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#16. Rachel's Job Interview


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Published: 3 Oct 2022   [ UPDATED MAY 2024 ]
Level 4 (B1+)   |   Time: 4:38
Accent: American
Source: Friends [S5 E17]

Rachel has some problems during her interview for a job at Ralph Lauren.


Directions 이용안내 Direcciones Instruções Інструкції


  1. READ the VOCABULARY + BACKGROUND

    It is important to read the vocabulary and background before you watch the video. This will improve your ability to understand the video. It will also help you understand how the new vocabulary is used naturally.

  2. WATCH the VIDEO

    The first time you watch the video, just try to understand the overall situation.

  3. ANSWER the QUESTIONS

    First, try to answer all the questions from memory. Then rewatch the video and try to answer the questions that you missed.

  4. WATCH and READ the SCRIPT

    Watch the video again while you read the script. Reading and listening at the same time will help you hear each individual word and improve your listening accuracy.

  5. DO the ACTIVITIES

    There are several different activities that focus on listening accuracy, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

  1. LEA el VOCABULARIO y ANTECEDENTES.

    Es importante leer el vocabulario y los antecedentes antes de ver el video. Esto mejorará su capacidad para comprender el video. También le ayudará a comprender cómo se usa el nuevo vocabulario de forma natural.

  2. VER el VIDEO

    La primera vez que vea el video, intente comprender la situación general.

  3. RESPONDE a las PREGUNTAS

    Primero intente responder todas las preguntas de memoria. Luego, vuelva a ver el video e intente responder las preguntas que se perdió.

  4. MIRAR Y LEER

    Mire el video nuevamente mientras lee el guión. Leer y escuchar al mismo tiempo lo ayudará a escuchar cada palabra individual y mejorará su precisión auditiva.

  5. HACER LAS ACTIVIDADES

    Hay una serie de actividades diferentes que se centran en la precisión auditiva, la pronunciación, el vocabulario, la gramática y la estructura de las oraciones.

  1. 어휘와 배경 읽기

    비디오를 보기 전에 어휘와 배경을 읽는 것이 중요합니다. 이렇게 하면 비디오를 이해하는 능력이 향상됩니다. 또한 새로운 어휘가 어떻게 자연스럽게 사용되는지 이해하는데 도움이됩니다.

  2. 비디오 보기

    비디오를 처음 볼 때 전체 상황을 이해하려고 노력하세요.

  3. 문제에 답하기

    먼저 모든 질문에 답을 해보세요. 그런 다음 비디오를 다시보고 놓친 질문에 답해보세요.

  4. 비디오 보면서 대본 읽기

    대본을 읽는 동안 비디오를 다시 보세요. 읽기와 듣기를 동시에 하면 각각의 단어를 듣고, 듣기 정확도를 향상시킬 수 있습니다.

  5. 액티비티 하기

    듣기 정확도, 발음, 어휘, 문법 및 문장 구조에 초점을 맞춘 다양한 액티비티가 있습니다.

  1. LER o VOCABULÁRIO + FUNDO

    É importante ler o vocabulário e o histórico antes de assistir ao vídeo. Isso melhorará sua capacidade de entender o vídeo. Também ajudará você a entender como o novo vocabulário é usado naturalmente.

  2. ASSISTA ao VÍDEO

    Na primeira vez que assistir ao vídeo, tente entender a situação geral.

  3. RESPONDA às PERGUNTAS

    Primeiro, tente responder todas as perguntas de memória. Em seguida, assista novamente ao vídeo e tente responder às perguntas que você errou.

  4. ASSISTA e LEIA o SCRIPT

    Assista ao vídeo novamente enquanto lê o roteiro. Ler e ouvir ao mesmo tempo ajudará você a ouvir cada palavra individualmente e a melhorar sua precisão auditiva.

  5. FAÇA as ATIVIDADES

    Existem várias atividades diferentes que se concentram na precisão auditiva, pronúncia, vocabulário, gramática e estrutura da frase.

  1. ПРОЧИТАЙТЕ СЛОВНИК і ОСНОВНУ ІНФОРМАЦІЮ

    Важливо прочитати словник і основну інформацію перед переглядом відео. Це покращить вашу здатність розуміти відео. Це також допоможе вам зрозуміти, як нова лексика використовується природно.

