Payment method preferred by school: bank 7 …………………
The school will provide the 8 ………………… for the first month.
Main focus of the first session: learning correct 9 …………………
Parking permit number: 10 …………………
Keys
1 Dalton
2 Saturday
3 September
4 basement
5 notebook
6 65 / sixty-five
7 transfer
8 instrument
9 posture
10 419
Transcript
Part 1: You will hear a telephone conversation between a music academy receptionist and a woman enquiring about cello classes.
DAVID: Good afternoon, Harmony Music Academy. David speaking. How can I help you?
RACHEL: Hi. I’m calling to ask about your adult cello classes. I’d like to register, please.
DAVID: Excellent. We’d love to have you. Have you ever played the cello before?
RACHEL: No, I’m a complete beginner. I’ve always wanted to learn, though.
DAVID: That’s fine. We have a specific class designed for adult beginners. Let me take down a few details. Can I have your full name?
RACHEL: Yes, it’s Rachel Dalton.
DAVID: Is that spelt D-A-L-T-O-N?
RACHEL: That’s right.
DAVID: Thank you. We run these classes twice a week. We have a session on Thursday evening, and another at the weekend. Which suits you better?
RACHEL: I work late during the week, so the Saturday session would be ideal for me.
DAVID: Perfect. I’ll put you down for that one. We have a new intake starting soon. You could join the group in September.
RACHEL: That gives me time to get ready. September sounds great.
DAVID: Now, when you arrive for your lesson, you won’t be going to our main hall. The cello groups actually meet down in the basement. It’s a nice space with great acoustics.
RACHEL: Okay, I’ll remember to head down there. Do I need to bring anything? Like sheet music?
DAVID: We’ll provide the sheet music. However, it’s very helpful if you bring a notebook. The teacher gives tips, and you’ll want to write them down.
RACHEL: Good idea. I’ll make sure I have one. And how much are the lessons?
DAVID: You just pay per lesson, and it’s £65 each time.
RACHEL: £65. That seems reasonable. How do you prefer students to pay?
DAVID: We prefer it if you can do a bank transfer before the class starts. I can email you the details.
RACHEL: Easy enough. Oh, I should ask about renting a cello. I don’t own one.
DAVID: Not a problem. For the first month, the academy provides the instrument for you to use during the lesson, free of charge.
RACHEL: That’s a relief. I didn’t want to buy one right away. What will we do in the very first class?
DAVID: Before you even start bowing, the teacher spends time on your posture. It’s important to sit correctly right from the start to avoid getting tired.
RACHEL: Makes sense. I sit at a desk all day, so I need help with that! Is there parking available?
DAVID: Yes, at the back. You’ll need a code to open the security gate. It’s 419.
RACHEL: 419. Got it. Thank you so much for your help, David.
