Easy English level – Beginner/Elementary
Meet three special people: Fran, Bob and Paula! They are at the BBC in London. Who are they? Let’s find out!
The presenter is in Edinburgh, waiting for Fran, Bob and Paula.
Listen out for Big Ben…bong, bong – let the race begin!
Hi 👋
Hello 👋
I’m + name.
My name’s + name.
I’m + age.
I’m from + place.
Nice to meet you. 🤝
TRANSCRIPT
Presenter
London to Edinburgh. Three people. £100. Five days.
I’m in Edinburgh. Here’s London. This is The London to Edinburgh Challenge.
Three people. Fran.
Fran
Hi. I’m Fran. I’m 25, and I’m from Cambridge.
Presenter
Bob.
Bob
Hello. I’m Bob. I’m 20, and I’m from York.
Bob
Hello.
Fran
Hi. I’m Fran.
Bob
Nice to meet you. I’m Bob.
Presenter
Paula.
Paula
Hi. I’m Paula, and I’m from Rochester.
Bob
Hi!
Paula
Hi! I’m Paula. Nice to meet you.
Bob
My name’s Bob. Nice to meet you.
Paula
Hi.
Fran
Hello. I’m Fran.
Paula
Hi Fran. I’m Paula. Nice to meet you.
Fran
And you.
Presenter
Paula. Bob. Fran. Nice to meet you.
All three
And you.
Presenter
Welcome to London and the BBC.
Here are your phones.
Here is your money. £100.
Bob
10. 20. 30. 40. 50. 60. 70. 80. 90. 100.
Presenter
And here are your maps.
Presenter
London to Edinburgh. You have £100. You have five days.
This is BBC Learning English – The London to Edinburgh Challenge. Good luck!
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