Transcripts Unit 1
1.1 Do you have an exam tomorrow? Yes, I do. When is our next English lesson?
1.2 Teacher You’re doing really well. Did you all do the homework yesterday?
Lina Sam
No, miss. I didn’t have time. I did it this morning before school but I didn’t finish it.
Don’t worry, miss. We’ve been explaining the maths in the homework to Lina. She understands it now.
Teacher Wonderful! You’ve done a great job! So, have you all finished the sums in your workbook?
Khalil No, we haven’t finished yet. Teacher How many have you done? Dana We’ve already finished two, but not the third one yet. Fractions are hard!
Sam
I watched the fractions video four times last night. We’ve just been watching it together, but it still doesn’t make sense.
Teacher How long have you been working on the fractions? Lina
About fifteen minutes.
Teacher OK, keep trying for five minutes. Then, we’ll discuss the answers as a class, OK?
1.3 Head Hi Deema. Please have a seat. I wanted to ask you about the new maths teaching system you’ve been using this year. Has it been a success?
Deema Oh, yes, very much so. The students’ marks in maths have all improved a lot. Even the weakest students’ grades have gone up.
Head That’s great. And why do you think that is?
Deema Well, clearly, interest in the subject has grown, and students like the idea that they can watch videos at home as many times as they need, and then work in groups in class. They prefer that to listening to me! The number of students completing their homework has increased.
Head
I see. Have you been making your own videos in the maths department?
Deema Yes, we have, most of the time. We’ve shared the work between us. Each of us has made two videos this term.
Head
But what happens if the student doesn’t have internet at home. Has that ever happened?
Deema Oh, yes. But we’ve solved that issue. We give students the video on a USB stick or tell them to watch them in the library after school.
Head Well, I’ve got good news, too. Parents have been calling me recently and now say that their children’s feelings about maths have changed completely!
118 English for the 21st Century • Transcripts Unit 2
2.1 Laura So, now that you’re all about to enter the job market, networking is going to be a really important skill for you. I know lots of you hate the idea, but that’s why we’re having this seminar to help you. You can’t get by in today’s business world unless you are good at networking, I’m afraid. Anyway, I’d like to hear your ideas and your worries before I start. What tips have you read about for networking?
Faisal I think it’s important to dress appropriately, and to have business cards, though that seems a bit pointless when you’re not in business yet.
Laura Well, you’re absolutely right about dress. You aren’t going to impress anyone if you turn up in the outfit you wear for going to the gym. As far as business cards are concerned, yes, they’re useful. It’s easier for a potential business contact or employer than expecting them to write all your details down. Just list your name and your contact details – email, mobile phone number and web address if you’ve got one. What else?
Gina I’ve got a worry, a big one. I actually went to a networking event last summer and it was awful. I hung about for 15 minutes and nobody talked to me. In the end, I felt so embarrassed I just left.
Laura I’m sorry to hear that, Gina. We’re going to discuss ways to deal with that problem soon, so I hope that will help you. But first, any other tips or ideas?
Mike I think you should put your mobile phone on silent. People will find it rude if you’re talking to them and then you take a call.
Laura Yes, I agree entirely. Keep the phone on silent unless there is something serious going on, like a family health emergency.
Rachel I have read lots of pages online about networking, but the information is kind of vague. I think I need some specific tips about how to get into conversations with people you don’t know. After that first step, I think I’d be OK, as I’m a pretty sociable person.
Laura Great. Well, that’s what we’re going to do now. How do you choose who to approach? And yes, you’ve got to take the first step; you can’t just hang about waiting for people to come to you, as Gina found out. So, when you enter the room where the event is taking place, look around and notice how people are standing – alone, in pairs, in threes or in larger groups. Who do you approach?
How about that? Have you written the students’ reports yet?
Deema Not yet. I’ve been writing them for a week, but I still haven’t finished.
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