  2. ПЕРЕГЛЯНЬТЕ ВІДЕО

    Коли дивитеся відео вперше, просто намагайтеся зрозуміти загальну ситуацію.

  3. ВІДПОВІДАЙТЕ НА ЗАПИТАННЯ

    Спочатку спробуйте відповісти на всі запитання з пам'яті. Потім перегляньте відео ще раз і спробуйте відповісти на запитання, які ви пропустили.

  4. ПЕРЕГЛЯНЬТЕ і ПРОЧИТАЙТЕ СЦЕНАРІЙ

    Перегляньте відео ще раз, читаючи сценарій. Читання і слухання одночасно допоможе вам почути кожне окреме слово і покращити точність сприйняття на слух.

  5. ВИКОНАЙТЕ ЗАВДАННЯ

    Існує кілька різних завдань, які зосереджені на точності сприйняття на слух, вимові, лексиці, граматиці та структурі речень.

Vocabulary 어휘 Vocabulário Vocabulario Словник


Check the words you already know. Marca las palabras que ya conoces. Marque as palavras que você já conhece. 이미 아는 단어에 체크하세요. Позначте слова, які ви вже знаєте.

  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a coordinator n. - a job in which someone helps different groups work together, similar to a manager
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ the woman's collection n. - a line (many pieces) of women's clothing
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ work right under (someone) exp. - work directly for, work in a position one level below
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ nail the interview exp. - do well in the interview
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ misread v. - misunderstand
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ the wrong impression exp. - get the wrong feeling or idea
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ a hussy n. - a woman who wants sex
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ sleep around phv. - have sex with many people
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ to get ahead phv. - to do well and progress in a job
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ I want it bad. phv. - I really want it. I want it a lot.
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ obligated adj. - required
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ Fair enough. exp. - Okay. Sure.
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ storm out phv. - leave a room in an angry way
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ make a fool of myself exp. - do many stupid things so that people think I am foolish
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ courage n. - bravery
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ integrity n. - being honest and having strong moral principles
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ stand up for (myself) phv. - be strong and proud and defend (myself)
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ making sexual advances exp. - trying to suggest having sex
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ litigious adj. - wanting to sue or make lawsuits (through court and with lawyers)
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ give you a shot exp. - give you an opportunity
  • ☐ ☐ ☐ completely inappropriate adj. - fully not acceptable or right

n. - noun,    v. - verb,    phv. - phrasal verb,    adj. - adjective,    exp. - expression



Background 배경 O fundo Antecedentes Контекст


Rachel from Friends Chandler from Friends Joey from Friends Monica from Friends
Rachel Chandler Joey Monica
  • Rachel has been trying to find a job in the fashion industry.

Questions 문제 Questões Preguntas Запитання


  1. When Rachel walks into the cafe, she says her job interview is _______.
    today
    tomorrow

  2. Rachel is interviewing for a job as ______.
    a salesperson
    a coordinator
    an assistant
    a designer

  3. Rachel thinks that the interview part of the interview was _______.
    successful
    a disaster

  4. Rachel kissed the man because ______.
    she thought he was handsome
    she hoped it would help her get the job
    she was confused when he leaned in to open the door
    she thought it was the normal way to say goodbye at a fashion company

  5. Joey thinks Rachel got a second interview because ______.
    she is pretty
    she kissed the man
    she nailed the interview
    he doesn't want her to sue him

  6. The man touches his lips because ______.
    Rachel has ink on her lips
    he wants another kiss
    he is confused

  7. Rachel storms out of the second interview because ______.
    the man is rude
    she didn't get the job
    she thinks that the man wants sex

  8. The third interview is ______.
    being videotaped
    to avoid litigation
    in a public location

  9. Rachel thinks that coming back shows _______.
    ability
    courage
    integrity
    dedication

  10. Rachel thinks that refusing to have sex with the man shows _______.
    ability
    courage
    integrity
    dedication

  11. Rachel thinks that standing up for herself shows _______.
    ability
    courage
    integrity
    dedication

  12. Rachel ______ to sue the man when she thought he wanted sex.
    wanted
    didn't want

  13. The man ______ Rachel a job.
    offers
    doesn't offer

  14. Rachel ______ to hug the man.
    wants
    doesn't want

  15. The man ______ to hug Rachel.
    wants
    doesn't want

Score:



Grammar 문법 Gramática Gramática Граматика (gerunds & infinitives)


Directions: Choose the word or expression that best completes the sentence.

