When is Helen starting her new job? Where does the visitor come from?

M Congratulations on your new job, Helen.
F Thanks.
M When do you start?
F2 They suggested June - but I have to give three months’ notice here.
M So does that mean you’ll be going in August?
F2 It’s got to be then. It’s a shame really as I’c booked a holiday for late July - but I guess I’ll have to cancel that.
M Well, good luck.

F I hear you’re from the Netherlands. That’s one of my favourite countries.
M Well, actually, my wife is. I wasn’t bom there. I only left Italy a few years ago.
F So, bow’s your Dutch?
M Well, I learned German when I was a student-so that helps a bit. But it could be better