Watch the episode on your own and pause where indicated. No teacher needed — just you, the video, and a few real expressions to catch along the way.
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This is the exact same episode used in the teacher-led lesson — this version is just built for you to work through alone.
Section 1
Talking about an old enemy, Chuck describes the kind of long, complicated history they share. Listen for a 3-word idiom meaning "to have known each other for a long time."
While explaining how a secret got out, someone admits a piece of information was accidentally revealed. Listen for a 3-word idiom meaning "to accidentally reveal a secret."
Someone describes how a younger character confronted Blair Waldorf directly and earned her respect. Listen for a 4-word idiom meaning "to confront someone directly and equally."
As the narrator describes two characters' eventful summer abroad, she uses a metaphor about starting a fire to describe causing a lot of attention. Listen for a 3-word idiom meaning "to spark something dramatic."
Section 2
Did you hear any other new word or expression while watching? Write it down with your own definition.
Section 3
✅ Finished? Bring your notes and answers to your next class — your teacher can go over anything you weren't sure about.