Understanding Foreign Phrases and Their Meanings

The video explores how English borrows words from other languages, retaining their meanings while adapting them for various contexts. Words like 'tsunami', 'gung ho', 'pro bono', 'quid pro quo', 'prima donna', 'je ne sais qua', 'déjà vu', 'faux pas', 'du jour', 'kaput', and 'guru' are explained in terms of their origins and current usage in English. The video emphasizes understanding these words' meanings and contexts, offering examples and encouraging viewers to explore further through quizzes and additional resources.

What is the main focus of the video lesson?

• Pronunciation of English words

• Grammar rules in English

• Understanding non-English words used in English

• Learning new English words

What does the word 'tsunami' originally mean?

• Earthquake wave

• Tidal wave

• Harbor wave

• Ocean wave

In English, 'tsunami' can also refer to:

• A gentle breeze

• A calm sea

• A sudden and large change

• A small wave

What does 'gung ho' mean in English usage?

• Indifferent

• Bored

• Lazy

• Enthusiastic

In Chinese, 'gung ho' originally refers to:

• Personal achievement

• Individual work

• Teamwork

• Solo performance

What does 'pro bono' work mean?

• Paid work

• Low-cost work

• Free work

• Expensive work

Who typically performs 'pro bono' work?

• Artists

• Teachers

• Doctors and lawyers

• Engineers

What does 'quid pro quo' mean?

• Something for something

• Something for nothing

• Nothing for something

• Everything for nothing

Which idiom is similar to 'quid pro quo'?

• A stitch in time saves nine

• The early bird catches the worm

• If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours

• A penny saved is a penny earned

What does 'prima donna' refer to in English?

• A calm person

• A temperamental person

• A generous person

• A quiet person