Answers For VOL 5 Test 5 - Swimming Lessons

Receptionist: Hello City Swim School.
Caller: Oh, hello. I wanted to ask about swimming lessons. That's in a class, not individual.
Receptionist: Right. Well, we do group lessons at various levels. To start off with, we have what we call the Water Babies class. That's for babies of three months and over.
Caller: Really? As young as that?
Receptionist: Yes, that's really the best time to start.
Caller: Right. Well, we do have a baby, so I'll make a note of that. What do they actually do in the lessons?
Receptionist: Well, the main aim is just to familiarise them with the water so they feel at ease there. They get the children to enjoy themselves. 1They have lots of toys and things they can use to play with in the water.
Caller: Right. And how much do the lessons cost?
Receptionist: They're held on Tuesday mornings and each lesson costs £3.80. It's not really a course as such.
Caller: OK. Well, I'll talk to my wife about that. But I was actually ringing about lessons for me.
Receptionist: OK. So, are you a beginner?
Caller: Not exactly, but I'm not very good.
Receptionist: Well, the beginners' classes are really for people who don't have any experience of swimming. 2They aim to teach you techniques for breathing in the water and they get you to do things like put your head underwater and open your eyes.
Caller: OK. I can do that. And by the end of the course, they aim to have you swimming five metres.
Receptionist: I think I can probably just about do that. OK. So, you'd be better in the intermediate class then. That's where you learn the main swimming strokes. Front stroke, back stroke and so on.
Caller: 3What about diving?
Receptionist: Yes, they teach you how to do that. And you'd also do some underwater swimming.
Caller: Not with a tank or anything?
Receptionist: Oh no, not scuba, just ordinary underwater swimming. 4And in the intermediate course, you also look at water safety, both in the pool and when swimming in other places.
Caller: OK. Well, that sounds the right level for me, I think. So, how much does that cost?
Receptionist: £61 for a course. That's ten lessons.
Caller: Can you tell me a bit more about the class? How many people would there be in it?
Receptionist: Well, the intermediate class is usually around eight to ten. That's what we aim at, though occasionally it might go up to twelve.
Caller: OK. That sounds quite a reasonable size, not too many. 5And the class is for adults, is it?
Receptionist: Yes.
Caller: OK. And just out of interest, is there an advanced class?
Receptionist: Yes. 6They focus on developing more efficient swimming techniques and on working on your speed. And they also prepare you for competitive swimming.
Caller: OK. Now, I think I'd want to start with the intermediate one, really. Now, is there anything special I need to know?
Receptionist: Well, the classes are on Tuesdays and 7the first lesson is on January 13th, so you need to register before then. January the 8th is the latest, but it's filling up quickly, so I'd do it straight away. You can pick up a form here or get one off the internet. And classes are at 7.30pm.
Caller: Right. Then I just roll up with my swimming trunks? Do I have to bring my own towel?
Receptionist: That's right. 8We provide all participants with a swimming hat, though.
Caller: Oh. I don't usually wear one.
Receptionist: Well, we do insist on it, actually. It helps the instructor to identify you, apart from anything else. 9Oh, and don't forget you need a 20p coin for the locker.
Caller: Oh, OK. Right. Well, I've been meaning to do this for ages. I really need to get some more exercise, and everyone says swimming is good for your health.
Receptionist: 10Yes, and a lot of people find it improves their confidence, too. And, of course, it could save your life, or even someone else's.
Caller: That's right. OK. Well, thanks very much. Goodbye.
Receptionist: Goodbye.