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Hi there! Today, we’re checking out a cool scene from the movie 1 Million Followers. It’s a beginning of story about two sisters, Karissa and Charlotte, who are trying to help their family by becoming popular online.

They want to save their dad from doing hard work at a warehouse, so they start building up a following on social media to make money. Along the way, they run into some funny, tricky, and even awkward situations!

We’ll learn some great words and expressions that are perfect for talking about social media, family, and everyday life. Let’s watch and learn!

Video Lesson

Learn vocabulary

posting on Fayme – “Posting” means putting a picture, video, or message online for people to see. “Fayme” is a pretend social media site here, similar to Instagram or TikTok.

let me see – A casual way of asking to look at something, like a photo or text message. It’s polite and often used among friends or family.

race ya – A fun and informal way of saying, “I’ll race you!”. It’s often used between friends or siblings to challenge someone to a quick, friendly race to a certain spot, like to the car or the dinner table.

gee thanks is a casual, sometimes sarcastic way of saying “Thank you”. In this scene, Charlotte is politely thanking her dad for dinner, but she also expresses a bit of irony.

warehouse means a large building for storing things before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops.

bale of hay means a large, tightly packed bundle of dried grass, often wrapped with string or wire. Farmers make hay bales to feed animals like horses and cows.

bucked you – “Buck” is what a horse does when it jumps up to kick someone off. Here, it means the person got hurt by a horse.

get through the month means to have enough money to cover all the expenses for one month, like food, rent, and bills. When someone says they’re trying to “get through the month”, it usually means they’re struggling financially and are worried about having enough money to pay for everything until the next month starts.

provider – In a family, the provider is usually the person who earns money to pay for food, housing, and other needs. This person takes care of the financial responsibilities, making sure the family has what it needs.

debt means money you owe to others that you must pay back. People can have debt from borrowing money, medical expenses, or buying things on credit.

medical bills are expenses for doctors’ visits, hospital stays, or treatments. If you’re hurt or sick, you might need to pay a lot of money for care.

In the film, the sisters suggested that if they can become popular on social media, they might get sponsorship by companies that pay people with lots of followers.

Jack of Spades – The name “Jack of Spades” refers to the Jack card in a deck of playing cards. This nickname may suggest someone who is smart, stands out, or is a “wild card", someone unpredictable and influential.

you’re such a brat – “Brat” is a playful insult, often used to tease friends or siblings when they’’re being a bit annoying or acting spoiled. It’s usually not very serious but can show that someone is being selfish or difficult.

In the morning Karissa finds out she’s received an invitation from social media star Jack Mayer (24 million followers). He’s offering her a chance to grow her own followers by joining him on a trip to Thailand.

wants to do a collab with me means that someone is interested in working together on a project. “Collab” is short for “collaboration”, which is when two people create content together. In social media, doing a collab often helps both people gain more followers.

make a dent – This phrase means making a small difference in a big problem, especially when it involves money. Imagine having a large debt to pay off; even if you pay a little, you’re starting to make a dent in it. It shows that you’re making progress, even if it’s just a small amount at a time.

have a shot means to have a chance or an opportunity to try something or succeed. It’s often used when there’s a possibility of achieving a goal, even if it’s challenging.

fallen into my lap – When something “falls into your lap”, it means an opportunity or something good happens unexpectedly, without you doing much to make it happen. For example, if you were looking for a job and suddenly someone offered you one without you applying, you could say the job “fell into your lap”.

get us out of the hole we’re in – To be “in a hole” often means having a big problem or being in a difficult situation, like owing a lot of money. Getting out of the hole means finding a way to fix the problem or improve the situation. It’s like climbing out of a deep pit and returning to a better place.