Speaker 1 We all know what it’s like to argue with our family. It’s just part of life, isn’t it? Well, not ___. Sometimes, family arguments can become a habit … a habit that is ____ and upsetting for the people involved. Our three-week course will teach you some simple tricks and techniques for __2___ that habit. Do the course on your own or better still, ____ other members of your family to ____ ____with you. Speaker 2 When I was younger, I had a lot of arguments with my parents … and with my sister too. I won a few of them, but mostly I lost. Then I realised what I was doing wrong: I wasn’t ___5____ for the arguments. So I started treating them more like exams. I actually started ___6___ for my family arguments! I prepared all my reasons, my examples. You really should take the same __7_ – it works like magic! Now I hardly ever lose an argument at home. Speaker 3 Hi, Poppy, it’s me. Look, this family meal is on Sunday … that’s this Sunday. Mum and Dad will be there, and so will Grandad. I’m not sure about Uncle John. But then, we’ve never been sure about Uncle John. Anyway, I really need to know that you’re going to be there. Without you, it might be a disaster. You know how Grandad always tries ____ ____ ___ ______ when we’re out. He’s much better when you’re there. So give me a call and tell me you’re coming. Please! Speaker 4 I left home when I was seventeen after an 2____ with my parents, and to be honest, it was the best thing that happened to me. I ____ ___ grow up quickly! At nineteen, I ____ ____ ____ business. Now I live in a £5-million house in London and ____ a business with more than a thousand employees. That family argument gave me the ____ I needed. Of course, I’ve got a lot of talent too!

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