The London to Edinburgh Challenge
Easy level
Episode 1: Welcome!
Episode 240913 / 13 Sep 2024

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Episode 1: Hello and welcome to the challenge
Easy English level - Beginner/Elementary
Introduction
Meet three special people: Fran, Bob and Paula! They are at the BBC in London. Who are they? Let's find out!
The presenter is in Edinburgh, waiting for Fran, Bob and Paula.
Listen out for Big Ben…bong, bong - let the race begin!
Language in this episode
Hi 👋
Hello 👋
I'm + name.
My name's + name.
I'm + age.
I'm from + place.
Nice to meet you. 🤝
TRANSCRIPT
Presenter
London to Edinburgh. Three people. £100. Five days.
I'm in Edinburgh. Here's London. This is The London to Edinburgh Challenge.
Three people. Fran.
Fran
Hi. I'm Fran. I'm 25, and I'm from Cambridge.
Presenter
Bob.
Bob
Hello. I'm Bob. I'm 20, and I'm from York.
Bob
Hello.
Fran
Hi. I'm Fran.
Bob
Nice to meet you. I'm Bob.
Presenter
Paula.
Paula
Hi. I'm Paula, and I'm from Rochester.
Bob
Hi!
Paula
Hi! I'm Paula. Nice to meet you.
Bob
My name's Bob. Nice to meet you.
Paula
Hi.
Fran
Hello. I'm Fran.
Paula
Hi Fran. I'm Paula. Nice to meet you.
Fran
And you.
Presenter
Paula. Bob. Fran. Nice to meet you.
All three
And you.
Presenter
Welcome to London and the BBC.
Here are your phones.
Here is your money. £100.
Bob
10. 20. 30. 40. 50. 60. 70. 80. 90. 100.
Presenter
And here are your maps.
Presenter
London to Edinburgh. You have £100. You have five days.
This is BBC Learning English – The London to Edinburgh Challenge. Good luck!
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To do
Practise by using the worksheet on this page.
Next
How are Paula, Bob and Fran going to travel? Train, bus, bike... Watch Episode 2 here.
Latest The London to Edinburgh Challenge
Episode 1: Welcome!
Episode 240913 / 13 Sep 2024
Three contestants race from London to Edinburgh. 3 people, 5 days, £100. Who will get to Edinburgh first?
Episode 2: Travel
Episode 240912 / 12 Sep 2024
The contestants need to leave London, but how will they travel? Train, bus, cycling?
Episode 3: Places
Episode 240911 / 11 Sep 2024
Fran is cycling, Bob is on a train to Cambridge and Paula… Paula is STILL in London! She's sightseeing.
Episode 4: Shopping
Episode 240910 / 10 Sep 2024
Oh no! Bob is in Cambridge. He's cold, and he doesn't have a coat. So he goes shopping.
Episode 5: Food and drink
Episode 240909 / 09 Sep 2024
Fran goes to a cafe to buy food and drink. The waiter gives her options.
Episode 6: Work
Episode 240906 / 06 Sep 2024
Paula only has £5, and Bob has £10. That's not enough money to get to Edinburgh! They work, but what jobs can they do?
Episode 7: Family
Episode 240905 / 05 Sep 2024
Fran is in the Lakes. She meets a friend, Helen, and they talk about their families. But Fran thinks she needs to stop the race…
Episode 8: Directions
Episode 240904 / 04 Sep 2024
Fran, Bob and Paula are all in Edinburgh! Before they can win, they need to go to Holyrood.
Episode 9: Race to the castle
Episode 240903 / 03 Sep 2024
Fran, Bob and Paula race to Edinburgh Castle! The first person to get to the castle will WIN! But who will be our winner?
Episode 10: Look back
Episode 240902 / 02 Sep 2024
We have a winner... but who is it?! Fran, Bob or Paula?
For teachers
Episode 240901 / 01 Sep 2024
How can you use this elementary-level series with your learners?