In this episode, Jon and Amy meet at a video store. Jon asks Amy for movie recommendations and then asks for her phone number. 

Jon Meets Amy

In this episode, Amy tells her best friend, Sara, about her new crush. Sara asks Amy to describe Jon. 

Amy Has a Crush

In this episode, Jon and Amy talk on the phone for the first time and plan their first date. They decide to go to an Italian restaurant. 

Jon Calls Amy

In this episode, Jon and Amy have their first date. They get to know each other and discuss music, food, and hobbies. 

The First Date

In this episode, Jon tells his friend Andrew all about his first date with Amy. He can’t wait to see her again next week.

Jon Has a Crush

Use this quiz after working through the first section of Everyday Idioms 1 (Episodes 1–5). This quiz includes vocabulary questions, comprehension questions, and a short writing task.


Quiz 1

In this episode, Amy and Sara go to a concert. Amy tells Sara all about her first date with Jon. 

Girls' Night Out

In this episode, Jon helps Amy study for a math test. He has a mind for numbers and gives her the confidence she needs. 

Preparing for a Test

In this episode, Andrew tells Jon that he was fired from his job. Jon tries to cheer up his friend. 

Andrew Gets Fired

In this episode, Amy shares good news with Jon about her math test. Jon offers to take Amy out to celebrate. 

Amy Passes Her Test

In this episode, Amy and Sara go shopping. Amy needs a new outfit for her date with Jon. 

The Girls Go Shopping

Use this quiz after working through the second section of Everyday Idioms 1 (Episodes 6–10). This quiz includes vocabulary questions, comprehension questions, and a short writing task.


Quiz 2

In this episode, Amy and Sara talk about plans after graduation. Amy has to weigh two job options. 

Talking Future Plans

In this episode, Amy tells Jon she wants him to meet her parents. Jon is nervous, but Amy helps him feel better about the big day. 

Meeting the Parents

In this episode, Andrew is offered a job. Jon congratulates him and then finds out his friend will be moving to New York. 

Andrew Gets Hired

In this episode, Amy tells Jon she is falling in love with him, and Jon tells her he feels the same way. They make plans for their one-year anniversary. 

Falling in Love

In this episode, Amy can’t believe Jon forgot their one-year anniversary. Jon wants to make it up to Amy. 

Jon Forgets Their Anniversary

Use this quiz after working through the third section of Everyday Idioms 1 (Episodes 11–15). This quiz includes vocabulary questions, comprehension questions, and a short writing task.

Quiz 3 

In this episode, Jon calls Andrew for advice. He forgot his and Amy’s one-year anniversary and Amy is upset. Students learn and review idioms, and practice all four skills.

The Relationship Sours

In this episode, Amy breaks up with Jon. She can’t get over the fact that Jon forgot their anniversary. Jon hopes she’ll have a change of heart. 

Amy & Jon Break Up

In this episode, Jon hangs out with Andrew and tells him about his break up with Amy. Andrew tries to cheer his friend up. 

Jon Is Down

In this episode, Jon calls Amy and asks her to get back together with him. Amy has missed Jon too. She knows how much they have in common. 

A Second Chance

In the final episode, Jon calls Andrew to tell him some big news. He and Amy have decided to tie the knot. Andrew has some good news too. 

Wedding Bells

Use this quiz after working through the last section of Everyday Idioms 1 (Episodes 16–20). This quiz includes vocabulary questions, comprehension questions, and a short writing task.

Quiz 4

It's a throwback! Everyday Idioms 1 is the ongoing story of Jon and Amy, who meet in a video store and start dating. This series is told through 20 short English dialogues. Each lesson introduces 10 expressions (idioms, phrasal verbs, etc.) and features an audio recording, a comprehension task, vocabulary development tasks, and a shuffled dialogue activity.