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About Time – The Family Secret

Level 5About Time4:47

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

  • odd
    odd/ɑːd/A2

    lạ, khác thường

    In this lesson: strange, unusual

  • mysterious
    mysterious/mɪˈstɪriəs/B1

    bí ẩn

    In this lesson: like a mystery

  • S
    spooky/ˈspuːki/A2

    rùng rợn

    In this lesson: strange and scary

  • weird
    weird/wɪrd/B1

    kỳ dị

    In this lesson: strange

  • A
    absolutely/ˌæbsəˈlutli/B1

    hoàn toàn

    In this lesson: yes

  • S
    shag

    have sex with

  • H
    Helen of Troy

    from Greek mythology, the most beautiful woman

  • I
    in a pinch

    in an emergency

  • clench
    clench/klɛnt͡ʃ/B2

    sự nắm chặt

    In this lesson: squeeze tightly

  • fist
    fist/fɪst/B1

    nắm tay

    In this lesson: a person's closed hand

  • F
    fond of

    like, admire

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.