Page 14 - Conversation 1

Outlines

In the first part, hosts Marco and Erica introduce a lesson focused on
everyday English, particularly in an embarrassing situation where someone forgets

another person's name. They present a dialogue featuring Nick and Anna, where
Nick admits he can't remember Anna's name. The hosts then introduce three
language takeaways: 'in a bit of a hurry', 'contact details', and 'slipped my mind'.
Each phrase is explained with examples of usage, aiming to help listeners

understand and use these phrases in real-life situations.

Part two dives into the segment 'Putting It Together', where the hosts explain

how to use certain phrases to sound more fluent and natural in English. They
discuss the phrases 'around here', 'around the corner', and 'around there', providing
examples of how to use them in different contexts. The hosts also touch on the

phrase 'terrible with', illustrating it with examples such as being bad with numbers
or faces. The paragraph ends with a slower replay of the dialogue to help listeners
pick up on the phrases discussed.

In the third part, the focus is on 'Fluency Builder', where Marco and Erica
demonstrate how to use casual and natural-sounding phrases like 'how's it going'
instead of more formal alternatives. They recount an embarrassing personal story

where Marco forgot a family member's name, highlighting the importance of
remembering names in social and business contexts. They also share tips for
managing such situations, like asking for a business card or writing down an email

address to recall names.

The final part has the dialogue replayed at natural speed, allowing listeners

to practice understanding English at a normal pace. Following the dialogue, there's
a vocabulary review, reinforcing the phrases and words from the lesson. The
review includes expressions like 'in a bit of a hurry', 'contact details', and 'slipped
my mind', along with other related vocabulary. The paragraph concludes with a

rapid-fire repetition of the vocabulary to help listeners internalize the words and
phrases.