2017-01-16 English at University – Episode 18, Emergency, Getting help in an emergency
Things are getting busy for Mary at the University of Studies. Does Abi have a solution to help Mary let her hair down and have some fun? And what are…
2017-01-09 English at University – Episode 17, Take note, Asking for guidance about note taking and tips on how to do it
It’s the New Year and term is starting again at the University of Studies. After the break, Mary’s finding it difficult to keep up in Professor Not’s lecture and write…
2016-12-23 English at University – Episode 16, A home from home, Showing gratitude and clearing up confusion
The first term is over at the University of Studies. All the students are packing up and heading home for the holidays – all except Mary, that is! She couldn’t…
2016-12-20 English at University – Episode 15, Feedback, Giving and getting feedback
Mary’s in Professor Not’s office today to get feedback on her work. Will she be happy with the grade she’s been given or is it a case of ‘could do…
2016-12-13 English at University – Episode 14, Lost property, Asking for something you’ve lost
Mary’s having trouble with her university assignment again. She saved her work on a memory stick – which has gone missing in Daniel’s chaotic bedroom. Has anyone handed in the…
2016-12-08 English at University – Episode 13, Deadlines, Asking for extra time to complete your work
Mary’s a good student and always does her work on time. The problem is Daniel’s broken her laptop and lost her assignment. She’s going to have to ask for more…
2016-11-28 English at University – Episode 12, Reboot, Learn phrases used to get you out of a tricky situation
Mary’s been set some work – to write an assignment about business. Always studious and keen to do well, she’s getting on with it in the peace and quiet of…
2016-11-21 English at University – Episode 11, Study skills, Learn phrases used to introduce a suggestion
Mary attends Professor Not’s study skills workshop but it sounds like she knows more about studying than him! Listen out for the advice she gives the group. Language focus Learn…
2016-11-14 English at University – Episode 10, Getting down to business, Learn phrases about asking for clarification
Mary’s course in Business Studies is underway, but she hasn’t really learnt much yet. Also, she’s not quite sure what it is Prof. Not wants. She learns how to ask…
2016-11-09 English at University – Episode 09, Dinner time, Learn phrases you can use in a canteen
It’s the most important time of the day – dinner time – and Mary’s gone to the canteen with Abi. But Mary’s hasn’t quite worked out the system for getting…
2016-11-07 English at University – Episode 08, The Library, Learn phrases about asking for help finding a book
New student Mary is settling into university life but still hasn’t visited the most important place you’ll need to go to, to help you with your studies. It’s a great…
2016-10-24 English at University – Episode 07, The Seminar, Learn phrases about getting yourself heard
Mary’s had her first Business Studies lecture and now she’s decided to go to Professor Not’s evening seminar – that’s when a group of students meet with their teacher to…
2016-10-19 English at University – Episode 06, Lectures begin, Learn phrases about saying you don’t understand and need something explained
Mary’s a new student who has just arrived at the University of Studies and now after settling in, her studying can finally begin but she’s feeling a bit nervous. Language…
2016-10-10 English at University – Episode 05, Registration, Learn useful phrases to ask for help when filling in forms
Mary’s met her new roommate Abi and is settling in to university life. Before her lectures finally begin there’s some ‘admin’ to do but first she needs to know what…
2016-10-03 English at University – Episode 04, Freshers’ Week, Learn phrases about saying ‘no’
Mary’s a new student who has just arrived at the University of Studies, but before her lectures begin there’s an important event she can’t miss. It’s a week of activities that’ll…