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1Alice is too big to fit inside the White Rabbit's house.FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:
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Alice meets all sorts of creatures as she swims around in a pool of her tears.For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.comLIKE PODCASTS?
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Alice is an ordinary girl, until the day she meets a talking rabbit...
Mary has a dangerous journey ahead, but help comes from an unexpected place.
Mary wants to talk to the vicar about the murder of her uncle, but she can't find him.
Mary's uncle is planning to escape from Jamaica Inn. He fears someone wants to kill him.
Mary has been forced by her Uncle Joss to travel with him and his drunken men.
Following Mary's uncle's shocking confession, she escapes from the Inn.
Joss has returned to Jamaica Inn and is very angry about Mr Bassat's visit.
Mary finds herself attracted to a visitor to Jamaica Inn. But can he be trusted?
Mary is at the inn but what's happening - and why are people talking about murder?
Mary arrives at Jamaica Inn and meets her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss.
Mary's mother dies, and goes to live with her aunt and uncle who run the Jamaica Inn.
Hatred and fear melt in the cold Arctic when the Creature finally sees its creator again.
Viktor Frankenstein gets married and is happy again, but for how long?
When will the nightmare end for Viktor Frankenstein?
Viktor Frankenstein works alone to build a bride for the Creature
Viktor Frankenstein works alone to build a bride for the Creature
The Creature explains the killings, offering to leave everyone in peace on one condition.
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I've not seen my uncle much since I arrived. I am glad because he's got a violent temper and treats my aunt badly. This morning, I've been exploring the country around the inn… There is nothing but heather and grass for miles. In the distance I can see the marsh. It was in this wild and lonely land that my uncle lived as a boy with his two brothers. Last night he told me their story. Joss If you had lived here, you would have taken to drink, like I did… it makes you do things. I had a family once: a father, mother, two brothers, but each one of them disappeared one way or another. My father was hanged. He killed a man. My brother Jem is clever – but they'll catch him, too and hang him. My brother Matthew – well, he drowned in the marsh. They found him one summer when the marsh dried up… Mary narrator When I get back to the inn my uncle is there... Joss Well, did you miss me? Mary Did you have a nice trip? Joss Nice, be damned. I've been riding for four days. There was a bit of money in
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Mary arrives at Jamaica Inn and meets her Aunt Patience and Uncle Joss. Immediately she discovers what a mean and scary man her uncle is. He sets the rules and tells her what to do. On her second day there she discovers a locked room – what is inside? Transcript Mary narrator I have arrived at Jamaica Inn to live with my aunt. My uncle is landlord here. It's a cold and lonely place. I'm at the door and I'm waiting for someone to let me in… Joss Who's there? Mary It's me. Mary. Mary Yellan. [Heavy door opening] Joss Ah, so, you've arrived at last. Well, say hello to your Uncle Joss. Mary Where is my Aunt Patience? Joss What's the hurry? Don't you want to give me a big kiss first? Patience! She's here. [impatiently] Where are you, woman? Patience! Where in hell is that woman? Patience I'm here. Is it the girl? Joss See for yourself. Mary narrating A woman with grey hair hurries towards me. In the candlelight her face is pale. She looks afraid. Patience Mary. Mary Aunt Patience - I am so
Arthur Jamie Phelps… Between you and me, he’s a bit of a rascal that one, but I’m sure I mustn’t judge. Callie In what way, Mr Montgomery? Arthur Oh, call me Arthur, please. Callie Arthur, in what way did you mean that Jamie Phelps is a rascal? Arthur Oh you know… the usual sort of thing. We’ve had some good nights at the Groucho club that’s all… Although, I’m sure he’s settled down now. He’s a good man. Nikesh How long have you been Mr Phelps’s client Mr… Arthur? Arthur A long time. Ten years? You see, I had a restaurant in town - that was when he was part of KPL and he looked after our accounts. Then he lured me away when he struck out on his own. Rascal! Callie Mr Montgomery, when did you last speak to Jamie? Arthur We spoke this morning. Which I believe is why I’m here? Nikesh And what did you talk about if you don’t mind my asking? Arthur Oh he was after my paperwork. And quite right too. I can be a bit slapdash when it comes to keeping records and whatnot. It’s all a bit tedious,
