[Helik Collect] - Swimming Lessons IELTS Listening Answer Key & Explanations

[Helik Collect] - Swimming Lessons

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Swim School Employee: Hello, City Swim School.

Caller: Oh, hello. I wanted to ask about swimming lessons. That's in a class, not individual.

Swim School Employee: 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?

Swim School Employee: 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?

Swim School Employee: Well, the main aim is just to familiarize 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?

Swim School Employee: They're held on Tuesday mornings, and each lesson costs £3.80. It's not really a course as such.

Caller: Okay. Well, I'll talk to my wife about that. But I was actually ringing about lessons for me.

Swim School Employee: Okay. So are you a beginner?

Caller: Not exactly, but I'm not very good.

Swim School Employee: Well, the beginners' classes are really for people who don't have any experience of swimming. They aim to teach you techniques for 2breathing in the water, and they get you to do things like put your head underwater and open your eyes.

Caller: Okay. I can do that.

Swim School Employee: And by the end of the course, they aim to have you swimming five metres.

Caller: I think I can probably just about do that.

Swim School Employee: Okay. So you'd be better in the intermediate class then. That's where you learn the main swimming strokes front stroke, backstroke, and so on.

Caller: 3What about diving?

Swim School Employee: 3Yes. They'd teach you how to do that, and you'd also do some underwater swimming.

Caller: Not with a tank or anything?

Swim School Employee: 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: Okay. Well, that sounds the right level for me, I think. So how much does that cost?

Swim School Employee: £61 for a course that's 10 lessons.

Caller: Can you tell me a bit more about the class? How many people would there be in it?

Swim School Employee: Well, the intermediate class is usually around eight to 10. That's what we aim at. Though occasionally, it might go up to 12.

Caller: Okay. That sounds quite a reasonable size, not too many. 5And the class is for adults, is it?

Swim School Employee: 5Yes.

Caller: Okay. And just out of interest, is there an advanced class?

Swim School Employee: Yes. 6They focus on developing more efficient swimming techniques and on working on your speed, and they also prepare you for competitive swimming.

Caller: Okay. Now, I think I'd want to start with the intermediate one, really.

Caller: Now is there anything special I need to know?

Swim School Employee: Well, the classes are on Tuesdays, 7and the first lesson is on January 13, so you need to register before then. January 8 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 07:30PM.

Caller: Right. Then I just roll up with my swimming trunks. Do I have to bring my own towel?

Swim School Employee: That's right. 8We provide all participants with a swimming hat, though.

Caller: Oh, I don't usually wear one.

Swim School Employee: Well, we do insist on it, actually. It helps the instructor to identify you apart from anything else. Oh, 9and don't forget you need a 20p coin for the locker.

Caller: Oh, okay. 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.

Swim School Employee: Yes. 10And 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. Okay. Well, thanks very much. Goodbye.

Swim School Employee: Goodbye.

Question 1-10

Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Classes available

Water Babies

For babies of three months upwards

Focus: water familiarisation using 1 (toys)

Cost: £3.80 per lesson

Beginners

For people with no experience of swimming

2 (breathing) techniques

opening the eyes underwater

swimming five metres

Intermediate

Focus:

learning main swimming strokes

introduction to 3 (diving)

swimming underwater

4 (safety) in the water

Cost: £61 for course

Other information: maximum of 12 pupils per class

class is for 5 (adults)

Advanced

Focus:

more efficient techniques

improving 6 (speed)

competitions

Other information

Date when Intermediate course begins: Tuesday 7 (13th January | 13 January | January 13th | January 13) (need to register soon)

Time: 7.30 p.m

Participants will be provided with a swimming 8 (hat)

Bring change for the 9 (locker)

Benefits of swimming

Health benefits

Improvement in 10 (confidence)

Could save a life

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