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How do you usually find out about local news, events and courses? start learning
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Direct mail, catalogues and leaflets. Local newspaper advertising.
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Do you ever make phone calls about these in English? What is difficult about doing this? start learning
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Never. The language! Channel audio only.
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Look at the adverts A-D. Whitch ones would interest you the most? start learning
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D- Walk&TalkEnglish. B-EXCEL School of English. C- OLYMPIA SPORTS CENTRE. A- Flatmate wanted.
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with the words/phrases in bold from the adverts.
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You pay for one and you get two. start learning
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You can try it out at no cost. start learning
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You need to pay part of the cost now, and you can't get the money back. start learning
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It's possible - we can talk about it. start learning
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Put your name on a list for a course. start learning
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There's a maximum number for this course. start learning
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Write your name, address, etc., on a form. start learning
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Which words/phrases can be used to talk about a restaurant? start learning
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You pay for one and get two. Two-for-one-deal. Put your name on a list for table. Sign up for.
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Which words/phrases can be used to talk about a cookery course? start learning
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You need to pay part of the cost now, and you can't get the money back. Non-refundable deposit. Put your name on a list for the course. Sign up for. There's a maximum number for this course. Limited enrolment.
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Which words/phrases can be used to talk about buying a used car? start learning
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You can try it out at no cost. Free trial. It's possible -we can talk about it. Negotiable.
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Which words/phrases can be used to talk about a hotel booking? start learning
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You need to pay part of the cost now, and you can't get the money back. Non-refundable deposit. Write your name, address, etc., on a form. Fill in your details.
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Could you tell me where you are located? I'd like to know if my dog can come with me. Would you mind telling me about the other people living there.
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Could you tell me where you are located? Do you mind me asking how many other people have inquired?
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Could you tell me where you are located? Do you mind me asking how many other people have inquired?
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I was wondering if I can use your two-for-one deal more than once. Do you mind me asking how many other people have inquired? I'd be grateful if you could explain how the free trial works.
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Read phrases 1-6 from the phone conversation. start learning
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Who do you think is speaking, the receptionist (R) or the caller (C)?
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Sorry to be difficult, it's just that... start learning
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I'd really appreciate your help. start learning
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Can you hold on a minute? I'll just see. start learning
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I've got one more question, if I'm not keeping you. start learning
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two phrases showing the caller thinks she's causing a problem start learning
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Sorry to be difficult. No, I'm afraid not. if I'm not keeping you
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one polite phrase from the receptionist meaning 'please be patient' start learning
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Can you hold on a minute? I'll just see.
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