Recording 2

CARLOS: Julia!

JULIA: Hi, Carlos. It's so good to see you!

CARLOS: It's great to see you! How are you?

JULIA: I'm terrific.

CARLOS: It's been a long time! What...

JULIA: I know . . .

CARLOS: What are you doing now?

JULIA: I got a new job. I'm a model.

CARLOS: That's wonderful!

JULIA: Oh it is, it's terrific. There's lots of variety. I ... I meet very interesting people. I get to travel. And the best thing is working with all these wonderful people. And I get a fabulous salary . . .

CARLOS: Oh, that's great!

JULIA: However, I have to tell you it's very long hours, and I have to work weekends sometimes. How about you? What are you doing?

CARLOS: Oh, well, I'm still at the restaurant, but I was promoted. I'm a manager now.

JULIA: Wonderful!

CARLOS: I know . . .

JULIA: And . . .

CARLOS: It's great!

JULIA: And do you like it?

CARLOS: Oh, I like it, I like it. It's a lot more challenging in a lot of ways. The salary is much better... I'm much better paid… it's a lot more interesting. You know, the worst thing about being a waiter was that, you know, I wasn't getting any tips. The salary was not as good.

JULIA: Mmm . . .

CARLOS: Now I have more responsibility ... it's just a lot better. But one thing I really don't like is I have to wear a suit and tie every day.

JULIA: Oh, no!

CARLOS: So, but, you know, it's a small price to pay for being a manager.

JULIA: Oh, that sounds terrific!

CARLOS: So I'm having a great time.

JULIA: Great! Well, it was great seeing you again.

CARLOS: Oh, it was great to see you! Good luck with everything!

JULIA: Thank you.

CARLOS: OK.

Julia: Bye-bye!

CARLOS: Bye!

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Recording 3

Mrs. Sanders: Hello, I’m Margaret Sanders. You must be Emil.

Emil: Yes, Emil Aalto.

Mrs. S: How do you spell that?

Emil: Emil’s E-M-I-L. And my surname’s Aalto… A-A-L-T-O.

Mrs. S: And where are you from, Emil?

Emil: From Finland – Helsinki.

Mrs. S: Oh, really? How old are you?

Emil: Twenty.

Mrs. S: Sorry?

Emil: I’m twenty years old.

Mrs. S: So how long have you been in Britain?

Emil: Oh… about a month.

Mrs. S: And did you come specifically to find a job?

Emil: No, not really. I arrived a month ago and wanted to travel, you know … and improve my English… but then I thought it would be a good idea to try to find work.

Mrs. S: And what have you been doing in the last months? Traveling around?

Emil: Er..yes…a little. I’ve been visiting friends in Scotland and Wales. And I’ve been looking for a job.

Mrs. S: Yes, of course. Right. Can I ask you about your family? Have you got any brothers and sisters?

Emil: Yes. I’ve got two brothers and one sister.

Mrs. S: I see. And how old are they?

Emil: Oh, well, my brothers are quite young. One is ten and the other’s eight. My sister’s close to my age… she’s …er…eighteen now.

Mrs. S: So you are the oldest…

Emil: Yes, of course. I don’t live at home any more, but I often see them at week-ends.

Mrs. S: Right. What about school? You went to school in Helsinki?

Emil: Yes, that’s right.

Mrs. S: And what were your favourite subjects?

Emil: Oh, well... I liked languages, geography…and music. They were my favourites I think. And then I decided to study languages at university.

Mrs. S: Oh, which university?

Emil: In Helsinki. I started there two years ago. I’m doing English, French and Business Studies.

Mrs. S: I’m afraid I don’t understand. You haven’t finished your course yet?

Emil: No. I decided to take a year off to improve my English before the final exams.

Mrs. S: Oh, I see. Good idea. OK. What about work? Have you got any work experience?

Emil: Yes. I had a job in a paper factory for a few months after I left school. Then while I was a student I worked in the summer holidays…first as a cleaner, then in a shop…then I got a job at Euro Disney.

Mrs. S: Near Paris?

Emil: Yes, that’s right. It was good because I was able to use my English and my French.

Mrs. S: What was the job exactly?

Emil: I had to dress as a bear…and entertain children.

Mrs. S: A bear? That must have been fun.

Emil: Oh, yes. I really enjoyed it. But it was quite hot in the costume sometimes.

Mrs. S: I can imagine. OK… Do you drive? Have you got a driving license?

Emil: Yes, I have. A Finish License and an International One.

Mrs. S: That’s fine, then. So, what kind of interests do you have?

Emil: Interests? Well, I like traveling… I play a lot of sports…and I play the piano.

Mrs. S: What sorts of sports do you like?

Emil: Football, tennis and swimming. I ski as well.

Mrs. S: Right. And what sort of music do you play on the piano?

Emil: Oh, a lot of different types. Classical, jazz, blues…

Mrs. S: Really? Are you a good pianist, then?

Emil: well…not as good as I’d like to be!

Mrs. S: Right. The most important question now. What experience have you had with children?

Emil: well, I’ve looked after my brothers, as babies and as young children. I’ve also worked with children in a youth club.

Mrs. S: A youth club?

Emil: Yes. I’ve been working as a helper at a youth club in Helsinki since I started at the university…as a sort of volunteer…with teenagers…you know, helping them to organize things they’re interested in.

Mrs. S: That’s wonderful.

Emil: And then of course, I’ve worked with younger children as well – at Euro Disney. I haven’t looked after children in a family before, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy it.

Mrs. S: Good. Now, have you got any questions you’d like to ask?

Emil: Er…yes. What are the time?

Mrs. S: The times?

Emil: Er…I’m sorry. I mean, what are the hours…the working hours?

Mrs. S: Well…they’ll have to be a bit flexible, but usually while we’re at work, Monday or Friday…about eight in the morning till six in the evening.

Emil: I see. And the pay is &100…

Mrs. S: Yes, &100 a week…and…er accommodation and food included, of course. You’ll be able to use a car during the day and sometimes in the evenings. Then, as it says in the advertisement, we’ll pay fare back to Helsinki at the end of the contract.

Emil: Right… could I ask a few other things?

Mrs. S: Of course.

Emil: The contract is for a year…what about holidays in that time? Will I be able to…

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