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Session 1
4 ActivitiesIntroduction and School
01 Aug 2014What is a Learning Circle and how can you run one?
Watch the trainer's guide and do the first Learning Circle, School, here!
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Session 2
3 ActivitiesDentist
02 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had to see the dentist? This time, Ayesha has a problem with her teeth. Muna tells her to make an appointment at the dentist, but they don't know what to say on the phone. We'll look at some useful phrases for making appointments and giving advice.
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Session 4
3 ActivitiesMarket
04 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever taken something back to the market? This time, Ayesha buys a clock at the market, but when she gets home she discovers it doesn’t work. We look at some useful phrases for asking about prices and returning faulty goods.
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Session 6
3 ActivitiesPost Office
07 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever used the post office? This time, Muna needs to send a package, but she doesn’t know which service to choose. We look at some useful phrases for posting things and asking about times and prices.
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Session 7
3 ActivitiesAmbulance
08 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever phoned for an ambulance? This time, Deeqa’s brother suddenly becomes sick. She has to get an ambulance, but she is not sure what to say. We look at some useful phrases for phoning for help and asking people to speak slowly.
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Session 9
3 ActivitiesShopping
10 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever been to a shopping centre? This time, Samina wants to buy a dress for Deeqa’s daughter, but she can’t find the right colour or size. We look at some useful phrases for talking about our favourite things and asking for different colours and sizes in shops.
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Session 10
3 ActivitiesSupermarket
11 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever been shopping in a supermarket? This time, Samina goes to a supermarket, but she doesn't know how to use the self-checkout machine. We look at some useful phrases for asking for help, asking what things mean and asking how to do things.
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Session 11
3 ActivitiesPhone call
12 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had a difficult phone call? This time, Ayesha receives a phone call at home, but she cannot understand what it is about. We look at some useful phrases for answering the phone, finding out what people want and asking them to slow down.
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Session 12
3 ActivitiesCake
13 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever baked a cake? Ayesha wants to bake a cake for Deeqa’s birthday. It goes wrong, and Samina shows her how to make one properly. We look at some useful phrases for talking about food and sharing recipes.
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Session 13
3 ActivitiesJob interviews
14 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle ever had a job interview in English? Shazia has a meeting with a careers advisor. We look at some useful phrases for dealing with this situation.
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Session 14
3 ActivitiesSpeaking at work
15 Aug 2014Has anyone in your Learning Circle had to ask their colleagues for something in English at work? In this Learning Circle, Samina has to make arrangements with her boss.