Watch the pilot 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
After confirming that payment already went through, the lawyer tells his difficult client it's now up to him to make the next move. Listen for a 5-word idiom about whose turn it is to act.
Negotiating an amount of money for a risky favor, someone gives a final number with no room for negotiation. Listen for a 4-word idiom meaning "accept this offer or reject it, there's no other option."
Tired of going back and forth in an argument, someone suggests skipping the small talk and getting straight to the main point. Listen for a 4-word idiom meaning "get to the point."
Accused of betraying someone to save himself, a character is asked directly if he plans to sacrifice the other person for his own benefit. Listen for a 5-word idiom meaning "to betray or sacrifice someone to protect yourself."
Confident about how well a presentation went, someone uses a sports metaphor to describe a huge success. Listen for a 5-word idiom meaning "to do something extremely well."
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.