Season 1

A charitable enterprise
with Zachary
Video lesson
 Some expressions from the
conversation:
1. “You got a whole lot of stuff going on”

2. “on your way to work”

3. “throw a wrench into everything”

4. “it doesn’t matter to us”

5. “It’s part of the game”

 Read these expressions aloud
(this is important!)
1. “You got a whole lot of stuff going on”

2. “on your way to work”

3. “throw a wrench into everything”

4. “it doesn’t matter to us”

5. “It’s part of the game”

 Listen carefully.

These are chunks, or “typical

expressions.” Sometimes we say
them fast, without articulating.
You got a whole lot of stuff
going on
on your way to work
throw a wrench into
everything
It doesn’t matter to us
It’s part of the game
Chunks = more fluency
The expressions of
spoken English
Spoken English:
Chunks & idioms
 Chunks & idioms
Some are easier to guess with
the context

“Planning ahead for the times

like when you blow a tire
on your way to work”
Chunks & idioms
“blow a tire” &
“on your way to work"
 Chunks & idioms
Some are harder to understand

“It’s about managing your

money…That way, it doesn’t
throw a wrench into everything.
 Chunks & idioms
“throw a wrench into everything"
 Chunks & idioms
“throw a wrench into everything"
 Let’s practice

1. You’ll hear just the chunk two times (You saw

these chunks earlier in this lesson)

2. You’ll see & hear a short extract from the

conversation, which includes the chunk

3. You’ll learn exactly what the chunk means

insert the extract that includes “a
whole lot of stuff going on”
“a whole lot of stuff going on”

many activities happening,

probably at the same time
insert the extract that includes “on
your way to work”
 “on your way to work”

traveling to your workplace

 insert the extract that includes
“throw a wrench into everything”
“throw a wrench into everything”

“to create a problem that

prevents things from going as
planned”
insert the extract that includes “it
doesn’t matter to us”
 “it doesn’t matter to us”

It’s not important;

We’re ok with both options, it’s not
important which one you choose
insert the extract that includes “It’s
part of the game”
 “It’s part of the game”

It’s a normal part of the situation,

so don’t be surprised or shocked
 What if you don’t understand a
chunk or idiom?
1. Don’t panic! It might be explained in the
conversation (like with “back of house” and
“front of house”)

2. If that doesn’t happen, and you think you missed

something important, ask for clarification: “Back
of house?” What do you mean?

3. If you think you understood, reformulate:

“Back of house? Like, in the kitchen?”
Pronunciation & comprehension
are like

two sides of the same coin

Season 1

Have fun!