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 Abdul-Rahman on Thu, 26/02/2026 - 00:04

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I haven't an English classes, but i have English classes with British Council.
I have self-study English course online everyday and i work on one skill everyday.

Submitted by Mozart Aung on Fri, 20/02/2026 - 12:54

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No, I don't have an English class. I self-study English online.

Submitted by Magda Rodrigues on Wed, 04/02/2026 - 19:27

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Now I´m studying English by myself, so I´m a self-taught. I study about 2 hours a day and listen to music a lot too. I´m learning a lot of vocabulary and new expressions. 

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Submitted by Eskafeca on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 15:44

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I don't have English classes. I study on my own at home. I'm self-taught.

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Submitted by marsan29 on Fri, 23/01/2026 - 00:12

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Do you have an English class? When is it? Where is it?
Yes, I have English classes, but I take online courses on a platform named Platzi.
I study English there by myself, taking courses and exams. There are plenty of English courses there.
When? Where? Well, I study English at home, and I don't have a schedule. I take classes whenever I can

Submitted by Sinatra_Junior on Sun, 04/01/2026 - 16:59

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I have online private classes with an Irish teacher. He's also a friend of mine. 

Submitted by moaz_shamekh on Sat, 06/12/2025 - 22:20

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No, I don't, but I had English classes with the British Council in my country, it was really helpful and amazing classes, I usually had these classes from 6 to 9 p.m. with a break between them, I really didn't feel stressed or these education stuff feelings when I went there, it was like an entertainment place to practice English and make new friends.

Submitted by NECO66 on Sun, 09/11/2025 - 18:03

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yes ,I do .I go to English classes at   Barnet and Southgate College 3 times a week.

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