AV Academy · Fernanda Marques · Self-study · Click-only practice
You already watched the episode. Now the goal is to become more familiar with the vocabulary, notice repeated chunks and practice them in an easy, intuitive way.
No typing. No long answers. Just watch, click, check and repeat.
Click the ideas you remember from the episode. More than one answer is correct.
Mia is upset about her hair and asks Derek for money. Derek is short on money because his car broke down, but he gives her his credit card. Later, Robert warns Derek to be careful with his money.
Use the shortcuts to review the story in small parts.
Tip: Watch one scene. Come back here. Click the questions. Then continue.
Watch or listen to the episode again. Click the chunks that appear in the story.
Click the word that completes the phrase. Repeat the full phrase after you check.
pay ___ to me
short ___ money
the car broke ___
credit ___
in case you change your ___
take the train to save ___
Click audio. Repeat slowly. Then open the meaning if you need help.
pay attention to me
notice me; listen to me; care about me
Mia says Derek doesn't pay attention to her.
I'm short on money
I do not have enough money right now.
Derek is short on money because his car broke down.
the car broke down
the car stopped working
Derek needs money to fix the car because it broke down.
hair salon
a place where people cut, dye or treat hair
Mia wants to go to the hair salon.
in case you change your mind
if you decide something different later
Mia gives James her number in case he changes his mind.
take care of your money
be responsible with your money
Robert tells Derek to take care of his money.
I get paid
I receive money for my work
Robert says he does not get paid a lot.
to save money
to spend less money
Robert takes the train to save money.
Language note: The correct phrase is hair salon, not “hair saloon”. “Saloon” is an old-style bar. “Salon” is for hair/beauty.
Choose the best description for each character.
Mia is dramatic and selfish because she asks for money and flirts with James.
Derek is patient but too passive because he gives Mia his credit card even though he is short on money.
Robert is direct and careful with money because he tells Derek to take care of his money.
1) Which sentence sounds more natural?
2) Which sentence sounds more natural?
3) Which sentence sounds more natural?
4) Which sentence sounds more natural?
5) Which sentence sounds more natural?
6) Which sentence sounds more natural?
Click, listen and repeat. Use slow first if the phrase is difficult.
No typing. Just choose. Then listen and repeat the sentence you chose.
Choose the best mini-summary.
Open only when you want to check details. First, try the activities without reading everything.
Mia: Honey, do you see anything wrong with me?
Derek: Absolutely not. You look fantastic. Why are you asking me?
Mia: You see? That's the problem with you, Derek. You don't really pay attention to me.
Derek: What did I do wrong?
Mia: My hair is a mess. My hair is ugly. Can't you see it?
Derek: But you look gorgeous.
Mia: I don't know why I married you, Derek. I don't know what I did wrong.
Derek: Her hair looks fine to me.
Derek: What do you want me to say? Do you want me to say your hair is bad?
Mia: You need to pay more attention to me. My hair looks bad. I need money to go to the hair salon.
Derek: But honey, I'm short on money. I don't have enough money. I still need to fix the car. The car is broken down.
Derek: Can't you just wash with shampoo and hair conditioner?
Mia: Are you crazy? Are you stupid? You don't understand anything about hair. My hair needs treatment. It's not the same thing. I need the money.
Derek: Please give me the money. I don't have money, sweetheart. You can use my credit card.
Mia: I'm taking Uber to downtown Charleston.
Derek: Downtown is really far away from here. This will be expensive.
James: Hello, Mia. Welcome to my Uber.
Mia: Hello, sir.
James: Please don't call me sir. You can call me James. James is my first name.
Mia: I'm sorry, James. It's been a stressful morning for me.
James: Why is that? Don't tell me it's because of your husband.
Mia: How do you know? I guess you really understand a woman.
Mia: You're right. It's about my husband. He doesn't pay attention to me. He doesn't listen to me.
James: Maybe he is just having a bad day.
Mia: I don't think so. I think he is a bad husband. He thinks I'm wasting his money going to the hair salon.
James: I think I agree with him. Your hair looks amazing.
Mia: Oh, do you really think that? Thank you so much.
James: Yeah. I think you just need shampoo and hair conditioner.
Mia: Do you think so? Thank you. But I'm going anyway. I got his credit card.
James: We arrived at your destination: the beauty salon.
Mia: Thank you for the ride. I know you're married. I know you have a husband, but let's go out together. You're a handsome man. You're a good-looking man.
James: I cannot go out with you. I'm married.
Mia: Your husband doesn't deserve you. He's a bad husband. Does your husband work out?
James: No, he doesn't.
Mia: So we can go out then. Take one of my business cards. My phone number is in there.
James: Why do I need your phone number?
Mia: In case you change your mind.
James: Okay. I will take one. Have a good day, James.
Robert: Hey, Derek. Are you taking the train today?
Derek: Yes, I am. My car broke down. I don't have money to fix it.
Robert: You need some money? I'm sorry, but I can't lend you any money. My salary is not that much. I don't get paid a lot.
Derek: We get paid the same amount. We have the same money.
Robert: What's happening to your money?
Derek: My wife needed some money.
Robert: You better be careful with your money. You have to take care of your money. Our train is approaching. Let’s go.
Robert: Derek, I'm your friend. I have to tell you. You have to talk to your wife. I don't want to tell you this, but maybe she's a bad wife.
Derek: Mia is a good wife. She just needs some money. Today she needed money for her hair.
Robert: My ex-wife was like that. First it was her hair. Then she needed a new hat. At the end, before I divorced her, she was asking for money to buy a new Mercedes-Benz.
Derek: I can't afford a Mercedes-Benz. It's too expensive.
Robert: Bad wives start like that: asking for money for hair and then a new car. I almost ended up broke. I almost didn’t have any money.
Robert: Good thing I divorced her. Now I'm rich. I'm an accountant, but I'm rich.
Derek: But you still take the train to work.
Robert: That's right. My money is in investments. I take the train to save money. The train is also fast and convenient.
Derek: That's true. You're a smart man, Robert. Maybe I should listen to you.
Mia: I don't see any problem with having a back massage after I got my hair done.
Salon worker: I understand. You deserve a massage.
Mia: He needs to be a better husband. He needs to pay for my things.
Salon worker: Sit, please.
Mia: Today this handsome Uber driver gave me his number. My husband better watch out how he treats me.
Salon worker: Massage finished.
Final line: Derek, you better start working. You have to pay for your wife's hair.