Part A :

Actually, I... I'm very excited about the whole thing of taking up study again but, you know, I'm a little nervous about whether I'll manage to get everything done.

事实上，对于重新开始学习我很兴奋，但是，你知道，我对于是否会能够把每一件事都做完感到紧张。

I suppose it's the same for all mature students?

我想这对于所有的大龄学生都一样?

Of course, it is.

当然是。

Two of the key components of the course are time management and overcoming procrastination.

课程的关键组成部分是时间管理和克服拖延症。

People discover that, once they learn to plan their days, all the work can be accomplished and there'll still be time for leisure.

人们发现，一旦他们学习计划他们的时间，所有的工作都可以完成，而且还将有时间休闲。

Is there an enrolment fee?

是否有入学手续费?

Well, er, oh, just a minute, let's see... Ah, the cost is 30 pounds, which includes all course materials and morning tea.

嗯，嗯，哦，只要一分钟，让我看看．．啊，这个费用是三十英镑，其中包括所有的课程材料和早茶。

You have to arrange your own lunch.

你必须安排你自己的午餐。

That wouldn't be a problem.

这不是一个问题。

Er, I already make sandwiches for my three kids and my wife and myself every day.

我每天为我的三个孩子、我的妻子和自己做三明治。

I won't have to change my routine.

我不必改变我的日常生活。

No.

不，

Now, I need to tell you that this is a very popular course and it's essential that you book well ahead of time.

现在，我要告诉你，这是一个非常流行的课程，提前预约是非常必要的。

In fact, the Course Convenor tells me that there're only five places left.

事实上，课程的召集人告诉我，只有五个名额。

What other course might be good for me?

其他课程对我有什么好处?

There's one other that you can benefit from.

有一个你可以从中受益。

It's simply called 'Learning Skills for University Study' and is on three consecutive mornings starting on a Monday from 9 to 12 and costs 25 pounds.

This is aimed at upgrading the study skills most school - leavers have and help them cope with the increased demands of university study.

这就是所谓的大学学习技能，是在十二个连续的星期一早上，从九点到三点，需要二十五英镑的费用。这是旨在提升大多数中学毕业生的学习技能，帮助他们应对大学更高的学习要求。

It focuses mainly on making student more responsible for their own success.

它的重点主要是让学生对自己的成功更加负责。

What sort of things are covered in this course?

这门课涵盖了什么内容?

Well, basically, it's more advanced thinking, note taking, reading and writing strategies but also some input about stress management.

嗯，基本上它是更先进的思维模式，笔记，阅读和写作策略，但也有一些关于压力管理的聂荣。

I think I'd better off starting from the basics and looking at all the strategies, don't you?

我想我最好还是从基础开始，看所有的策略，对吧?

Yes, from what you've told me, I think that's more in line with your situation.

是的，从你告诉我的来看。我认为这更符合你的情况。

Alright then, um, can I book a place on the 'Study for success' seminar course now?

好吧，嗯，我现在能预约成功学习的课程吗?

Yes, let me just get out a registration form and take down your details.

是的。让我来找一个登记表，然后把你的详细情记录下来。