The Big Bang Theory – Texting Date

Level 4The Big Bang Theory4:14

Step 1: Vocabulary

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

awkward/ˈɔkwɚd/B1
vụng về, lúng túng
In this lesson: difficult, uncomfortable
B
beanstalk
a long plant that beans grow on, the long pole that giants climb down
A
adorable accent
a cute (foreign) way of speaking
G
gynecologist/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒləd͡ʒɪst/B2
bác sĩ phụ khoa
In this lesson: a doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health
A
at your service
I will help you in any way possible
C
cervix/ˈsɝvɪks/B2
cổ tử cung
In this lesson: a part of the woman's body (the lower part of the uterus or womb)
P
penitentiary/ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/C1
nhà tù an ninh cao
In this lesson: a jail, a prison
P
pun/pʊn/B2
chơi chữ
In this lesson: a joke made by a word having two or more meanings
F
fitting punishment
a good, just, fair punishment
D
do for a living
one's job or career
P
porn
pornography, related to sex in media
P
prom/pɹɑm/B2
dạ hội cuối cấp
In this lesson: a formal high school dance (party)
A
autocorrect
the function on your phone that corrects typing mistakes automatically
F
fairy taleB1
truyện cổ tích
In this lesson: a short story about fantasies or myths
P
panic attack
a sudden moment of strong fear when there is no real danger

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