Courses from life-saving to languages. hairdressing to history

8 DÍSCUSS.

1 Do you have all these types of learning in your country?

2 Have you ever tried/Would you like to try any of them?

3 Do you think that studying part-time is a good idea? Why/Why not?

4 Do you want to study any other subjects in the future? What? When?

The Open University

• study part-time in your own home

• improve your career prospects

• gain new skills and confidence

• study for pleasure

11 Communication

1 a Discuss.

1 Have you ever made an appointment to see...

A doctor? a dentist? a vet? a hairdresser? a business client? a lawyer?

2 How did you do it?

By telephone by email by text message by fax by going there

b Do these expressions mean a) I can see you at 4.30, or b) I can't see you at 4.30?

1 I'm free at 4.30.

2 I'm busy at 4.30.

3 I'm available at 4.30.

4 I'm not available at 4.30.