Summary of Learn English Conversation - Oxford English Daily Conversation Part 1

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This video contains a series of conversations between various people. The topics of the conversations include introductions, where to go, when to call someone back, what to do during free time, and how to have a polite conversation. The video also features a conversation between two friends, in which one of them is not present and the other is recording the conversation.

• 00:00:00 In this video, Gary Fenton introduces himself and the news of the day, and Tim and Ted discuss their days. Gary then introduces Julia, who is at Reception. Mrs. McKay is in Room 1 2 on the second floor. Gary tells Julia that the lift is over there, and to spell her address - T-I-N-D-A-L-L-E. Julia thanks Gary and leaves. Finally, Colin tells his parents about his first day at school.
• 00:05:00 Gary Fenton, Julia's mother's favorite news reader, is in the newsroom talking to some of the employees. Julia, a new trainee, interrupts and tells Gary about her job. Gary tells her about the various tasks she will have to complete during her first day. Julia is excited to start her new job.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses how to have polite English conversations, with tips on topics such as introductions, where to go, and when to call someone back. It also features a conversation between two friends, in which one of them is not present and the other is recording the conversation.
• 00:15:00 In this video, Rebecca Bond speaks about her job as a personal assistant. Bond goes over the usual morning routine, including getting up at 7am, having breakfast, getting dressed, and going to the gym. She also discusses her free time, which includes going to dance classes, eating out, and attending parties. Bond concludes the video by talking about Gary Fenton, a newsreader on one of her favorite television shows. Fenton tries the meal Bond prepared for him, and enjoys it.
• 00:20:00 In this video, Gary, a British student, demonstrates some basic English conversation skills with Oxford English Daily Conversation Part 1. Gary chats with Ted, another British student, about the date and the weather, and then asks Rebecca, a friend of Gary's, for help. Rebecca tells Gary that she is going to be out of the office all afternoon, and so Gary tries to convince Martha, Gary's boss, to give him some time off. Martha tells Gary that she has a teleconference with Frederick all afternoon, and so Gary leaves. Gary then tours the flat he is considering renting in town.
• 00:25:00 In this video, four friends discuss the disappearance of their friend, Ellie, who has gone to the United States to start a new job. Tim is in a bad mood because Ellie has left, but Julia has become his new flatmate and things are looking up.
• 00:30:00 This video shows Oxford English Daily Conversation, a series of conversations between two people. The first conversation is between Tim and his father, who is asking about Tim's job situation and why Tim decided to leave it. Tim then tells his father about his journey to the South Pole, which ends with a broken arm and five days stranded in a crevasse. Tim reflects on his experience and how it made him realize that life is short and he should enjoy every moment. His father tells him that he should do the same.
• 00:35:00 Gary is going to have an interview with a magazine, and he is wearing a new suit. He is also wearing a shirt and tie. Rebecca thinks the shirt is too expensive and the tie is too fancy.
• 00:40:00 Gary is having a bad interview with a reporter and is concerned about how he will be able to miss work the following week to get treatment. His friend Julia helps him come up with a plan to go to the doctor and then go out for dinner.
• 00:45:00 In this video, Tim Barnes shares with Pete how he likes traveling, but has never lived in another country. Julia, who is eating dinner with them, has sauce on her cheek. Tim and Pete discuss how good the meal was, and then Tim leaves to go to bed. Pete talks to Rebecca on the phone and she says that she doesn't think she saw Tim leave. Pete then goes outside to see if Tim is there, but he is not.