Ivy: Thank you so much Paul. I can’t believe it. I can use e-mail! I can down load files! I can go e-shopping! I t ’s like a whole new world.
Paul: Ivy — the pleasure is all mine. I told you it would be really easy.
Ivy: I know you did. And I said to my husband Fred I ’d never manage to switch on a computer let alone use it. And he turned round and said to me “You listen to that Paul. He’s alright he is” . And he was dead right. Guess what! Fred wants to have lessons as well but only if he can have them with you.
Paul: It would be a privilege to teach your husband Ivy. I am sure he’ll be as bright a star as you are.
Ivy: What’s on the course in the autumn? Will you still be here?
Paul: I ’ll be back to college in September but I ’m still planning to do one evening a week here. So are my sister Katie and her boyfriend James, so you’ ll have plenty to choose from.
Ivy: You’ re my choice Paul! So what do you think I should study next?
Paul: Well, you’ve completed the beginners course Ivy and the logical next step is the improvers’ course. But in my opinion you now know enough to go straight to a higher level. You can take the CLAIT course and get a diploma. Or you can stretch to Office Skills and Administration which is a bit tougher but it will really improve your chance of getting a job.
Ivy: Oh I can just see me. Keen young 57 year old secretary!
Paul: You are not too old Ivy. I f you get the right qualifications you could be earning a decent salary next year.
Ivy: Which course will you be teaching in September?
Paul: I’ll be doing CLAIT every Wednesday evening.
Ivy: Then I ’ ll begin with CLAIT.
Paul: And you can always do the Skills course in January. It might well be the best route.
Ivy: Where do I sign?
Paul: Just tell Frances in reception and she’ ll get you registered.

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