Follow Me! was a series of television programmes produced by the BBC in the late 1970s to provide a crash course in the English language. It became popular in many overseas countries as a first introduction to English; in 1983, one hundred million people watched the show in China alone. It was, and maybe still is, the most successful English course ever.

(NOTE: Explanations are later given in Portuguese)

See more episodes here: Follow Me.

What’s your name?

Hello. I’m Francis Matthews.
My name is Francis Matthews.
Look! Fran-cis Mat-thews.

I’m Keith.
I’m Jane.
I’m Diane.
I’m Raymond.
I’m Diana. My name’s Diana.
And my name’s Francis Matthews. Hello.
Hello.

Hello.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Good morning.

Good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
Good afternoon.

Good evening.
Good evening.
Good evening.

Look!
 
Good morning. I’m Sam Smith. Sam Smith.
Ah! Good morning, Mr Smith.
Follow me, please.

Good afternoon.
Good afternoon.
What’s your name, please?
Smith. My name’s Smith.
Ah, yes. Mr Sam Smith. [on the phone] Mr Smith to see Mr Jenkins.

Good evening, sir. What's your name, please?
My name's Smith.
Thank you, Mr Smith.
What's your name?
Jane. My name's Jane.
Ah, yes, Jane. My name's Sam.
Thank you, Mr Smith.

What's your name, please?
My name's Smith
Thank you

Please, please
Thank you, Thank you

Good morning, sir
Good morning

Good afternoon

Good morning
Good morning, sir
What's your name, please?
My name is Mr Johnson

Mr Whites. Mr Whites?
Excuse me. Excuse me.
Oh, sorry. Sorry.
Ah, excuse me.
I'm Mr Whites.
Thank you Mr Whites.


Good evening.
Excuse me. Are you Mary Brown?
Yes. I’m Mary Brown. Are you Sam Smith?
No, I’m not. I’m not Sam Smith.
I’m Francis Matthews.
Oh! Sorry, Francis. Come in.
Hello! I’m Sam Smith.
Hello, Sam. Come in.

Ah! You’re Jane.
Yes, I am. I’m Jane Black.
And you’re Sam Smith.
Yes, I am. I’m Sam Smith. Sam.
Hello, Francis.
Hello, Jane.
Excuse me.
Excuse me, Mr Smith.

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8- eight
9- nine
10- ten
0- oh

Telephone conversation

01 - 415 - 3027
Hello.
Hello. Is that 01 - 415 - 3027?
No. This is 415 - 3047.
Sorry.

That's nine pounds.
Ten, sir.
No, no. Nine!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Oh, sorry.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Ok, Pete.

Hello? Is that you, Roger? This is Mary.

Hello
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
What's your name?
My name's Smith
Excuse me
Are you Mary Brown?
Yes, I'm Mary Brown
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Please
Thank you

Thank you.
Goodbye.