Unit 01 - Epic English with Spencer

Vocabulary terms, phrasal verbs, and course-specific concepts from the Unit 01 transcript of Epic English with Spencer.

NorCal

Northern California; a region including the wine country, San Francisco, and Yosemite National Park.

SoCal

Southern California; a region including Los Angeles and San Diego.

DC

A abbreviation used for the city of Washington, the capital, to distinguish it from Washington State.

The lone star state

A nickname used for the state of Texas.

Long time no see

An informal expression used to greet someone you haven't seen in a while.

Land that gig

An informal way to say you successfully got a specific job or work opportunity.

Overseas

Moving to or being in a foreign country, often involving crossing the sea.

Get along with

A phrasal verb meaning to have a good relationship with someone, such as siblings.

Get back

A phrasal verb meaning to return to a specific place.

Get back at

A phrasal verb meaning to retaliate or get revenge on someone.

Get away with

A phrasal verb meaning to escape punishment or consequences for something.

Get together

A phrasal verb meaning to meet up or gather with other people.

Get up

A phrasal verb meaning to rise or wake up from bed.

Get over

A phrasal verb meaning to overcome or recover from something, like the end of a series.

Get at

A phrasal verb meaning to reach a point or imply a certain meaning in a conversation.

Get by

A phrasal verb meaning to manage or survive with what you have, such as limited money.

Get wound up

A phrasal verb meaning to become nervous, chateado (upset), or worried.

I have a question

The correct phrase to use when expressing a doubt ('I have a doubt') in an English classroom setting.

Goodnight

An expression used when saying goodbye or before going to sleep, rather than as an initial greeting in the evening.

Memorization Hack

The fourth and most important step of the study plan designed to help students memorize and internalize content definitively.

Stamp Your Passport

A lesson focused on US culture, vocabulary, and grammar used in real-life situations.

Everyday English

A lesson focused on the English used in daily life and learning how to start conversations naturally.

Get It Right

A lesson focused on pronunciation, specifically the native-like contractions of the verb 'to be'.

Jot It Down

A lesson where students learn 10 new phrasal verbs to use the language more naturally.

Brazuca Abroad

A lesson discussing common mistakes made by Brazilian students, including grammatical difficulties and pronunciation problems.

Spence’s Two Cents

A final lesson to close the unit that offers efficient ideas and tips for learning a new language.