The Office: The Halloween party
Learn English with The Office: the Halloween party
Watch Michael face a hard day at the office Halloween party. Then learn to say what worries, annoys or excites you.
B1 level · 5 lessons · 61 min
The story
Costumes and a hard day
It is Halloween at the office, and the staff come to work in costumes. Michael wears a head he made himself and tells Pam that someone must lose their job today. Later he asks his coworkers who he should fire.
This is your scene.
Cutbacks at the office
Because of cutbacks, Michael has to fire one person during October. Angela, Oscar and Kevin talk about the budget, and Angela points out that three people do the work of two.
Michael puts it off
Michael waits until Halloween, and by then he still has not chosen anyone. He tells Pam he waited because firing someone is scary.
What you'll be able to say
- I can say what worries, annoys or excites me, and react to other people's news.
GrammarVerbs and adjectives with prepositions
The words
- worriedunhappy because you think something bad may happen
- excitedvery happy about something that is going to happen
- annoyeda bit angry
- …and many more
The lessons
Five short lessons, about 61 minutes in all.
By lesson 5, you'll tell this story yourself.
Words
Words for feelings and parties
nervousLearn the words you'll need for the scene. Tap any word to hear how it's said.
Watch
Halloween at the office
Watch the clip. It stops now and then to ask what just happened. Afterwards you read the same scene, told a different way.
Grammar
Verbs and adjectives with prepositions
was / were + -ingShe was watching TV.Learn one piece of grammar the characters use. When you get something wrong, you see why.
Use it
Say it yourself
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 turn to say it
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 B1 on the European scale, which runs from A1 for starting out to C2 for near native.
B1 Everyday English
Yes, if you…
- handle most everyday situations in English
- can tell a story or explain a plan
- lose track when people talk fast
Not yet, if you…
- still stop to find simple words
- already follow shows without subtitles. These lessons will feel easy.
Questions
Do I need to know The Office?
No. The lessons show you who the people are and what is going on. Every exercise works if you have never seen the show.
How hard is the English in the clip?
The pack is at B1 level. The lessons teach the clip's harder words, such as morale and warehouse, before you meet them.
What will I be able to do after the pack?
You will be able to say what worries, annoys or excites you, and react to other people's news. You will use words like worried about and excited about.
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.
