• You will hear another five recordings. Five people are phoning about conferenc

Man: Now the conference has started, I feel pleased with our preparation. The speakers have been popular with audiences - we could ask one or two more next year. The centre we’ve booked is fine for this time, but the rooms are already being used to their full capacity. If we don’t look elsewhere, we’ll have to restrict delegate numbers next year. So, we should consider other options. Perhaps the location could also be more convenient for people coming by train.

Man: Thanks for your letter asking me to attend this year’s conference, and to give a talk again. I’d already made other arrangements for that week, but I’ve managed to cancel them. I see it’s going to be at the same place, so there’s no need to send a map. I shall be driving to the venue and am intending to arrive in time for the preconference dinner, so yes please, do book me accommodation for that night.