Valentines Day

Valentines Day is coming up on Sunday, it is the time of Love and Romance.

Let us begin by discussing a few topics:

Why do you think some people remain single?

Do you think that single people like being single?

Is it better to be single or married? Why?

What are the advantages of being single?

 Do you think that single people are happier?

Do you think it is easier for a man or a woman to be single?

How do you think single people feel on Valentine's Day?

 Do you think that there is a soulmate somewhere for everyone?

In your country, what do people think about a woman in her 30s who is unmarried?

In your country, what do people think about a man in his 30s who is unmarried?

 Do you know any single parents? How did they become single parents?

 Now let us look at the different ways that love can be used:

 Love is a warm and wonderful feeling. We've all experienced it in different ways, now let’s take a closer look at how we can talk about love.

 'Love' is a feeling of strong affection for a person or thing.

 It can be used as a noun.
‘Simon is madly in love with his girlfriend.’
 ‘Nothing is as strong as the love you have for your family.’

When we say 'first love', we are talking about the first person we feel a strong romantic feeling for.

‘She was my first love.’
 ‘My first love taught me a lot about life.’

'Love' is also used informally as a term of endearment.

‘A: What would you like for breakfast, love?
'B: Just a glass of orange juice please.’ '

Love' can also be a verb.

‘He told me he loved me and wanted to marry me.’ ‘
You can see that she loves him very deeply.’

We also use ‘love’ to describe a strong interest in something.

‘Sam loves chocolate.’ ‘I love talking to my friends. They make me feel good about myself.’

The phrase 'I’d love to' is used when you would like to take part in an activity with someone.

‘I’d love to go to the park with you to look at the swans.’
‘A: Would you like to meet up sometime?
B: Sure, I’d love to’

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions that follow:

Vocabulary
ex-girlfriend a woman who used to be someone’s girlfriend, but is not anymore
in the pink (informal) feeling healthy and happy
fallen in love started to love someone deeply
the one (here) the perfect man or woman for someone
 the pub a local bar serving alcohol
fit (here; informal) attractive
two-timing (informal)
unfaithful; having another boyfriend/girlfriend secretly
heart broken made to feel sad by a loved one leaving or betraying you
soulmate a person you have a special relationship with because you understand each other’s feelings got it really bad (informal) deeply in love smitten suddenly feeling you are in love with somebody
loved up (informal) overwhelmed with feelings of love love at first sight falling in love the first time you see someone
fancied (informal) was sexually attracted to
she just gets me (informal) she completely understands me I asked her out I asked her to go out with me for a romantic meeting
date (here) a romantic meeting for an activity steady on (informal) calm down; do not rush

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/lower-intermediate/unit-26/session-1


1 What did Dave promise not to do?
a Talk about his girlfriend
b Go to the pub
c Fall in love again
What is Dave’s girlfriend called?
a Sarah
b Mike
c Maria
 Where did Dave meet her?
a The pub
b Mike's house
c At work
Who broke Dave’s heart?
 a Sarah
b Maria
c Mike
What does Dave want everyone in the world to do?
a Go to the pub
b Sing
c Fall in love
When will Dave meet Maria again?
a Tonight
b Next week
c In the summer
Who is Dave going to meet for the first time tonight?
a Maria
b Maria's mother
c Mike's mother


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