The Office – Michael’s Sensitivity Training
Step 1: Vocabulary
Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.
fundamental/ˌfʌndəˈmentl/B2căn bản
In this lesson: basic
sensitivity/ˌsensəˈtɪvəti/B2sự nhạy cảm
In this lesson: the ability to treat people respectfully
- Mmake fun of
tease
- KKoi pond
small pond of fish usually for decoration
- Ssexual orientation
the way a person feels sexual attraction
- Llemonhead
insulting name for a person whose head looks like a lemon
- Ffor real
actually; starting now
- Sshow of hands
let's vote by raising hands
- Ccountless/ˈkaʊntləs/B2
rất đông
In this lesson: too many to count
- Oon a roll
several good jokes in a row
- Bbusting a gut
laughing so hard
- Oout of bounds
inappropriate
- Kkick it off
start
- Ttolerated
accepted
- Ggeometric proportions
angles, ratios
- Ppetite/pəˈtiːt/B2
nhỏ nhắn
In this lesson: very small
- Iill-defined
unclear
- Bbe charged with
be accused of (a crime) officially by the police
Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.
