This is the exact same episode used in the teacher-led lesson — this version is just built for you to work through alone.
1. Open the video above in a new tab.
2. Watch normally until you reach the timestamps below — then pause.
3. Listen to the line a couple of times, write the expression you hear, and guess its meaning before checking.
4. Keep watching after each pause. At the end, answer the comprehension questions in your own words.
Section 1
Catch the Expression
Pause at each timestamp below
⏸ ~01:55
Monica is trying to convince Chandler to stop thinking about his breakup and join the game. Listen for a 4-word expression meaning "to stop thinking about something upsetting."
"take your mind off (something)" — to stop thinking about something that's upsetting you, usually by doing a different activity.
⏸ ~07:00
Ross is giving Joey instructions for a play. Listen for a 2-word phrasal expression telling Joey how far to run down the field.
"go long" — in football, to run far down the field before the ball is thrown to you. It can also be used jokingly outside of sports.
⏸ ~07:15
Right after a play, the team gathers close together to plan the next move. Listen for the 2-word phrasal verb they use to call everyone together.
"huddle up" — to gather closely together in a small group, usually to plan something quickly (very common in team sports).
⏸ ~12:00
Ross is worried that Joey is too distracted by a girl to play well. Listen for a 5-word idiom about staying focused.
"keep your head in the game" — to stay focused on what you're doing, without letting distractions pull your attention away.
⏸ ~14:05
Monica is teasing Ross about losing. Listen for a 3-word phrase used to describe being behind in score by a certain amount.
"down by (a number)" — losing by that amount in a game or competition. "Down by three touchdowns" = losing by three touchdowns.
⏸ ~14:08
Right after being challenged, Monica accepts and fires back with a confident 3-word phrase meaning "I accept the challenge."
"bring it on" — an enthusiastic, confident way of accepting a challenge or competition.
⏸ ~21:55
Near the end, two characters decide the game has gone on long enough and agree on a result without a real winner. Listen for the 3-word phrase they use.
"call it a tie" — to officially agree that a competition ends equally, with no winner or loser.
Section 2
Your Own Notes
Anything else new you heard?
Did you hear any other new word or expression while watching? Write it down with your own definition, in your own words.
Section 3
Comprehension Check
Answer in your own words
1
Why hadn't Ross and Monica played football together in years before this episode?
2
What does Ross do partway through the game that changes the makeup of the teams?
3
Why doesn't Rachel's touchdown near the end count exactly as she expected?
4
How does the football game finally end — who "wins"?
5
What was your favorite moment in the episode, and why?
✅ Finished? Bring your notes and answers to your next class — your teacher can go over anything you weren't sure about.