Category Archives: Lesson 4

The Girlfriend – Jackie: In the Taxi, on the way home from an old friend’s 25th birthday party, Jackie felt she had to voice her concerns to her boyfriend, Dave before they got home and he fell asleep. He had … Continue reading →

1. Janet – the daughter Janet was sure her mother would be excited and supportive when she called to tell her about her proposed move. After five years of post-graduate studies in applied physics and receiving her master’s degree from … Continue reading →

Alex’s point of view. Alex Marcus closed his book with a soft plump. “Done.” He stated with satisfaction. “Enough studying for tonight.” His fiancé Missy Sanders sighed and added, “I agree. Now let’s talk about something else.” Alex wondered if … Continue reading →

Arlene had moved out on her own at the tender age of nineteen years old.  She had gotten a job and rented an apartment by herself.  She decided to telephone her mother about a decision she made that she knew would cause … Continue reading →

JoshuaJoshua is furious, very furious. He picked his bags from the room and dropped them in the living room. He started collecting his laptop and CDs from the dining table. “What do you think you are doing?” Asks his mum. … Continue reading →

Wow, it’s really busy here today, thought Patrick, scanning the crammed train station with interest. It never ceased to amaze him how so many people, who led completely separate lives, would all converge on the same platform to meet the … Continue reading →

I’m going to miss my train! I’m going to miss my train! thought Summer as she scrambled down the steep escalator. There won’t be another until tomorrow… and that might be too late! She felt certain she would break down and cry if … Continue reading →

As soon as they arrived home, Penelope hogged the frazzled two-seater in the living area, citing an urgent need to catch up with her proof-reading before the week-end was out. Chewing the tip of her pencil, however, as she focused … Continue reading →