Instrucciones: Elija la palabra o expresión que mejor complete la oración.

Instruções:: Escolha a palavra ou expressão que melhor completa a oração.

지시 사항 : 문장을 가장 잘 완성하는 단어나 표현을 선택하십시오.

Інструкції: Виберіть слово або вираз, який найкраще завершує речення.


  • I didn't know what else !
  • Well, you could have tried not him.
  • Hi Rachel! Come on in. It's really nice you again.
  • But I am not some hussy who will just sleep around ahead!
  • Now, even though I kissed you, that does not give you the right sex from me.
  • First, I would like to say thank you for me again.
  • That's quite all right, but I feel obligated you that this meeting is being videotaped.
  • Well, first I would like by for you and for at you.
  • I'm sorry! I did not mean that, I mean you, there.

Score:



Grammar 문법 Gramática Gramática Граматика (simple vs progressive)


Directions: Choose the word or expression that best completes the sentence.

Instrucciones: Elija la palabra o expresión que mejor complete la oración.

Instruções:: Escolha a palavra ou expressão que melhor completa a oração.

지시 사항 : 문장을 가장 잘 완성하는 단어나 표현을 선택하십시오.

Інструкції: Виберіть слово або вираз, який найкраще завершує речення.


  • Well, I (have) a job interview at Ralph Lauren tomorrow.
  • Ugh, horrible! I (did) the stupidest, most embarrassing thing!
  • All right, we (were shaking) hands, and he kind of (leaned) in toward me.
  • You (kissed) him?!
  • I (bet) that kiss (isn't looking) like such a big mistake now, (is) it? (doesn't look, isn't looking = both correct)
  • You (don't think) that's why he (wants) me back?
  • A kiss? What (are you talking) about?
  • Let's bring the girl back who (kisses) everybody!"
  • I (do not want) this job that bad.
  • But I (feel) obligated to tell you that this meeting (is being) videotaped.
  • Zelner! Right! I (knew) that!
  • I (did not mean) to touch that, I mean you, there.



Sentence Building 문장 만들기 Construção de sentença Construcción de oraciones Побудова речень


Directions: Write sentences about the video clip using the words given. You can change the word form or add words, but you cannot change the word order.
Use a present time frame (tense).
( ) = optional   [ ] = necessary

Instrucciones: Escriba oraciones sobre el videoclip usando las palabras dadas. Puede cambiar la forma de la palabra o agregar palabras, pero no puede cambiar el orden de las palabras. Usa el tiempo presente.
( ) = opcional   [ ] = necesario

Instruções: Escreva frases sobre o videoclipe usando as palavras dadas. Você pode alterar a forma da palavra ou adicionar palavras, mas não pode alterar a ordem das palavras. Use o tempo presente.
( ) = opcional   [ ] = necessário

지시 : 주어진 단어를 사용하여 비디오 클립에 대한 문장을 씁니다. 어형을 변경하거나 단어를 추가할 수 있지만 어순은 변경할 수 없습니다. 현재 시제를 사용합니다.
( ) = 선택 사항   [ ] = 필수 사항

Інструкції: Напишіть речення про відеокліп, використовуючи подані слова. Ви можете змінювати форму слова або додавати слова, але не можете змінювати порядок слів.
Використовуйте теперішній час.
( ) = необов'язково   [ ] = обов'язково



Sentence 1

Rachel / walk / cafe / and / tell / friend / job / interview / Ralph / Lauren

Rachel walks into the cafe and tells her friends about her job interview [with/at] Ralph Lauren.



Sentence 2

Phoebe / think / Rachel / get / job / if / she / nail / interview

Phoebe thinks (that) Rachel will get the job if she nails the interview.



