English Listening B1 Episode 26 - Track 03
Fill in the Blanks Exercise
Man 1: So, Julie, you’re a
.
Woman 1: That’s right.
Man 1: And how
are you?
Woman 1: I’m 15. Last year was my first year as a homeschooler. I just finished my first year
school.
Woman 2: Yes, and you got
grades, didn’t you, Julie?
Woman 1: Yeah, Mom.
Man 2: We’re very proud
little girl.
Man 1: So you like
, Julie?
Woman 1: For the most part. I really
teachers.
Man 1: Is there anything you find
or challenging?
Woman 1: Sure. Not seeing my friends
class. I see them after school, of course, and we talk on the phone and text each other, but I miss seeing them
day.
Man 1: What advice would you offer
homeschoolers?
Woman 1: Advice? Hmm. I think the most important thing is to remember—your parent
teacher. Don’t think of your teacher as Mom or Dad. You have to
that. Your teacher is Mr. or Mrs. Wallace, not Mom or Dad.
Man 1: What do you like about homeschooling, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace? Whose idea
it?
Woman 2: Actually, it was Julie’s idea, but we supported the idea
percent.
Man 2: We like choosing
. We’re allowed to teach what we find most important as a
.
Man 1: So, which one of you
Julie?
Man 2: We both teach. We
turns. Some days I teach, and other days, my wife teaches.
Man 1: Is that challenging?
Woman 2: No, not really. But we need to know
school subject.
Man 2: Right. We must be good at algebra, chemistry, history, geography—
! It’s not always easy to remember.
Man 1: Any advice for students or parents who are
about homeschooling?
Man 2: Oh, yes. For parents, take the time to do other things with your friends. You may find you spend all day working and teaching and
other people in your life.
Woman 2: I agree. Don’t forget your friends. It’s important for Julie, but it’s very important
, too.
Man 1: Thank you so much
your time. It’s been an interesting discussion.
Woman 2: You’re welcome.
Man 2: Thank you.
Woman 1: Actually, it’s time for my algebra lesson. I have some questions for my parents—I mean my teachers. So, …..
