Woman: Hello. Eastwood Community Centre.
Man: Oh, hello. My name's Andrew Dyson. I'm calling about the evening classes you offer.
Woman: OK, Mr Dyson, are there any classes in particular that you're interested in?
Man: Yes, you've got a class called 'Painting with watercolours', I believe.
Woman: That's right. It's a popular class so this term it'll be moving to the hall, so they've got more room.
Man: Right.1 I know it's on Tuesdays but what time exactly?
Woman: It was 6.30 last term, but let me just have a look at the details. 1OK, it'll be 7.30 this time, probably it suits more people.
Man: Well, it's my wife who's really interested and that'll be good for her because she's home from work enough time to get there. Um, what does she need to bring?
Woman: OK, well paints are provided by the tutor, I know that.2 Um, the information says she'll need just pencils for drawing. There are also lots of aprons here, so she needn't worry what she's wearing. And the including paints, as I said.
Man: OK, now we’re both quite keen on the Maori language class.
Woman: There are spaces on the next course, so you could join that.
Man: Oh, good. Which room will that be in?
Woman: 3When you come in through the entrance of the community centre building, you'll need to go straight you, all the way to the top. And it's the small room you'll find there.
Man: I see. All right, and let me just check when it's starting. 4I heard from someone that the July course has been delayed until August.
Woman: I'm afraid so. And we're halfway through the June course at the moment so there's not much point you taking that.
Man: I guess we'll have to wait, then.
Woman: Well, when you do come, the tutor recommends bringing a small recorder with you just so you can the cost for five classes is currently £40.
Man: OK, useful information to know. Um, there's one more class I'm interested in - that's the digital photography class.
Woman: Oh, I've taken that class myself. The tutor's very good. That'll be in room 9 and it's starting in two every Wednesday at 6 o'clock. Man: 5Um, obviously I need to bring the camera with me. I suppose it'd be useful to have the instructions that go with the camera, too.
Woman: I'd say so. Um, some people bring along a lot of accessories like extra lenses, but there's really mainly focusing on composition really, and getting the most out of the basic camera.
Man: That's exactly what I need. And how much does it cost?
Woman: 6Let's see. For four classes, it's £35, but if you take eight, it works out as £55, so you're making a bit of a saving - £15 that is.
Man: I see.
Man: OK, now just another question for the watercolours class; I've just remembered that my wife asked me who's it for?
Woman: 7OK, well you don't have to be very skilled or anything like that. It's designed for beginners, actually. as a hobby rather than as a professional opportunity.
Man: That sounds like my wife. And er, who do I talk to if I want to find out some more about the Maori language classes?
Woman: Probably best to talk to the tutor directly. He'll be in the office in about half an hour. 8His name's Jason Kahui. That’s K-A-H-U-I.
Man: Good - I'll give him a call.
Woman: 9Oh, if you do decide to come to the photography class, don't forget to look at your camera battery I know it sounds obvious but I've seen a few people suddenly find the camera's stopped working right in the middle of class.
Man: Yes, I can imagine it'd be easy to forget that. 10Oh, that reminds me, in the final week of the photography there's a visit to a show in the local area? I work in the city, you see, so I might have to come home early for that one.
Woman: Yes. They'll decide the date once the class has started. Is there anything else I can …
Community Centre Evening Classes
Class |
Where |
When |
What to bring |
Cost |
Painting with watercolours |
Example in the hall |
at 1 (seven thirty | 7.30 | 7:30) pm on Tuesdays |
water jar and set of 2 (pencils) |
£45 - four classes |
Maori language |
the small room at the 3 (top) of the building |
starts in 4 (August) |
small recorder |
£40 - five classes |
Digital photography |
room 9 |
6 pm Wednesday evenings |
the 5 (instructions) for the camera |
£6 (55 | fifty-five) - eight classes |
The watercolours class suits people who are 7 (beginners)
To find out about the Maori language class, contact Jason 8 (Kahui)
For the photography class, check the 9 (battery) for the camera.
There is a trip to a local 10 (show) in the final week of the photography class.