Please read the vocabulary lesson at your natural speed, though it should not be too fast so that I could hear what you speak naturally and imitate yours. Thank you.
Describe a school or college you know
When did you first see it?
What is it like?
How does it make you feel?
The place I would like to talk about is York College. The college has been running for over fifty years I think and originally was on a site in the city centre. It then moved to a site on the outskirts of York near Tesco. A few years ago, the old college was demolished and a brand new building was built. The first time I saw the new building was when it was already one-year-old, however I was still very impressed with it. It is a huge building with four wings around a central atrium which is a large area in the entrance. As you walk in through reception on the right hand side there is a beauty salon. To the back of the building there is a restaurant which is where they train chefs. To the left there is an eating area and a shop. In the middle there is an enormous staircase which goes up to the fourth floor. It is possible to stand on the 1st, 2 nd, 3rd and 4th floors and look down into the atrium which is really impressive. When I first came into the building I felt very nervous because the building is so huge that it is intimidating however now I have got used to it I enjoy being here. As an organisation I feel that it is a warm and friendly place and there is always somebody around to ask if you are lost and need help. The teachers are incredibly supportive and always happy to help students. Although it is a massive institution in terms of its size and the number of people who are there I feel part of a community and I regularly bump into people I know. I believe that the college teaches a wide range of courses, both full and part time. There are evening courses for mature students who work and they offer a huge range of subjects from politics to hair and beauty. I imagine that just about any course that you want is taught here. The facilities are excellent – there is a well-equipped library and on every floor there are computers, which are free for students to use, and there are various places to eat.
Thanks a lot for your help, Sir!