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Episode 7: Friends and family: Fran meets Helen

Easy English level - Beginner/Elementary

Introduction

Fran is at her friend Helen's house. They talk about family.

But Fran is not happy! She wants to stop the race! She says, 'I can't do it'.

What are you going to do, Fran? You're so close to Edinburgh now!

Language in this episode

brother
sister
parents
mum
dad
son
daughter

TRANSCRIPT

Presenter

No, Mum. Yes, Mum. OK, Mum. Not now, Mum! I'm busy. Today, family!

London to Edinburgh. Three people. £100. Five days. This is The London to Edinburgh Challenge.

Today, Fran meets a friend.

Helen
Hi!

Fran
Hi.

Helen
How are you?

Fran
Good. You?

I like these family pictures.

Wow! Is that your brother?

Helen
Yes. He's a doctor.

Fran
Look. Here's my brother. He's a doctor too. How's your sister?

Helen
She's good. She has a son and a daughter.

Fran
How are your parents?

Helen
My mum and dad are good. How are your parents?

Fran
Here's my mum and dad.

They're very good.

Helen
But, how are you?

Fran
I need to go to Edinburgh, but I want to stop. It's so difficult. I can't do it.

Helen
Yes, you can. Here. Take this map of Edinburgh. Take this money. You can do it.

Presenter
Fran. So, Edinburgh. Can you still do it?

Fran
Umm. Yes, I can. I can do this. Edinburgh. Let's do it!

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To do

Practise by using the worksheet on this page.

Next

Want to learn directions in English? Watch Episode 8 here.

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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!