Alice takes Ellie horse riding. Will Ellie enjoy herself? Find out more in episode 121 - Pony riding.
120. The Flatmates Episode 120
Tim pays a visit to the bank. Will the bank manager lend him the money he needs? Find out more in episode 120 - the bank manager.
Express English: Success
Hear what people in London say, then join the conversation!
One woman said: "It depends on what it is – I mean successful in my career? I’m almost successful!"
A man said: "I’ve been a college professor and I’ve taught things. I’ve worked in the media. I’ve been able to explain things to people make things a little clearer so I think I’ve contributed something and I’ve been able to pay my bills."
Did you know?
- Fact
In the 2011 Forbes magazine list of the richest people in the world there are 1,210 billionaires worth US$4.5 trillion.
China doubled its number of ten-figure fortunes in the last year, and Moscow has more billionaires than any other city.
- Language tip
When talking about the measure of success you use the words 'amount' or 'degree'.
For example:
The company enjoyed a fair amount of success before it went bankrupt.- Cultural tip
In some cultures it is considered rude to ask people how much money they earn.
English Express: Photographs
Hear what people in London say, then join the conversation! What is your most treasured photograph and why?
One woman said "it's a picture of my grandmother... it's interesting to see how she was when she was around my age."
Another man said "it's one of me on a beach in the south of France... it brings back memories of the time; the light, the colour, the atmosphere."
Did you know?
- Fact
The first permanent photograph was an image produced in 1826 by the French inventor Joseph Nicephore Niepce.
- Language tip
Taking a snap means taking a quick, informal photograph, usually with an unsophisticated camera.
- Cultural tip
In some cultures it is rude to photograph someone. Always check before you photograph someone you don't know.
Express English: Awards
Hear what people in London say, then join the conversation! Who would you give an award to and why?
One woman would give an award to her parents because they have been an inspiration and have motivated her to work hard. She wants to make them proud of her.
Another man wants to give a posthumous award to Johannes Gutenberg for inventing the printing press.
Did you know?
- Fact
The official name of the Oscars ceremony is the Academy Awards. The first ceremony took place on 16 May 1929.
- Language tip
Someone who is nominated for an award is called a nominee.
- Cultural tip
If you win an award you might have to make an acceptance speech, but keep it short and to the point!
119. The Flatmates Episode 119
Alice and Paul are making plans for the holidays, but Paul is worried. Will Alice be able to help out? Find out more in episode 119 - A quiet drink.
118. The Flatmates Episode 118
Tim meets Janet's friend Henry. Henry has an interesting offer for Tim. Find out more in episode 118 - Tim meets the owner :
117. The Flatmates Episode 117
Alice catches up with Dr Laver at the hospital. Why is he avoiding her? Find out more in episode 117 - Alice and Paul talk :
116. The Flatmates Episode 116
Khalid is having a go at some DIY, but things go wrong when Tim offers to help. Find out more in episode 116 - Khalid's DIY :
115. The Flatmates Episode 115
Helen has invited John to the flat to talk about studying. She has a favour to ask him - how will he respond? Find out more in episode 115 - A turnaround :
114. The Flatmates Episode 114
Alice is having a heart-to-heart chat with....the cat! Find out more in episode 114 - Alice chats to the cat :
113. The Flatmates Episode 113
John and Helen bump in to each other in the library - has John turned over a new leaf? Find out more in episode 113 - Study time :
112. The Flatmates Episode 112
Janet has a surprising offer for Tim. Find out more in episode 112 - A proposition :
111. The Flatmates Episode 111
Tim meets Janet, his "guardian angel" - what will she have to say to him? Find out more in episode 111 - Time for coffee :
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