Learn English in this lesson about 'Make a Mountain Out of a Molehill'

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

Go Super to Listen

• honest
• ask away
• kind of
• cool

• nervous
• relief
• make a mountain out of a molehill
• big deal

• open
• make it work

2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.

Go Super to Listen

As a student of English, you’ve probably taken many exams! Imagine this: You have an exam tomorrow, and you are very nervous about it. Maybe, you forgot to study, or maybe, the material is very difficult. You start to get worried. You might even lose sleep. But the next day, when you take the exam, you realize that it is easy! You feel so much relief. You were scared for no reason. You were making a mountain out of a molehill.

We use the expression “make a mountain out of a molehill” to talk about a situation where we think something is a big problem, but it is actually a small problem. When we make a mountain out of a molehill, we get really upset about something only to find out that it is not such a big deal, after all. We usually feel happy and relieved when we realize out that our big, scary “mountain” is really just a tiny “molehill.”

Jordin is worried about talking to Dominique. Is she making a mountain out of a molehill? Find out in today’s lesson.

3. Watch - Watch the video without reading the dialog.

Dialog

1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.

Log in to Listen

2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Dominique

Jordin

Andy_H

Dominique:  I’ve been really impressed with your work here, Jordin.

Jordin:  Thank you! I really love interning here. I have a question for you. I don’t want to make a mountain out of a molehill here, but I am a little nervous to ask you.

Dominique:  I want you to feel comfortable being open and honest here, so ask away!

Jordin:  So, everyone who works here kind of has something they love to do, right? Something they’re really good at. For example, Andy, he loves movies.

Andy_H:  You have only yet begun to discover your power. Together, we will rule the galaxy as father and son. If only you knew the power of the dark side. What did you think?

Jordin:  And Kelsey, she has her music. Sheila just loves her work so much. And you have this business, which is so cool.

Dominique:  So, you don’t have that one thing you love?

Jordin:  Well, I think I know what it is…

Dominique:  Tell me! That’s great!

Jordin:  I want to go back to school. I love learning.

Dominique:  That’s a wonderful idea!

Jordin:  But I still want to intern here. Is that OK?

Dominique:  Of course, we can make it work.

Jordin:  That is such a relief. I was so scared to ask you.

Dominique:  It’s really not a big deal. We can work out the schedule. You really were making a mountain out of a molehill. So, do you know what you’re going to study?

Jordin:  I’m interested in so many different things. I think starting back at school will help me decide which direction I want to go.

Andy_H:  Join me, Luke. Together, we will rule the galaxy as father and son.

 

Grammar Point

Go Super to learn "Tag Questions" from this lesson

Quizzes

Go Super to take Quiz

 

Lesson MP3

Go Super to download full lesson MP3