Today we hear from a man who decided to escape London in search of a new way of life. He put on his sailor's cap and went to live on his boat just off the coast of Brighton, in southern England.


Before you listen to the programme, have a look at these comprehension questions. You'll hear the answers during the programme. You can also download and follow it with a transcript. You can also watch a video diary of Brian.

1: What is Brian's nickname?
2: How long has he lived on his boat?
3: Why did he decide to leave London?
4: What can he do with his boat that he couldn't with a house?

Listen
	City to Sea

Vocabulary

a nickname
an affectionate name used by people who know you well

for the best part of
for nearly

Example
He's been living in London for the best part of a year

a harbour
a place in the water where boats are kept

a mortgage
a legal agreement when you borrow money from a bank to buy a house - you have to pay back that money over a period of time

it strikes me that...
it seems to me that... I think that...

Example
It strikes me that he would work a lot harder if he got a better salary

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Extras

Programme script (pdf - 21k)
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Watch a video of Albert