Evening Course Enrolment
You will hear a man phoning a community centre to enrol on an evening course.
Lời thoại bài nghe (transcript)
Receptionist: Good afternoon, Riverside Community Centre. How can I help you?
David: Hi. I'm calling about the evening courses that start next month. I'd like to sign up for one, if there are still places.
Receptionist: Of course. Which course were you interested in?
David: Well, I was thinking about the pottery course at first, but a friend told me it's already full. So I'd like to do Introduction to Photography instead.
Receptionist: Let me check. Yes, I'm afraid pottery is full, but there are still a few places on Introduction to Photography. It runs on two evenings – there's a Tuesday group and a Wednesday group.
David: Tuesday would suit me better, actually.
Receptionist: Unfortunately, the Tuesday group filled up this morning. The Wednesday group still has four places left.
David: Oh, that's a shame. Never mind, Wednesday is fine. I can move my football training to another night.
Receptionist: Great. Can I take your name, please?
David: Yes, it's David Hadleigh.
Receptionist: Could you spell your surname for me?
David: Sure. H-A-D-L-E-I-G-H.
Receptionist: H-A-D-L-E-I-G-H. Thank you. And what's your address?
David: It's 18 Fenwick Street. That's F-E-N-W-I-C-K.
Receptionist: 18 Fenwick Street. Is that here in the town?
David: Yes, it's just behind the train station.
Receptionist: Lovely. Now, the course fee. The standard price for the ten sessions is ninety-five pounds, but people who live in the local area get a twenty per cent discount, which brings it down to seventy-six pounds.
David: So that's £76 in total?
Receptionist: That's right, £76 for the whole course, and you can pay on the first evening if you prefer.
David: Can I pay by card?
Receptionist: Yes, we take cards or cash, but not cheques, I'm afraid. Can I just check – have you done a photography course before?
David: No, never. I've only ever taken photos on holiday.
Receptionist: That's fine. This course is designed for complete beginners.
David: Brilliant. Do I need to bring any equipment? I don't own an expensive camera.
Receptionist: That's not a problem at all. Any digital camera is fine – some people even use their phones for the first few weeks. The tutor does ask everyone to bring a memory card, though, so that you can save your photos and take them home. Batteries and cables are provided in the classroom.
David: OK, a memory card. I've probably got one somewhere at home. And which room is the class in?
Receptionist: It was going to be in the main hall, but the hall is being repainted, so the class has been moved to Room B12. That's B for book, one, two. It's on the first floor, next to the café.
David: B12. Is there parking at the centre? I'll be coming straight from work.
Receptionist: There's a car park behind the building. During the day you have to pay, but parking is free after 6 pm, and the class doesn't start until half past six, so you should be fine.
David: Perfect. Can I ask who the tutor is?
Receptionist: Yes, it's Ms Trelawny. She's a professional photographer and she's been teaching here for about five years. Her name is spelt T-R-E-L-A-W-N-Y.
David: T-R-E-L-A-W-N-Y. Great. Is there anything else you need from me?
Receptionist: Just one more question, which we ask everyone. How did you hear about our courses? Was it through our website?
David: No, I don't think I've ever looked at your website. My friend mentioned the courses, but what actually made me call was a leaflet that came through my door last week.
Receptionist: OK, so I'll put down leaflet. That's really useful for us to know. Well, that's everything, David. We'll post a confirmation letter to your address in the next few days.
David: Thanks very much for your help.
Receptionist: You're welcome. Enjoy the course!
