1. What reasons does Ayla Skinner give for why witchcraft feels empowering to her?

    

   (Hint: She mentions control, individuality, and how she lives her life.)

2. According to the article, how has TikTok changed access to witchcraft and the way it's practised?

    

   (Learners should listen out for comparisons with how things were “years ago.”)

3. What does Frankie Castanea say about the term ‘witch’ and how it's used across different cultures?

    

   (This checks understanding of inclusivity and how the term varies across traditions.)

4. How is witchcraft perceived differently in Europe compared to Africa, according to Dr Isak Niehaus?

    

   (Pay attention to the contrast between healing and harmful uses, and secrecy vs. openness.)

5. What does Ayla say about Hollywood and Disney’s portrayal of witches, and how does she contrast it with her own view?

    

   (This focuses on identifying opinions vs. stereotypes, and recognising intonation and nuance.)

There’s no need to treat it like an exam, just keep an ear out to see if you can hear any information that could fit any of the questions.

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Receptionist: "Good morning, Thames Supplies, this is Maria speaking."

Caller: "Hi Maria, it’s Imogen from Hamilton Creative. I’m just calling to confirm our stationery order for next week."

Receptionist: "Of course – let me just check that for you… Yes, we’ve got you down for delivery on Tuesday the 18th, before midday."

Caller: "Brilliant. And can I just double-check it’s going to our Bishopsgate office?"

Receptionist: "Yes, that’s what I’ve got here. Is there anything else I can help with?"

Caller: "No, that’s all. Thanks very much – appreciate your help!"

Receptionist: "My pleasure. Have a great day!"

💬 Useful phrases:

• "I’m just calling to confirm..."
• "Can I double-check…"
• "Is there anything else I can help with?"

Caller: "Good afternoon, this is Zoe from AllPoints Marketing. Could I speak to someone in accounts, please?"

Receptionist: "Certainly – one moment."

(pause)

Accounts: "Hello, Janet speaking."

Caller: "Hi Janet, I’m just chasing up an invoice we sent over last month – number 3945. It looks like payment’s still outstanding."

Accounts: "Let me bring that up… Yes, I see it here. Apologies – it’s queued for processing this week."

Caller: "Thanks for checking. If there’s any issue, just drop me an email."

Accounts: "Will do. Thanks for your patience!"

Caller: "No problem – speak soon."

💬 Useful phrases:

• "I’m just chasing up…"
• "It looks like payment’s still outstanding."
• "Thanks for your patience!"

Caller: "Hi, it’s Danielle from Northbridge Recruitment – just following up on our meeting last Friday."

Receiver: "Oh hi Danielle, yes – thanks for calling."

Caller: "No problem. I just wanted to check if you had a chance to review the proposal we discussed?"

Receiver: "Yes, I did. I actually had a couple of questions I was hoping to email you about."

Caller: "Perfect – feel free to send those over. I’m happy to arrange another call if that’s easier."

Receiver: "Great, I’ll get those over later today."

Caller: "Lovely – thanks again, and speak soon!"

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• "Just following up on…"
• "I just wanted to check…"
• "Feel free to send those over."

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Rhyme: Mary, Mary, quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, And pretty maids all in a row.

Rhyme: Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown And Jill came tumbling after.

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YOU:

“Excuse me, sorry to trouble you — I think my luggage may have been mislaid.”

SHARON (exhausted but trying):

“Oh… was it on the 14:30 from Madrid?”

YOU:

“Yes, and it doesn’t seem to have arrived on the carousel. Would it be possible to check if it’s still on the aircraft?”

SHARON:

“There’s a form you can fill in.”

YOU:

“Lovely. Is it online or… paper?” (with quiet doom)

SHARON:

“Paper.”

YOU:

“Of course it is.” (smiling, dying inside)

“Well — thank you for your help.”

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[Two colleagues trying to confirm meeting details by phone]

Caller: "Hi, it’s Priya – just checking if we’re still on for this afternoon…"

Receiver: "Hi Priya. Sorry, you’re breaking up a bit. Could you say that again?"

