Learn English with SUITS — Mike Meets Rachel

Summary

In this educational script, Rachel Zayn gives Mike Ross an orientation at a prestigious law firm, blending workplace legal terms with office vocabulary to help English learners. Through their interaction, key phrases like 'hit on,' 'blown away,' and 'chain of command' are introduced, explaining their meanings and usage. The script also highlights advanced English expressions and pronunciation techniques, especially in connected speech. As Rachel walks Mike through the office, she explains the firm's structure and key areas of law, including mergers, acquisitions, and high-net-worth divorces. The scene is both informative and humorous, offering practical lessons for English learners in a legal context.

Takeaways

• 😀 Rachel Zayn gives Mike Ross an orientation at a law firm, highlighting the importance of workplace vocabulary and English expressions.
• 😀 The phrase 'hit on' means to flirt with someone, and Rachel quickly shuts down any misunderstanding that Mike was flirting with her.
• 😀 'Get it out of the way' is a useful phrase that means to clear up a misunderstanding immediately.
• 😀 'Blown away' is an expression meaning to be amazed or impressed, which Rachel mentions in the context of lawyers being impressed by their degrees.
• 😀 'Without fail' emphasizes that something always happens consistently, such as a daily routine or predictable behavior.
• 😀 A 'hot shot' is an informal term for someone who thinks they are very important or talented, often used in a slightly critical way.
• 😀 The term 'arena of the law' refers to different specialized areas of law, like mergers and acquisitions or high net worth divorces.
• 😀 'Symmetry' is used to describe the balance between different departments in the law firm, such as mergers and acquisitions across from divorce law.
• 😀 The 'chain of command' model at the firm means employees report to superiors, with Harvey and Louis holding key leadership roles.
• 😀 'Ogle' refers to staring at someone in a way that shows attraction, often making the person uncomfortable. Mike's behavior is playfully criticized for this.

Q & A

What is Rachel Zayn's role in the law firm?

Rachel Zayn is a paralegal, which means she is a legal assistant who helps with various tasks in the law firm but is not a lawyer herself.

What does Rachel mean when she says 'We can get it out of the way that I am not interested'?

Rachel is saying that she wants to immediately clarify that she is not romantically interested in Mike, avoiding any misunderstandings.

What is the meaning of 'hit on someone'?

'To hit on someone' means to flirt with them, showing romantic or sexual interest in a direct or obvious way.

What does 'without fail' mean in the context of Rachel’s statement?

'Without fail' means something happens every time without exception. Rachel is saying that every new person she meets assumes she will be impressed by their law degree.

What is the significance of the phrase 'blown away'?

'Blown away' means to be deeply impressed or amazed by something. In the script, Rachel uses it to explain how new lawyers think she’ll be impressed by their credentials, which she won’t be.

What does 'Hot Shot' refer to?

'Hot Shot' is an informal term used to describe someone who believes they are very talented or important, sometimes overly confident.

What does Rachel mean by 'the firm operates on a chain of command model'?

Rachel is explaining the organizational structure of the law firm, where there are clear levels of authority and everyone reports to someone above them. Harvey and Louis are in charge of different levels of staff.

What is meant by 'arena of the law'?

'Arena of the law' refers to specific areas of law in which the firm specializes, like mergers and acquisitions or high net worth divorces.

What is 'symmetry' in the context of the law firm’s office layout?

In the script, 'symmetry' refers to the balance or mirror-like arrangement of the law firm’s offices, where one side deals with mergers and acquisitions, and the opposite side deals with high net worth divorces.

What does 'ougle' mean, and how is it used in the script?

'Ogle' means to stare at someone in a way that shows attraction, often too obviously or in a way that makes the other person uncomfortable. Rachel accuses Mike of ogling her during their conversation.