(Mom and her daughter walk into a music school. A receptionist greets them.)
Receptionist: Good afternoon! How can I help you?
Mom: Hi, I’d like to sign my daughter up for piano lessons.
Receptionist: That’s great! We have different class options. Do you have a specific time or schedule in mind?
Mom: We’re pretty flexible. How many days a week are the lessons?
Receptionist: We offer both once-a-week and twice-a-week lessons. Each session is 45 minutes long.
Mom: Hmm… twice a week sounds good. What days do you have available?
Receptionist: We have Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday slots open.
Mom: Let’s go with Tuesday and Thursday.
Receptionist: Perfect! Now, about the cost—it’s $150 per term for once-a-week lessons and $280 per term for twice-a-week lessons.
Mom: That’s reasonable. And when does the new term start?
Receptionist: The next term starts next Monday. You can still sign up today.
Mom: Sounds good. Do we need to bring anything to class?
Receptionist: Just a notebook and a pencil for taking notes. We provide the piano and lesson books.
Mom: That’s easy! Oh, do you offer trial lessons?
Receptionist: Yes, we do! Your daughter can try one lesson first before committing to the full term.
Mom: That’s great! Let’s do a trial lesson first.
Receptionist: Sure! I’ll just need your name and contact details to register.
Mom: No problem! (Turns to daughter) Are you excited?
Daughter: Yes! I can’t wait to start!
Receptionist: Wonderful! Welcome to our music school!
Vocabulary List
- Flexible – able to change or adjust easily
- Session – a period of time spent on an activity
- Term – a set period of time for classes (e.g., a school term)
- Slot – an available time for an appointment or class
- Trial lesson – a free or first lesson to try before paying for a full course
- Committing – agreeing to something long-term, like joining a class
- Schedule – a planned timetable for activities
- Reasonable – fair or acceptable (usually for prices or decisions)
- Options – choices available to select from
Grammar Tips:
- Using questions to get information:
- “How many days a week are the lessons?”
- “Do we need to bring anything to class?”
- Using “Let’s” for making decisions together:
- “Let’s go with Tuesday and Thursday.”
- “Let’s do a trial lesson first.”
- Polite ways to ask for information:
- “Do you have a specific time in mind?” (Instead of “What time is it?”)
- “How much does it cost per term?” (Instead of “What’s the price?”)
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Receptionist: Good afternoon! How can I help you?
Mom: Hi, I’d like to sign my daughter up for piano .
Receptionist: That’s great! We have different options. Do you have a specific time or schedule in mind?
Mom: We’re pretty flexible. How many a week are the lessons?
Receptionist: We offer both once-a-week and twice-a-week lessons. Each session is 45 minutes .
Mom: Hmm… twice a week sounds good. What do you have available?
Receptionist: We have Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday slots .
Mom: Let’s go with Tuesday and Thursday.
Receptionist: Perfect! Now, about the —it’s $150 per term for once-a-week lessons and $280 per term for twice-a-week lessons.
Mom: That’s reasonable. And when does the new start?
Receptionist: The next term starts next Monday. You can still sign up today.
Mom: Sounds good. Do we need to bring anything to ?
Receptionist: Just a notebook and a pencil for taking . We provide the piano and lesson books.
Mom: That’s easy! Oh, do you offer lessons?
Receptionist: Yes, we do! Your daughter can try one lesson first before committing to the full .
Mom: That’s great! Let’s do a trial lesson first.
Receptionist: Sure! I’ll just need your name and contact details to register.
Mom: No problem! (Turns to daughter) Are you ?
Daughter: Yes! I can’t wait to start!
Receptionist: Wonderful! Welcome to our music school!