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Episode 9: They're running: Race to Edinburgh Castle

Easy English level - Beginner/Elementary

Introduction

What a race! The challenge is coming to an end. Fran, Bob and Paula are racing to the castle.

Our contestants are running, walking, cycling, sitting, getting a taxi! Who is going to get there first?!

Language in this episode

I'm getting (a taxi)
I'm walking
I'm running
You're running
You're sitting
I'm (not) running
She's cycling

TRANSCRIPT

Presenter
Who's going to win?!

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

Now, to win, go to Edinburgh Castle.

Paula
I'm getting a taxi!

Bob
I'm walking. Actually, I'm running!

Fran
I'm cycling again.

Presenter
So, Paula's getting a taxi, Bob's running, and Fran is cycling again.

Fran
This is great! I'm cycling again!

Presenter
Paula! Now you're running.

Paula
I'm running!

Presenter
Paula is sitting, Bob is running, and Fran is walking.

Who's going to win?

Bob
Fran is up there.

Fran
Bob! Bob is there. He's running.

Bob
She's walking. I'm running.

Presenter
So, Fran and Paula are running to the castle. Who is going to win?

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Next

Who is going to win?! Find out in Episode 10.

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!