Sentence 3

Rachel / accident / kiss / interviewer / because / she / confused / when / he / lean / open / door

Rachel accidentally kisses the interviewer because she is confused when he leans in (in order) to open the door.



Sentence 4

Joey / think / Rachel / get / second / interview / because / she / kiss / man

Joey thinks (that) Rachel got a second interview because she kissed the man.



Sentence 5

during / second / interview / man / touch / lip / indicate / Rachel / have / ink / lip

During the second interview, the man touches his lip (in order) to indicate (that) Rachel has ink on her lip.



Sentence 6

Rachel / storm / interview / because / she / think / man / want / sleep / her

Rachel storms out of the interview because she thinks (that) the man wants to sleep with her.



Sentence 7

at / begin / third / interview / man / immediate / inform / Rachel / interview / be / videotape

At the beginning of the third interview, the man immediately informs Rachel (that) the interview is being videotaped.



Sentence 8

Rachel / apologize / kiss / and / yell / man

Rachel apologizes for kissing and (for) yelling at the man.



Sentence 9

despite / many / mistake / Rachel / still / think / man / should / hire / her / because / she show / courage / integrity

Despite her many mistakes, Rachel still thinks (that) the man should hire her because she has shown courage and integrity.



Sentence 10

Rachel / mention / she / not / litigious / even / after / she / think / man / make / sex / advance

Rachel mentions (that) she was not litigious even after she thought the man (had) made sexual advances.



Sentence 11

man / agree / give / Rachel / shot

The man agrees to give Rachel a shot.



Sentence 12

Rachel / make / one / final / mistake / before / leave

Rachel makes one final mistake before leaving.

Rachel makes one final mistake before she leaves.



Listen & Repeat 듣고 따라하기 Ouça e repita Escuchar y repetir Слухайте і повторюйте


Directions: Play the audio clip and try to repeat what you hear. Click "Show" to see the text.

Instrucciones: Reproduce el clip de audio e intenta repetir lo que escuchas. Haga clic en "Show" para ver el texto.

Instruções: Reproduza o clipe de áudio e tente repetir o que você ouve. Clique em "Show" para ver o texto.

지시 사항 : 오디오 클립을 재생하고 들리는 내용을 반복해 보십시오. 텍스트를 보려면 "Show" 를 클릭하십시오.

Інструкції: Увімкніть аудіокліп і спробуйте повторити те, що чуєте. Натисніть "Show", щоб побачити текст.


Clip 1
0:00 / 0:00

Good, you guys are all here!



Clip 2
0:00 / 0:00

Anyway, I'm going to be the coordinator of the woman's collection. I'll work right under the director.



Clip 3
0:00 / 0:00

Well, if you nail the interview, you'll get it.



Clip 4
0:00 / 0:00

How did the interview go?



Clip 5
0:00 / 0:00

And he kind of leaned in toward me, you know. Maybe he was going to open the door.



Clip 6
0:00 / 0:00

Well, you could have tried not kissing him.



Clip 7
0:00 / 0:00

I bet that kiss isn't looking like such a big mistake now, is it?



Clip 8
0:00 / 0:00

You don't think that's why he wants me back?



Clip 9
0:00 / 0:00

But I am not some hussy who will just sleep around to get ahead!



Clip 10
0:00 / 0:00

I do not want this job that bad. Good day, sir.



Clip 11
0:00 / 0:00

But I feel obligated to tell you that this meeting is being videotaped.



Clip 12
0:00 / 0:00

I think that's a big mistake, and here's why.



Clip 13
0:00 / 0:00

And I was not afraid to stand up for myself, and that shows courage.



Clip 14
0:00 / 0:00

But you know, you (have) got to have courage.



Clip 15
0:00 / 0:00

When I thought you were making sexual advances in the workplace, I said no and I was not litigious.



Clip 16
0:00 / 0:00

You know what? I may regret this, but I'm going to give you a shot.



Clip 17
0:00 / 0:00

Would it be completely inappropriate if I gave you a hug?



