京都で英会話を習うなら!四条烏丸より徒歩5分
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Topic: Up in the Air
This week we are going to watch a video about someone works for a human resources consultancy firm specializing in employment-termination assistance. His work constantly takes him around the country, conducting company layoffs on behalf of employers. In this clip, we see him laying off two employees together with his assistant.
[Vocabulary]
grand: (n.) (informal) one thousand; always used in the singular (2 grand: 2,000)
bucks (n.) (informal) dollars
mortgage: (n.) a bank loan of a large amount of money, usually obtained to be able to purchase houses, cars and such
academic: (adj.) related to universities or one’s career as a researcher/professor
method of coping: (n.) doing something with the purpose of dealing with a negative or traumatic experience
admiration: (n.) the feeling of strong respect and appreciation for something
shrink: (n.) (American, informal) psychiatrist (can be derogative)
screw (someone): (v.) (informal) to have sex with someone
dunk: (v.) (basketball) score by jumping high and putting the ball through the hoop from up-close
bus tables: (phrase) (American, industry specific) work as a waiter; clearing and setting tables
clock in/out: (v.) come into or out of work and punch one’s time card
Part1: Vocabulary Challenge
Part2: Comprehension Questions
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think Ryan’s argument is valid or just an excuse?
- Do you feel like you had to give up your dreams?
- What is the most ethical way of firing someone?
