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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Next

Bob is cold, so he goes clothes shopping! Watch Episode 4 here.

Is this too easy?

Watch The London Letter Challenge – a series for pre-intermediate/A2 learners. Three teams race across London to find eight letters and win the crowns!

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