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Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO

Learn English Slang &
Workplace
Phrases
Workplace Romance
Rude Boss
CEO
Office Setting

Approach

Plot overview

A dedicated employee constantly clashes with her demanding and arrogant CEO. Despite their initial animosity and professional friction, she begins to develop unexpected feelings for him. She must now navigate the difficult boundaries between her professional life and her growing romantic interest in her boss, while dealing with the challenges and high-pressure environment of the corporate world.

Level insight

The dialogue shifts frequently between formal, hierarchical business communication used by the CEO and informal, emotional language used in the romantic subplot.

Learning goals
  • Practice professional negotiation phrases used by management.

  • Learn vocabulary for describing difficult or toxic workplace behavior.

  • Master expressions for navigating workplace boundaries and romance.

Lingos you'll learn in this series

It's not like that

phrase

A conversational phrase used to introduce a statement that contradicts an implied assumption or to suggest that the situation is less severe than it seems.

compliment

n

An expression of praise, admiration, or respect.

here I thought

phrase

A pragmatic phrase used to express ironic disappointment or surprise when reality contradicts an expectation.

quite a show

phrase

An expression used to describe an eventful, dramatic, or embarrassing situation witnessed by others.

internet trend

n

A temporary period when a person, topic, or idea becomes very popular and widely discussed on social media or the internet.

the bets are wild

phrase

Informal expression meaning that the speculation, gossip, or wagering about a situation is extreme, intense, or crazy.

Wait, what?

phrase

A common, informal expression used to indicate surprise or confusion, often implying a request for clarification or repetition.

prenatal visit

n

A medical check-up or appointment that occurs before the birth of a baby.

That's what I thought.

phrase

A common conversational phrase used to indicate that the speaker suspected or assumed the truth, which has now been confirmed.

have something to do with

phrase

To be involved or connected in some way with an event or action.

Nowhere to run

phrase

A dramatic expression meaning there is no place left to escape or hide.

Did I stutter

phrase

A rhetorical question used to express frustration or annoyance, implying that the speaker's instructions were perfectly clear and should not be questioned or delayed.

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