in the sea you know. |
| Michal: | Fish? I don’t want a fish, I want a date! |
| Helen: | Well, there’s someone right in front of you! |
| Michal: | You’re always too busy studying. You wouldn’t go out with a guy like me. |
| Helen: | Oh wouldn’t I? Why don’t you ask first! |
| Michal: | Would you? |
| Helen: | I’d love to! |
| Episode 17: Booking tickets* | |
| Agent: | Good morning, London Attractions. |
| Michal: | I’d like to book two tickets for next week. For River Boat cruise please. |
| Agent: | OK. When? |
| Michal: |
Next Thuesday. |
| Agent: | Sorry? |
| Michal: | Thuesday. |
| Agent: | I’m sorry sir, is that Tuesday the first or Thursday the third? |
| Michal: | Thursday the third. |
| Agent: | Right, and what time would you like? |
| Michal: | In an evening. |
| Agent: | Because it’s winter, the last trip is at 7.00. Is that OK? |
| Michal: | Yes thanks. |
| Agent: | OK, just let me put you on hold for a moment please. |
| Episode 18: Emergency | |
| Alice: | Oh it’s so quiet tonight! You could hear a pin drop. Gives me a chance to catch up on my reading. |
| Man: | Quick, quick! Get a doctor! |
| Alice: | She’s just gone for a break. What’s the matter? |
| Man: |
I don’t know. It’s my son. He’s stopped breathing. |
| Alice: | Oh no! Wait a minute, I’ll just phone for the doctor. |
| Man: | There’s no time. You have to give him mouth to mouth. |
| Alice: | But I haven’t done it before! |
| Man: | You haven’t done it before? |
| Alice: | No, not for real. Wait while I find the phone. |
| Man: | No! No, you must do it now! |
| Episode 19: Tim’s reward | |
| Tim: | Hello I’m calling from McCarthy’s. I helped you when you were looking at watches the other day. |
| Customer: |
Yes? |
| Tim: | I think I’ve found something of yours. Have you lost anything? |
| Customer: |
Not that I’ve noticed. No, nothing seems to be missing. |
| Tim: | Well, you dropped £150! |
| Customer: | Really! |
| Tim: | Yes. Now, how can I return your money? |
| Customer: | Oh how refreshingly honest! But I think a small reward is in order, don’t you? |
| Tim: | Oh I couldn’t. |
| Customer: | You could. I’m sure you have a pretty young girlfriend who needs to be spoiled. |
| Tim: | No I don’t. I’m single just now. |
| Customer: | A good looking man like you? I don’t believe it! |
| Episode 20: A date by the river | |
| Helen: | Oh Michal, that river cruise was fantastic. |
| Michal: | It was lovely seeing all those famous buildings, wasn’t it? |
| Helen: | Yes, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye all looked so impressive in the winter light, didn’t they? |
| Michal: |
You look lovely in the winter light too you know. |
| Helen: | Oh Michal, you’re so sweet. |
| Michal: | It’s true. You’re beautiful Helen. |
| Helen: | You’re quite a hunk yourself, you know. |
| Michal: | That might be true but suddenly I’m feeling a little sea-sick. |
| Helen: | You do look a bit green. You’re not going to throw up, are you? |
| Michal: | Oh yes, I don’t feel well. I think I’m going to be sick. |
| Helen: | Was it something I said? |
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