The Big Bang Theory: The bath item gift
Learn English with The Big Bang Theory: the bath gift
Follow Sheldon through a bath shop as he hunts for a gift for Penny. Then learn to tell a story with a twist in English.
B2 level · 5 lessons · 66 min
The story
Three friends in a bath shop
Sheldon asks Howard and Raj to help him choose a present for Penny. They go to a shop with bath oils and Christmas trees. Faced with huge gift baskets, Sheldon asks which size to buy.
This is your scene.
A gift Sheldon didn't expect
Penny gives Sheldon a Christmas present. The gift upsets him. Now he thinks he owes her a gift worth the same.
The napkin
Penny's present for Sheldon is a napkin. Leonard Nimoy signed it and used it. Sheldon is thrilled to realise it carries his DNA.
What you'll be able to say
- I can tell a story with a twist and make clear what had been going on before it.
GrammarPast perfect continuous
The words
- puzzledconfused because you can't understand something
- upsetmake someone unhappy or worried
- thrilledvery excited and pleased
- …and many more
The lessons
Five short lessons, about 66 minutes in all.
By lesson 5, you'll tell this story yourself.
Words
Bath shop words
nervousLearn the words you'll need for the scene. Tap any word to hear how it's said.
Watch
Hunting for Penny's gift
Watch the clip. It stops now and then to ask what just happened. Afterwards you read the same scene, told a different way.
Grammar
Had been + -ing
was / were + -ingShe was watching TV.Learn one piece of grammar the characters use. When you get something wrong, you see why.
Use it
The size problem
We was late.We were late.Put the new words and grammar to work, then watch the scene again. You'll catch a lot more this time.
Your turn
Your own twist
I was cooking when the lights went out. Then12 of 40 wordsWrite a short story of your own and compare it with ours. A final round of questions covers the whole pack.
Is it for me?
This pack is at B2 on the European scale, which runs from A1 for starting out to C2 for near native.
B2 Confident
Yes, if you…
- talk with ease on most topics
- follow shows with the subtitles on
- want the slang and idioms that make you sound natural
Not yet, if you…
- still lose track of everyday chats
- already follow fast talk with no subtitles. These lessons will feel easy.
Questions
Do I need to know The Big Bang Theory?
No. The lessons show you who the characters are and what happens. Every exercise works without having seen the show.
How hard is the English in the clip?
The pack is level B2. The clip is a fast, funny conversation. The lessons go through its key words and phrases before you use them yourself.
What will I be able to do after this pack?
You will be able to tell a story with a twist and explain what was happening earlier. You practise the past perfect continuous to do this.
Do I pay once or every month?
Once. You pay for the pack one time, and it stays yours for good.
Is VAT included?
Yes. The price includes VAT, and you get a receipt by email.
What currency do I pay in?
The price is set in forints. Checkout shows it in your own currency.
