Teacher:
Good afternoon. May I speak to Emma’s parent?
Father:
Afternoon. I’m her father. Who am I speaking to?
Teacher:
This is Emma’s teacher Jane Carson calling from the Art Centre.
Teacher:
I’m just calling to talk about her drama class at the centre.
Father:
Oh, thank you for calling. How’s Emma doing in drama class?
Father:
You know she just transferred here last month, unlike the others in her class who have been taking the course the whole semester since June.
Father:
So I’m a bit worried that she might not fit in so well.
Teacher:
There’s no need to worry. She exhibits a strong performance in her drama class.
Teacher:
Yes. She didn’t adapt to the new environment as quickly as I originally expected, and seemed a bit shy at first.
Teacher:
But a few days later, she made a couple of friends and became more talkative and also more involved in class.
Teacher:
Emma really is a role model for others, because she has always been an active participant
Teacher:
She voices her own ideas and is very creative.
Father:
I didn’t expect that. But I can tell that she really enjoys the course,
Father:
because she’s been talking about it at home frequently these past few weeks.
Teacher:
That’s great to hear. Interest is always the best teacher.
Teacher:
I also have to inform you that there’s been an adjustment in the timetable of the drama class next term.
Teacher:
It’s not that the music room that we currently use isn’t available.
Teacher:
As there are too many enrolling for the coming semester, increased class size means that space is limited to house the whole class.
Teacher:
Also the new classroom we use is not available during the current timeframe, so I’m afraid we have to change the time for it.
Father:
I see. So when would it be?
Teacher:
As you know, the current class begins at three fifteen.
Teacher:
But the new time of thedrama class would be a quarter to five.
Father:
I’m afraid I have errands to run during that time.
Teacher:
On the other campus the class still begins at three fifteen, but for the campus Emma goes to, it is the only time available for drama class.
Father:
Oh. I see. I have to make adjustments to my chore schedule then. No problem.
Father:
Miss Carson, I’m thinking about signing Emma up for another art course.
Father:
I’m thinking about dance class.
Teacher:
Dance class is a popular course here, a great choice for a child to shape up and have fun.
Teacher:
But unfortunately, it is over-subscribed at the moment.
Teacher:
I have to put you on the waiting list.
Father:
That’s too bad. What else can I choose from then? Could you give me some advice?
Teacher:
Sure. Emma could take singing class as well. This would improve her musicality.
Father:
Sounds good. When is that?
Teacher:
It is held every Friday evening.
Father:
Emma already has a swimming class earlier that evening.
Father:
It will be too late for her to come home if she takes this course.
Teacher:
There is also a vocal course available.
Teacher:
Emma’s got a great voice, I’m sure she’ll stand out in the class.
Father:
Tell me about it.
Teacher:
The vocal course starts at 4.30 pm every Tuesday.
Teacher:
It isn’t fully booked yet. Great teacher, experienced and beloved by students.
Teacher:
The price is a bit higher though.
Teacher:
It’s 110 dollars.
Father:
Oh, that’s too much, way over our budget.
Father:
We have to cover the extra cost if we choose it.
Teacher:
Or maybe Emma could take music class.
Father:
What is it about? Learning about songs and musicals?
Teacher:
Well, the students have the opportunity to play different instruments like the piano, drum and so on.
Teacher:
They can also learn how to write music under professional guidance.
Father:
That’s exactly what Emma is eager to learn. How much would it cost?
Teacher:
It was 63 dollars last term.
Teacher:
But this term it is 85 dollars, 22 dollars more than the original price.
Father:
We can afford that. When does the course begin?
Teacher:
The course starts on September 7th.
Father:
Can we start one week later, on September 14th?
Father:
My daughter will be on a trip to France with her Mom on the 7th.
Teacher:
No problem. And the teacher for the class is Jamal Curtis.
Teacher:
Just contact him if you have any further questions regarding the course.
Father:
Jamal Curtis? How do you spell Curtis?
Teacher:
Oh, it’s C-U-R-T-I-S.