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Engagement!

Date: Sep 17 2002

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

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

In between dating and marriage is the engagement period between two people. This time allows the bride and groom to make necessary plans to start their life together. It is usually an exciting and romantic time for the couple.
Listen as Anna tells Nedra about getting engaged over the weekend…

Dialog

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2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Nedra

Anna

Nedra: How was your Labor Day weekend?

Anna: Well, I had a little bit of a life changing surprise.

Nedra: What happened?

Anna: I got engaged.

Nedra: Oh my gosh, that’s so exciting.

Anna: I know it, I was totally surprised.

Nedra: You didn’t see it coming at all?

Anna: No I didn’t, I thought it would be a much longer dating period before we got engaged.

Nedra: Well, how did he do it?

Anna: Um, in front of a fountain, in front of a…in..by a park, a beautiful hotel and he asked and I said yes.

Nedra: That’s pretty romantic Anna.

Anna: Yeah, I was just glad I didn’t cry.

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Discussion

What a wonderful day for Anna! It sounds like she is very excited about getting married. Now she begins the long process of planning a wedding.
Weddings come in all shapes and sizes. Because each couple plans a celebration to suit their own style, engagement periods vary. If the big day is going to be casual, less time is needed to make arrangements. If the couple is planning a formal black-tie ball, getting all the details in order takes a little longer.
Are you engaged or married? How did your spouse, or you, pop the question? Come to the Life Goes On message board and let us know!
Have a great week,
Tanis

Comments

S&W

China

@shoba Our friend julito is not only an expert in relationship matters,but also full of humor in dealing with difficult questions.

Shoba

Sri Lanka

You are so right, S&W.

Our dear Julito seems to be an expert in these matters!

S&W

China

@julito As the saying goes,the older ,the wiser.You know well about woman.hehehe.

@a2020 when you success in proposing,let us know it.We’ll sent our best wishes.

julito

Argentina

@2020

yes, very important to mention that you want to marry her, although don`t forget while you pop the question to open a jewel box containing a three stones diamond engament ring ,that for sure will dazzle her and you may then start sending out wedding invitations to all your EB`s friends:)))))