Caller: "I just wanted to confirm our meeting at 2:30."

Receiver: "Ah, yes – 2:30. Got it. Are we still meeting at the office?"

Caller: "Sorry, could you repeat that? The signal’s a bit patchy."

Receiver: "No problem – I asked if we’re still meeting at the office."

Caller: "Yes, same place as before. Thanks!"

Receiver: "Perfect – see you then!"

[Client calling from a train station – receptionist struggles to hear clearly]

Caller: "Hi, I’m just calling to check what time my appointment is tomorrow?"

Receptionist: "Of course – sorry, it’s a bit difficult to hear. Are you on speaker?"

Caller: "Yes, I’m at Paddington – it’s a bit noisy!"

Receptionist: "No worries! Could you just confirm your name again?"

Caller: "It’s Meera Shah – M-E-E-R-A."

Receptionist: "Thanks. Yes – you’re booked in at 11:15 with Dr Thomas."

Caller: "Brilliant. See you then!"

Receptionist: "Looking forward to it – and good luck getting out of Paddington!"

Caller: "Thanks – I’ll need it!"

Receptionist: "Bye for now!"

Caller: "Bye!"

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[At a health clinic – booking a follow-up appointment]

Receptionist: "Good morning, Willow Health Centre, Chloe speaking."

Caller: "Hi, I need to book a follow-up appointment with Dr Patel."

Receptionist: "Of course. Would next Tuesday at 10 o’clock suit you?"

Caller: "Hmm, I’m working that day. Do you have anything later in the week?"

Receptionist: "Let’s see… I have Thursday at 3pm or Friday at 9:15 available."

Caller: "Thursday at 3 would be perfect, thanks."

Receptionist: "Great. So that’s Thursday the 11th at 3pm with Dr Patel. I’ll send over a confirmation by email."

Caller: "Brilliant, thanks very much."

Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. See you then!"

[At a law office – client missed their appointment and is calling to rebook]

Caller: "Hello, this is Angela Martin. I had an appointment with Mr Lewis yesterday but unfortunately I couldn’t make it. I’d like to reschedule if possible."

Receptionist: "Of course, no problem at all. Let me just check his diary… Would Friday at 2pm work for you?"

Caller: "That should be fine, yes."

Receptionist: "Lovely. So I’ve booked you in for Friday the 14th at 2 o’clock with Mr Lewis. Shall I send over a confirmation email?"

Caller: "Yes, please — that would be great."

Receptionist: "All done. You’ll receive an email shortly. We’ll look forward to seeing you then!"

Caller: "Thank you so much!"

Receptionist: "You’re very welcome. Bye for now!"

Caller: "Bye!"

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Receptionist: "Good afternoon, Customer Services, Rachel speaking."

Caller: "I've been trying to get through for half an hour! This is ridiculous!"

Receptionist: "I'm very sorry you've had trouble reaching us. Let me see how I can help you today."

Caller: "I need to speak to someone about my order — right now!"

Receptionist: "Of course. May I take a few details, and I'll transfer you to the appropriate department immediately?"

Caller: "Fine. It's order number 54321."

Receptionist: "Thank you. I'll pass this straight on to the Orders Team. One moment, please."

Receptionist: "Good morning, IT Support, Megan speaking."

Caller: "Oh, um, hello. I'm not sure if I've called the right number. I need help with my laptop..."

Receptionist: "No problem at all — you're through to IT Support. Let’s see if I can help."

Caller: "It's just... it's not turning on properly, and I don't know what to do."

Receptionist: "I completely understand. Could I take your name and your department, please?"

Caller: "Yes, it's Olivia Patel from Marketing."

Receptionist: "Thank you, Olivia. Let me just check which technician is available, and I’ll get someone to give you a call back shortly."

Caller: "Alright, thanks very much."

Receptionist: "You're very welcome. We'll be in touch as soon as possible."

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