New Headway Video Beginner 03 Do It Yourself

Summary

In this light-hearted and relatable video, a group of friends discuss redecorating a room, with one person hesitant about the task. They debate colors, visit a DIY store to buy paint, and prepare to surprise their friend with a freshly painted room. Amid humorous exchanges, they manage to find a color that one person approves of, though the transformation is met with some playful criticism. The video captures the joys and frustrations of home improvement, with moments of teamwork and light-hearted banter that make it both entertaining and realistic.

Takeaways

• 😀 The room is described as big and comfortable, but the speaker is unsure about the arrangement of the furniture and decoration.
• 😀 The speaker considers moving the bed and placing the chest of drawers under the window.
• 😀 There's a suggestion to paint the room, but the speaker initially hesitates, citing a lack of time and being too busy.
• 😀 The speaker has a lunch appointment at 1:00, making it seem impossible to paint the room today.
• 😀 A friend offers to paint the room for the speaker, reassuring them that it can be done while they are out.
• 😀 The group goes to buy paint at a nearby DIY store, with the speaker unsure about what color to choose.
• 😀 The speaker is hesitant about the paint color options but is intrigued by a nice one priced at $649, which is considered too expensive.
• 😀 A more affordable color option is found, costing £11.99 per can, and they decide to buy two cans for a total of £24.
• 😀 The group also looks for paint rollers in the store, confirming their purchase of the necessary supplies.
• 😀 After the painting is done, the room looks great, and the speaker is pleased with the result, complimenting the new color.
• 😀 The speaker's friend, Helen, arrives to see the finished room but humorously critiques the color of Matt's t-shirt, joking that it matches the paint.
• 😀 The final humorous note is Helen's playful remark, telling the speaker not to ask for help next time and to do it themselves.

Q & A

What is the initial problem the speaker faces with their room?

The speaker feels uncertain about how to arrange the furniture and decorate the room, as they don't know where to place the bed or the chair, and are unsure of how to handle the room's design.

Why doesn't the speaker want to paint the room?

The speaker doesn't like painting because they find it impractical and time-consuming. They also mention being too busy to do it themselves.

How does the speaker respond when someone offers to paint the room for them?

The speaker is initially surprised but then agrees, saying they are sure it will be fine. They express gratitude for the offer.

What is the plan for buying paint?

The group plans to go to a DIY store to buy paint. They ask for directions from someone nearby and are given clear instructions on how to reach the store.

What color paint do they choose, and why?

They choose a color that resembles the t-shirt of one of the characters, Matt. The color is described as 'gorgeous,' and Matt approves of it.

How much does the paint cost?

The paint costs £11.99 per can, and they decide to buy two cans, totaling £23.98 (or approximately £24).

What additional supplies do they need for painting?

They also need rollers to apply the paint, which they find in the store.

What is the reaction when the painting is finished?

The room looks great, and everyone seems pleased with the result. The speaker expresses liking the new color, and they say the room looks 'interesting but good.'

How does Helen react when she sees the finished room?

Helen seems pleased with the outcome and welcomes everyone to see the newly painted room. However, she notices Matt's t-shirt color and jokes that it's horrible.

What is the final comment made about the painting help?

The final comment humorously suggests that Helen should not ask for help next time and should just do it herself, implying that the color choice (or Matt's t-shirt color) was the reason for the joke.