Learn English with ZENDAYA — Funny INTERVIEW

Summary

In this lively conversation, Zenia and Jimmy share entertaining stories from their careers and personal lives. Zenia talks about her experiences on *Dancing with the Stars*, revealing the fun and awkward moments of her family watching her in racy movie scenes. They also chat about travel, with Zenia mentioning the challenges of balancing work and exploring new places. The discussion touches on aging, with Zenia humorously noting her changing sleep habits on planes. The video offers insights into their lives, filled with humor and candid reflections, making it an engaging watch for fans of the stars and language learners alike.

Takeaways

• 😀 Celebrities participate in *Dancing with the Stars* by pairing with professional dancers to compete for the win.
• 😀 The phrase 'knocked out' is slang for falling asleep quickly, and 'take off' refers to a plane leaving the ground.
• 😀 'Quite a bit' means a large amount of something, like winning a lot of money in a bet.
• 😀 The speaker shares how they used to easily sleep on planes but find it more difficult with age.
• 😀 The show *Dancing with the Stars* involves celebrities performing dance routines, and some fans bet money on contestants.
• 😀 The speaker's family was aware of the 'rated R' content in the movie, but it led to some awkward moments during the premiere.
• 😀 Watching family members' reactions during intimate movie scenes can be both funny and uncomfortable.
• 😀 Traveling for work often means the speaker doesn’t have time to explore new places and only sees hotel rooms and workspaces.
• 😀 The speaker's nieces, being at a certain age, felt uncomfortable watching their aunt in intimate scenes in the movie.
• 😀 While the speaker used to be able to sleep anywhere, now age seems to affect their ability to sleep during flights.
• 😀 The speaker has traveled to multiple countries for work, but the experience can feel limited due to time constraints.

Q & A

What does the phrase 'take off' mean in the context of a flight?

In the context of a flight, 'take off' refers to the moment when the plane leaves the ground and begins to ascend into the air.

What does the slang phrase 'knock out' mean?

'Knock out' is a slang phrase that means to fall asleep quickly, often without effort or immediately after settling down.

What is 'Dancing With the Stars' about?

'Dancing With the Stars' is a TV show where celebrities are paired with professional dancers to compete in various dance routines. They compete for the best performance to win the title.

What does it mean when Jimmy says he 'bet quite a bit of money' on Zennya?

When Jimmy says he 'bet quite a bit of money' on Zennya, it means he made a large bet that she would win, and he won a significant amount of money because she was successful.

What does Zennya mean by describing 'Dancing With the Stars' as 'cheesy'?

Zennya describes the show as 'cheesy' meaning that it is over-the-top, corny, or of low taste, often with exaggerated or silly elements.

How does Zennya react when watching her movie with her family?

Zennya finds it amusing to watch her family react to the 'sexy scenes' in the movie. She mentions that her nieces were the most uncomfortable, especially since they are at an age where such scenes make them feel awkward.

What was the reaction of Zennya's family to the 'sexy scenes' in the movie?

Zennya's family, particularly her nieces, felt uncomfortable during the 'sexy scenes,' but they still found it to be their favorite part of the evening. Zennya's nieces are adults, but they still found the scenes awkward.

How many countries has Zennya traveled to since February, according to the conversation?

Zennya has traveled to around seven countries since February.

What is the downside of Zennya's job when it comes to traveling?

The downside of Zennya's job is that while she gets to travel the world, she often doesn't have time to explore the places she visits. She spends most of her time inside hotels due to her press duties.

What does Zennya mean when she says she used to be able to 'sleep on the plane'?

Zennya means that in the past, she could easily fall asleep during flights, even before the plane took off. However, she notes that as she gets older, it's becoming more difficult to sleep on planes.