english_at_university_ep4.pdf
english_at_university_ep4.mp3
Narrator
Hello and welcome back to English at University - the series that teaches some English
phrases to help you through your first year of study abroad Mary's a new student whose
just arrived at the University of Studies but before her lectures begin there's an important
event she can't miss
?So Mary, are you ready for Freshers' Week
Mary
?…what's Freshers' Week
Narrator
It's where there are lots of events that'll help you get to know other new students or
'freshers' You can make friends, and find your way around the campus, and hopefully help
you start getting used to living in the UK It's fun… and it starts right now!
Mary
Right I'd better go…
Abi
Hey Mary - over here! I run the Get Fit Society – we go running, go to the gym – check out
?some of the hunks there – fancy joining
Mary
Well errr…
Abi
Great – just sign here – and give me ten pounds Thanks See you later
Student 1
Hey, over here – come and join our book club…
Mary
Oh…hmmm… well…
Student 1
New recruits like you get a discount… just errr… nine pounds
Narrator
Mary Mary stop! We can tell you're the new kid on the block – someone who's just
started university – you don't need to join everything You need to use some polite ways to
say you're not interested – say you're busy, or you haven't got time, or you'll think about it
Mary
Well I'll try but it's not easy saying 'no'
Student 2
Come and have a stab at Fencing Club…
Mary
Fencing? Like sword fighting? Oh interesting… but I'll have a think about it
Student 3
?Would you like to join the Debating Society
Mary
Oh sorry… I don't think I've got the time Oh, Daniel – it's nice to see a familiar face
Daniel
Yeah, it is, hi It's all a bit mad isn't it? I've already signed up for Get Fit Soc…
Mary
?Soc
Daniel
Society And I've joined the Beer Appreciation Soc… Society
Mary
Well that's not really my cup of tea
Daniel
Oh right You're thinking of joining Book Club aren't you? Boring - who wants to read more
books eh?
Mary
Excuse me Daniel Hello again… I love reading so I think Book Club sounds great – sign me
up please!
Daniel
Err yeah… sign me up too mate
Narrator
Poor Mary, she just can't shake off that idiot Daniel – but she has managed to politely say
'no' to some of the people who wanted her to join their clubs and societies by using these
phrases…
I'll have a think about it
Sorry, I don't think I've got the time
It's not my cup of tea
And when she found something she liked, she said:
Great! Sign me up please
You can practise these phrases, pick up a few more plus learn some top tips for studying in
the UK on our website at bbclearningenglishcom Now, back to novice student Mary…
and it's time to let her hair down – I mean relax and enjoy herself…
Abi
Hi Mary! Thanks for joining Get Fit Now this is the fun bit – par-ty! Time to make some
new friends and dump that Daniel Here, have a drink…
Mary
I don't really…
Abi
Go on, it's your first university party – you've got to get drunk!
Mary
No no, really… ooops
ProfNot
They are my new shoes!
Mary
Oh, I'm so sorry… I'm Mary… I'm doing Business Studies
ProfNot
Really… well I'm Professor Not – I'm your new lecturer!
Mary
Oh no!
