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Mason's Date

Mason's Date English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: Nov 13 2007

Themes: Romance, Soap Opera

Intro

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2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.

How oblivious can Mason get? Just a few weeks ago Amanda practically told him she liked him over a conversation about crushes.
But Mason didn’t take the hint.

Watch as he sits down right next to Amanda and tells her about a date he went on with another girl! Poor Amanda!

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Dialog

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Mason

Mason

Amanda

Amanda

Mason:  Hey Amanda! What’s going on? What are you…just hanging out?

Amanda:  Oh was that too much? Oh I’m sorry. We’re friends. I’m sorry.

Mason:  Don’t let me interrupt…

Amanda:  So what’s going on?

Mason:  I just kinda finished a date.

Amanda:  A what?

Mason:  Well I met this girl Hilary…

Amanda:  A girl?

Mason:  She works at the Hot Dog on a Stick. I mean, I tell ya…

Amanda:  Are you serious?

Mason:  ...I know she looks kinda lame, but uh, you see her out of that uniform. Whoa-oh-ho. Man.

Amanda:  Is she a hot dog on a stick?

Mason:  I didn’t think of that, but yeah, she is one hot dog. Uh…

Amanda:  So what do you like about her? Is she smart? Good with her hands?

Mason:  You know, like, she’s got really good hair. She’s blond. Really pretty.

Amanda:  I…I have great hair.

Mason:  Yeah, you do have great hair. You know…

Amanda:  Did you say she was skinny?

Mason:  Yeah, I mean, you know. I didn’t really notice…

Amanda:  As opposed to…me?

Mason:  She’s not fat or anything. I guess she kinda looks a lot like you.

Amanda:  But skinny?

Mason:  A lot like you.

Amanda:  Are you gonna call her?

Mason:  Well totally. I mean, I’m kinda…like how long should I wait? What’s the appropriate amount of time? Like two days?

Amanda:  I think I heard, like friend to friend…is girls don’t like being called.

Mason:  I should wait for her to call me?

Amanda:  Yeah.

Mason:  You sure?

Amanda:  Totally. I wouldn’t steer you wrong. You’re my friend.

Mason:  You give it to me straight so that’s totally what…

Amanda:  Oh, I’d give it to you…

 

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Discussion

Mason sits down next to Amanda and she tries to cuddle with him a little. Mason is surprised and she backs off saying, “We’re friends.”

He begins telling her about a date he went on with a girl named Hilary who works at a hot dog stand. Amanda jokingly asks if she’s a hot dog, meaning, “Is she attractive?”

Mason says that she is and he begins to describe her. He says he likes her hair, but for some reason Amanda asks if he said she’s skinny. Could Amanda be insecure about her weight? That would be crazy! Look how thin she is.

Then Amanda tells Mason that even though he likes Hilary, he shouldn’t call her. It’s terrible advice. She’s trying to sabotage Mason’s relationship with Hilary. But Mason trusts her and says he won’t call her.

What do you think is going to happen to Amanda and Mason? Do you think he’ll ever notice that she likes him? Have you ever liked someone who didn’t realize it? Watch this soap opera unfold every Tuesday right here on Ebaby!

 

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athenanum1

athenanum1

Åland Islands

Long before, I think I can do well in these things. So if I were Amanda, I will tell the truth. But one year ago, I fell in love with one person. Till then, i have new knowledge to myself. so if I were Amanda, I will do the same thing to her now . 

02:55 AM Nov 28 2007 |

athenanum1

athenanum1

Åland Islands

I live Amanda. In my opinion, she is a lovely girl. I hope they could be a couple.

02:50 AM Nov 28 2007 |

sunkaiyue

sunkaiyue

China

我很喜欢英语

04:03 PM Nov 27 2007 |

Avril1314

Avril1314

China

It's very good for me to learn English .Today I  made up my mind learning it hard

12:49 PM Nov 27 2007 |

justinababy

Liberia


Dearest,One
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Please reply me with my email address here.
thanksand God bless,

11:45 AM Nov 27 2007 |

Emily li

China

If i were i won't tell Mason my feeling ,because we are friend forever

10:23 AM Nov 27 2007 |

Jane-huang

Jane-huang

China

In past time,I like my monitor,and I think he like me too.But as you said it is too difficult to unberden each other.So I still be lonely now…I am pity and stupid.And I often feel heart-struck…

09:53 AM Nov 27 2007 |

Jane-huang

Jane-huang

China

I think so,but you should read the following section…Amanda will do something…

09:48 AM Nov 27 2007 |

Ann

China

When you love someone,you’d better tell him.But somtimes it’s really difficult to tell him about your feelings.Really hard.

06:22 AM Nov 27 2007 |

vivian.yang

China

i think they love each other both,and neither of them have courage to unburden themselies, Maybe,Mason just wants to know Amanda's feelings ,if not ,why he said "I guess she kinda looks a lot like you."?

03:54 AM Nov 27 2007 |

Jane-huang

Jane-huang

China

So you will be experiential in future.Maybe someone is loving you…

12:03 AM Nov 26 2007 |

princess2009

Saudi Arabia

I agree with sweet liza in het opinion i've never liked anyone how didn't know about what i feel for him

04:10 PM Nov 25 2007 |

Jane-huang

Jane-huang

China

I think Amanda should let her feeling clear for Mason,but maybe Mason have already knowed all thing,he sound out Amanda…

07:02 AM Nov 25 2007 |

juwita

juwita

Indonesia

wow…that good story.. i need the other one,,can be????

06:48 AM Nov 25 2007 |

katjau

Finland

Amanda is in love with Mason, that's my opinion.

04:32 PM Nov 24 2007 |

范嘉檐

范嘉檐

China

in this case,I think Amanda should tell Mason her feelings that she likes him, just don't  being his common friend,but girlfriend ,lover.

10:47 PM Nov 23 2007 |

zamira_e

zamira_e

Kazakhstan

Very typical situation, i think girls who want to be friends with guys make a huge mistake and if amanda keeps behaving like that, mason would never find out about her true feelings. She has to make a first step and let him know about her feelings

11:49 AM Nov 23 2007 |

smartorsweet

India

nice

09:30 AM Nov 23 2007 |

smartorsweet

India

nice

09:29 AM Nov 23 2007 |

christlee

christlee

China

hi ,i understand what Amanda do .but as a good friend, she shouldn't trick Mason on how to do with the girl he love .if Amanda like ,she could say it out ,but she didn't do ,so it is her fault and then she should wish the man she love get the precious happiness .so that is what i wanna say all.but i think Mason is really a guy which just like a little child ,cos he don't notice something about Amanda,for example her reaction and her unusural actiong .

01:09 AM Nov 23 2007 |

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