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Listen to the next episode of our drama, The Race. Captain Phil takes charge - but does he know the ropes? After that, test your knowledge of Unit 9 in our Weekly Quiz.

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Plain sailing

Do you know as much about sailing as Phil does? Watch Phil's video diary to find out.  

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Here I am again. We've set sail and, look, they've officially made me captain! And do you like this? I bought us all Polynesian shirts when we stopped in Tahiti.

Well, it's been quite an adventure so far and thanks to Passepartout I seemed to have learned a lot about sailing. In fact it's been plain sailing - that means making smooth and easy progress.

Sometimes we've been all at sea - meaning in a state of confusion and disorder. But, you know, I've got to know the ropes - I mean: I've learnt how to do to things properly. Everything seems shipshape now - that's in good order.

I can't wait to get to my local pub back in London where I'll be three sheets to the wind - you know what that means, don't you?! In fact, I might have a little drink now. Cheers!

Downloads

You can download the video and transcript from our Unit 9 downloads page.

Vocabulary: Sailing-related phrases

plain sailing
making smooth and easy progress

all at sea
very confused and disorganised

to know the ropes
to know how to do things properly

shipshape
clean, tidy, in good order

three sheets to the wind
(informal) very drunk

Next

Will the yacht be sunk by a big wave or will the crew make it home on time? More importantly, what have you learnt in this unit? Find out now by testing yourself with our Weekly Quiz.

 

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  • Use going to
    To talk about something we have decided to do in the future, but not arranged yet.

    I’m going to spend a year travelling.

    Use the present continuous
    To talk about something we have decided to do in the future, and made arrangements for. It’s definite, not just an idea.

    I’m meeting a client at 2pm.

Session Vocabulary

  • plain sailing
    making smooth and easy progress

    all at sea
    very confused and disorganised

    to know the ropes
    to know how to do things properly

    shipshape
    clean, tidy, in good order

    three sheets to the wind
    (informal) very drunk