Watch or rewatch the episode in small scenes. Then click, listen, repeat and check the story. No writing — just notice the useful English and practise it out loud.
Listen first. Then open the note only if the word is new.
vocab
hurry up
move faster; do something quickly
Mia tells Derek to hurry up because she does not want to be late.
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take too long
use more time than expected
Derek takes too long to eat breakfast.
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unforgettable
so special that you remember it for a long time
Mia wants the trip to be unforgettable.
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limousine
a very large luxury car with a driver
Mia orders a limousine instead of a basic Uber.
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tip
extra money you give someone for a service
Mia gives James a ten-dollar tip.
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economy / first class
different plane sections; first class is more expensive and more comfortable
Mia expects first class, but Derek booked economy.
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boarding pass
the document or phone ticket you need to get on a plane
The airline employee gives them their boarding passes.
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seat belt sign
the plane sign that tells passengers to sit down and wear a seat belt
The captain turns on the seat belt sign.
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luggage
bags and suitcases you take when you travel
Mia asks where their luggage is after they land.
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resort
a hotel for vacation, usually with many services
They are staying at the Grand Plaza Resort.
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keep the change
keep the extra money; you do not need to give it back
Mia tells the taxi driver to keep the change.
4. Story quiz
Choose the best answer. Read the feedback after you click.
1. Why does Mia tell Derek to hurry up?
2. What does Mia order to go to the airport?
3. How does James know Mia?
4. What is the problem at check-in?
5. Why did Derek book economy?
6. What does Mia want to eat on the plane?
7. How does Derek help Mia sleep?
8. Where are they staying in Nassau?
5. Chunk Bingo
Tap the lines you heard in the episode. Some cards are distractors.
Goal: notice full chunks, not isolated words.
6. Collocation Builder
Build natural word partnerships from the episode.
1. finish ___
2. wake up ___
3. call ___
4. order ___
5. give someone ___
6. proceed with ___
7. take ___
8. cleared for ___
9. keep ___
7. Character opinions
Choose the interpretation that best matches the scene.
1. Mia orders a limousine even though Derek asks for a basic Uber.
2. Derek books economy because he has no money.
3. James is polite to Mia and Derek.
4. Mia says, “I gave you a hard time.”
5. The taxi driver says the Grand Plaza Resort is very expensive.
8. Useful language
Listen and repeat. These are practical travel/service chunks.
You have to hurry.
Use this to tell someone they need to move faster.
Don’t start being cheap.
A strong, informal criticism when someone worries about money.
How do you know my wife?
Use “How do you know…?” to ask about someone’s connection.
There is a mistake.
A useful travel/check-in phrase when something is wrong.
Please proceed with the check-in.
A formal airport phrase meaning “continue the check-in process.”
What would you like to eat?
Polite service question on a plane or in a restaurant.
I’ll have the beef.
A natural way to order food.
It might take some time.
Use this when something can be slow or delayed.
I gave you a hard time.
Use this to admit you were difficult or unfair.
You can keep the change.
Use this when you give someone extra money as a tip.
9. Pronunciation Arcade
Play, slow down, repeat out loud, then move to the next card.
hurry up
unforgettable
limousine
Charleston International Airport
economy
first class
boarding passes
seat belt sign
cleared for takeoff
luggage
Grand Plaza Resort
Nassau
keep the change
10. Final review
Choose the best line for each situation.
1. Derek asks for a basic Uber. Mia says:
2. At check-in, the employee says they are not in first class. She says:
3. On the plane, Derek orders food. He says:
4. After the flight, Derek says the luggage may be slow. He says:
5. Mia gives extra money to the taxi driver. She says:
11. Scene guide
Use this after watching, or to check a scene again. Keep it closed until you need support.
Scene 1 · Breakfast pressure 00:07–00:50
Mia: Derek, we need to go. We have to finish breakfast. I don’t want to be late.
Mia: You have to hurry. You take too long to eat.
Derek: But honey, I just started. I need some extra time.
Mia: Next time you have to wake up early. You need to improve yourself. Be a better husband.
Mia: You have to do the dishes before we go.
Scene 2 · Uber or limousine? 01:05–02:57
Derek: I’m going to call Uber now. Please call a basic Uber.
Mia: Don’t start it. Don’t be cheap now. I want this trip to be unforgettable.
Mia: The limousine is waiting outside.
James: Hello, Mia. Nice to see you again.
Derek: How do you know my wife?
James: I took her one day to the hair salon.
Mia: Thanks for the ride, James. I will give you five stars and ten-dollar tip.
Scene 3 · Airport check-in 03:11–04:24
Employee: Passport, please.
Employee: Ma’am, there is a mistake. You are traveling in economy and not in first class.
Derek: Yes, I did. I’m sorry, but I’m broke. I don’t have money to fly first class.
Mia: I can’t believe you did that to me.
Employee: Please proceed with the check-in. Your boarding passes. Enjoy your flight.
Mia: I’m so disappointed at you. You shouldn’t have done that.
Scene 4 · On the plane 04:33–06:16
Captain: The captain has turned on the seat belt sign. Please take your seats.
Flight attendant: What would you like to eat? We have beef with rice and chicken with pasta.
Mia: I will have salmon with quinoa, please.
Flight attendant: Sorry, ma’am, but we don’t have salmon.
Derek: I’ll have the beef.
Mia: How am I going to sleep? The seat is not good. I need three seats to sleep.
Derek: Don’t worry, honey. I will sit there. You will have three seats.
Scene 5 · Arrival in the Bahamas 06:25–07:43
Mia: Derek, where is our luggage? Are they coming?
Derek: We just landed, honey. It might take some time.
Mia: I’m sorry I gave you a hard time. Let’s go to the hotel and spend some money.
Driver: Where are you going? Which hotel are you going?
Derek: We’re staying at the Grand Plaza Resort.
Driver: That’s the most expensive resort in Nassau. You must be rich.
Mia: Here is the money, sir. You can keep the change.
12. Answer key
Use this only after trying the activities.
Story quiz: 1 late · 2 limousine · 3 hair salon · 4 economy, not first class · 5 Derek is broke · 6 salmon with quinoa · 7 Derek gives her three seats · 8 Grand Plaza Resort.
Chunk Bingo real lines: all cards are real except “I forgot the passports,” “The flight is cancelled,” and “We are staying at a small hostel.”
Collocations: finish breakfast · wake up early · call an Uber · order a limousine · give someone a tip · proceed with check-in · take your seats · cleared for takeoff · keep the change.
Character opinions: Mia wants luxury/ignores cost; Derek is honest but afraid; James is polite; Mia briefly admits she gave Derek a hard time; the driver is surprised by the resort price.
Final review: Don’t start being cheap · There is a mistake · I’ll have the beef · It might take some time · You can keep the change.