Discussion 논의 Questões de discussão Discusión Обговорення


  1. What mistakes did Rachel make in all three interviews? Can you think of at least 8?
  2. Have you ever made a big mistake in a job interview (or other type of interview)? What happened?
  3. Why do you think Mr. Zelner gave Rachel a second interview? Why do you think he gave her a third interview?
  4. What is your worst job interview experience? What is your best job interview experience?
  5. What questions are the most difficult to answer in a job interview?
  6. What types of questions do you think are inappropriate in a job interview?
  7. Rachel thinks that being a fashion coordinator at Ralph Lauren is the perfect job for her. What is the perfect job for you?

Script 대본 Roteiro Guion Сценарій


Rachel: Good. You guys are all here!

Ross: Hey! What's up?

Rachel: Well, I have a job interview at Ralph Lauren tomorrow.

All: Congratulations! Ohh, that's great!

Rachel: Anyway, I'm going to be the coordinator of the woman's collection. I'll work right under the director. I mean, it's the perfect, perfect job for me!

Phoebe: Wow! Well, if you nail the interview, you'll get it!


Chandler: Oh hey, how did the interview go?

Rachel: Ugh, horrible! I did the stupidest, most embarrassing thing!

Chandler: So what happened?

Rachel: Ugh, it was horrible! And the interview part went so well, y'know? I even made him laugh.

Joey: What happened?

Rachel: All right, we were shaking hands, and he kind of leaned in toward me, y'know. Maybe he was going to open the door, but I totally misread him, and I uhhh…

Joey: You kissed him?!

Rachel: I didn't know what else to do!

Chandler: Well, you could have tried not kissing him.

Rachel: Thanks, Chandler.

Monica: Hey Rach. A guy from Ralph Lauren called. You got a second interview!

Rachel: What? I can't believe it. I got a second interview.

Joey: I bet that kiss isn't looking like such a big mistake now, is it?

Rachel: What? Wait a minute. You don't think that's why he wants me back?

Joey: Yeah! No?

Monica: A kiss? What are you talking about?

Rachel: I accidentally kissed him in the interview, and now he wants me back, y'know of course, because "Let's bring the girl back who kisses everybody!"


Mr. Zelner: Hi Rachel! Come on in. It's really nice to see you again.

Rachel: Thank you.

Mr. Zelner: Oh Rachel, uhh…

Rachel: What?

Mr. Zelner: Just ah…

Rachel: Excuse me?

Mr. Zelner: Here, let me...

Rachel: Wh-whoa! All right, okay, okay. I see. I see what's going on here! Now listen. Look. Look. I'm sorry if I have given you the wrong impression, but I am not some hussy who will just sleep around to get ahead! Now, even though I kissed you, that does not give you the right to demand sex from me. I do not want this job that bad. Good day, sir.


Rachel: First, I would like to say thank you for agreeing to see me again.

Mr. Zelner: That's quite all right, but I feel obligated to tell you that this meeting is being videotaped.

Rachel: Okay. Well, first I would like to start by apologizing for kissing you and for yelling at you.

Mr. Zelner: Fair enough.

Rachel: Now, you're probably going to hire one of the people who did not, who did not, yell at you and storm out. And I think that's a big mistake and here's why.

Rachel: I made a huge fool of myself and I came back. That shows courage. When I thought you wanted sex in exchange for this job, I said no. That shows integrity. And I was not afraid to stand up for myself, and that shows courage. Okay, now I know I already said courage, but y'know you (have) got to have courage.

Rachel: And finally when I thought you were making sexual advances in the workplace, I said no and I was not litigious. So there you go, you got, you got courage, you got integrity, you got courage again, and not litigious. Look Mr. ???

Mr. Zelner: Zelner.

Rachel: Zelner! Right! I knew that! I really, really want this job, and I think, I think I would be really good at it.

Mr. Zelner: You know what? I may regret this, but I'm going to give you a shot.

Rachel: Oh! You are?

Mr. Zelner: Um-hmm.

Rachel: Really? Oh, thank you! Oh, would it be completely inappropriate if I gave you a hug?

Mr. Zelner: Yes!

Rachel: Okay. Well, then how about a handshake? Oh God, I'm sorry! Oh God, I'm sorry! I did not mean to touch that, I mean you, there. There. Okay, so thank you, I'm going to leave now. Thank you very much. Thank you. So, hey! I'll see you Monday!

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