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Transcript Narrator Hello, welcome back to Tip Top Trading where Anna is going downstairs to speak to warehouse manager, Mr Ingle. You’re looking a bit nervous… Anna I am. Denise says if I speak to him in the wrong way, he might bite my head off! Narrator Relax Anna. It’s just an expression to mean he might be a bit aggressive. Anna Oh! Narrator You’ll be fine, just use the right polite phrases… oh, and smile! Anna OK, I will. Oh look here I am… (Warehouse door opens) Anna Mr Ingle, are you there? I’d be most grateful if you could give me some… oh, what’s that smell… and smoke… Mr Ingle! Mr Ingle Oh, oh (coughs) Anna Mr Ingle. You’re smoking! Mr Ingle Well… it’s my lunch break… so I’m allowed to smoke a cigarette, aren’t I? Anna Really? Are you sure? Narrator No, he’s not Anna! Smoking inside a public building is illegal – it’s against the law. It’s dangerous too - you’ve got to do something about this. Anna Oh right. Mmm, er, Mr Ingle, you mustn’t smoke… it’s wrong. Mr Ingle Says who?
Transcript Narrator Hello, welcome back to Tip Top Trading where everyone is gossiping about Paul’s announcement. Anna is to lead the company’s new stock management system for the new laser-curved fruit. (Denise on phone) Denise Yes Anna…the new girl…she’s done really well although I don’t know what experience she’s got….anyway, about the hairdresser you mentioned, oh I loved his aftershave… Tom I can’t understand it. I’ve got all the experience and all the ideas…she’s just such a… Anna Tom. Sorry to interrupt, I just wanted to check you’re ok with me leading this strategy for stock management. Tom Oh of course. Yeah, you deserve it. Narrator That was a nice touch Anna. Anna But Tom, now you must help me. Tom Eh?! Narrator Anna! That’s not the best way to ask for help. Remember what I’ve always told you about politeness? Anna Be polite – yes you keep telling me that. Narrator And if you want someone to help you, ask them, don’t tell them – even if it is Tom! Anna Oh right. I’m in a bit
Transcript Narrator Hello, welcome back to Tip Top Trading. An office meeting has been scheduled, but Paul is running late. He's asked Anna to take charge and start the meeting without him. Denise Here you go Anna, it's a print-out of the agenda for the meeting. Anna Thank you. Oh dear, I'm not sure if I know the right words to start meetings. Narrator Well, you can say something like: Thank you for coming. There are five items on the agenda today. Anna Items? Narrator It's a fancy way of saying 'things'. Then you list them: Firstly, secondly, after that, and then, finally... Anna Yes, that's easy. Narrator At the end there is often something called Any other business. Anna Any other business? Narrator That's anything else that wasn't listed on the agenda, but that people want to talk about. I expect Tom will want to talk about how great he is and Denise will want to talk about her new hairdresser or something. Then when it's time for the meeting to end, you can say: Let's wrap up. It
Transcript Narrator Hello, it's a chilly start to the day at Tip Top Trading. Anna Hi Denise! Denise Good morning Anna. Anna Brrr... it's so cold in here. Denise The window was left open overnight. Anna My papers have been blown everywhere. Denise Mine too! Tom was the last one here last night – it must've been him who left the window open. Anna Brrr.... Right then, to work! Oh, there's a note from Paul, it must've fallen off my desk: 'I would like your ideas on our stock management system for our new laser-curve fruit range, so we know we can keep up with demand. Please write me a couple of pages of suggestions and leave it on my desk. I'll be back this afternoon.' Wow! I have to come up with ideas for a stock management system! Gosh, where do I begin?! Tom Good morning. Anna Morning! Tom Hey, my certificate for Plastic Pear Salesman of the Year is on the floor! Anna Right... stock management systems... stock-up on your laser-curved lemons … My first idea is to calculate the total…. N