Episode 8: Directions: Get to Holyrood
Easy English level – Beginner/Elementary
Introduction
The Presenter is SO EXCITED! Fran, Bob and Paula are finally in Edinburgh, and it’s the last day of the challenge.
Who will get to Holyrood first? And what do they need to do when they get there?
Language in this episode
at the end of
come out of
at the top of (the hill)
turn left
turn right
go to/go up
TRANSCRIPT
Presenter
They’re here! They’re in Edinburgh! Today, directions.
London to Edinburgh. Three people. £100. Five days. This is The London to Edinburgh Challenge.
Presenter
I’m in Edinburgh. And Bob, Paula and Fran are in Edinburgh!
Paula
I’m in Edinburgh! Go to Holyrood. It’s at the end of the Royal Mile.
Fran
I need to go to Holyrood, at the end of the Royal Mile.
Paula
When you come out of the station, turn left.
Fran
Go up the hill to the left.
Bob
At the end of the road, turn left onto the Royal Mile. Left? Right? Left.
Paula
At the end of the Royal Mile is your destination.
Presenter
Well done, Paula. Welcome to Holyrood.
Paula
So, now what?
Presenter
To win, go to Edinburgh Castle. It’s at the top of the hill.
Paula
What?
Fran
So, I’m at Holyrood. But…
Presenter
Welcome to Holyrood, Fran. Now, to win go to Edinburgh Castle. It’s at the top of the hill.
Fran
What?
Presenter
Bob! Well done! Now, to win go to Edinburgh Castle. It’s at the top of the hill.
Bob
What? That hill? Up there?
Presenter
Yes! Go! Now!
Next
Paula, Bob and Fran race to the castle… Watch Episode 9.