The London to Edinburgh Challenge
Easy level
Episode 3: Places
Episode 240911 / 11 Sep 2024

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Episode 3: Visit London: Paula explores
Easy English level - Beginner/Elementary
Introduction
The Presenter is waiting for Fran, Bob and Paula.
But Paula is still in London! She visits famous places like the River Thames, Hyde Park and Tower Bridge.
This isn't a holiday. You are in a race Paula!
Language in this episode
bridge
river
restaurants
shops
park
TRANSCRIPT
Presenter
London to Edinburgh. Three people. £100. Five days. This is The London to Edinburgh Challenge.
I'm in Edinburgh. I'm waiting for Bob, Paula and Fran.
Bob is on the train to Cambridge, Fran is cycling, and Paula is in London. Paula's still in London?
Paula
London is so good. Let's go!
London is big, very big.
And it's busy, very busy.
And look at the shops!
I'm in Hyde Park. There are so many parks.
I'm on a bridge over the River Thames!
The restaurants are amazing.
Presenter
Paula is having an amazing time. London is big. London is very big. London is very busy. She's at the shops. She's in the park. She's on a bridge over the river.
It's Paula! Hi Paula.
Paula
Hi. Look at my pictures.
Presenter
OK…
Paula
Look! I'm at the shops.
Paula
I'm in Hyde Park.
I'm on a bridge over the river.
Presenter
Wow. It looks amazing. Where next?
Paula
Manchester.
Presenter
Train? Bus? Cycling?
Paula
Cycling! Ha No! Bus.
Presenter
When?
Paula
Now!
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Bob is cold, so he goes clothes shopping! Watch Episode 4 here.
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Episode 240913 / 13 Sep 2024
Three contestants race from London to Edinburgh. 3 people, 5 days, £100. Who will get to Edinburgh first?

Episode 2: Travel
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The contestants need to leave London, but how will they travel? Train, bus, cycling?

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Fran is cycling, Bob is on a train to Cambridge and Paula… Paula is STILL in London! She's sightseeing.

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Oh no! Bob is in Cambridge. He's cold, and he doesn't have a coat. So he goes shopping.

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Episode 6: Work
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Episode 10: Look back
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