Episode 1 Video
Introduction
My name's Jenny Zielinski. I live and work in New York. I'm the assistant editor of a magazine called New York24seven. A few months ago, I visited our office in London to learn more about the company. I met the manager, Daniel O'Connor. I had lots of meetings with him, Df course. And a working dinner on my birthday... But I spent more time with Rob Walker. He's one of the writers on the London magazine. We had coffees together. We went sightseeing. I even helped Rob buy a shirt! He was fun to be with. I liked him a lot. I think he liked me too. Rob isn’t the most punctual person in the world, but he is a great writer. We invited him to work for the New York magazine for a month... and he agreed! So now Rob's coming to New York. I know he's really excited about it. It's going to be great to see him again.
Calling Reception
Re = receptionist, R = Rob
Re Hello, reception.
R Hello, This is room 613. (repeat)
Re How can I help you?
R There's a problem with the air conditioning, (repeat) It isn't working, and it’s very hot in my room, (repeat)
Re I’m sorry, sir. I'll send somebody up to look at it right now.
R Thank you. (repeat)
Re Good evening, reception.
R Hello. I'm sorry to bother you again. This is room 613. (repeat)
Re How can I help you?
R I have a problem with the Wi-fi. [repeat) I can't get a signal. (repeat]
Re I'm sorry sir. I'll put you through to IT, R Thanks, (repeat)
Jenny and Rob meet again
J = Jenny, R = Rob
J So, here you are in New York at last.
R Yeah, it's great to be here. It’s really exciting.
J And how’s your hotel?
R It's fine. My room is really... nice.
J Do you have a good view from your room?
R I can see lots of other buildings.
J Tomorrow I'm going to show you around the office and introduce you to the team. Barbara’s looking forward to meeting you... You remember, Barbara, my boss?
R Oh... yeah, sorry.
J And then you can start thinking about your blog and the column. Have you got any ideas yet, Rob?... Rob?
R What? Sorry, Jenny.
J You must be really tired.
R Yes, I am a bit. What time is it now?
J It's nine o'clock.
R Nine o'clock? That's two o'clock in the morning for me.
J Let’s finish our drinks. You need to go to bed.
R I guess you’re right.
J So, I’ll see you in the office at eleven in the morning,
R At eleven?
J is that OK?
R It’s perfect. Thanks, Jenny.
J There’s just one thing.
R What’s that?
J Don't be late.
R By the way, it’s great to see you again.
J Yeah, It’s great to see you, too.
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