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Will You Be My Valentine?

Date: Feb 08 2008

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.

Around the middle of February, you might notice a lot of people wearing pink and red. Some of them will be holding hands and smiling, others weeping in a corner. What’s going on?

You almost forgot! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. February 14th is a holiday that became popular in the middle ages when courtly romance was big. It’s a good time to write a love poem or do something special for the person you’re with or want to be with. But that can be a lot of pressure. Amanda and Devan are a little worried about Valentine’s Day, but luckily, they’ve got each other.

3. Watch - Watch the video without reading the dialog.

Dialog

1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.

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

Amanda

Devan

Amanda: Hi.

Devan: Hey.

Amanda: I just looked at the calendar…not cool. Do you know what’s coming up?

Devan: Um…your birthday?

Amanda: No. I’d be excited if it were my birthday.

Devan: Oh, Valentine’s Day.

Amanda: Yeah. I’m a romantic and everything, but I just think it’s a ridiculous holiday.

Devan: Isn’t it? Unless you’re in a relationship it’s just such a letdown.

Amanda: Absolutely…

Devan: It’s the most depressing holiday. Sadder than being alone on Christmas.

Amanda: I completely agree. It pretty much reminds everyone that’s single or has just broken out of a relationship that they are lonely and they have nothing to be happy about. And the pressure that it puts on couples. For no reason on one day…what to buy your boyfriend or girlfriend, just ‘cause?

Devan: Yeah, it’s pretty much a big slap to the face for anybody who’s not in a happy relationship.

Amanda: Such a Hallmark holiday, but, you know, I did try to get in the mood and I did bake you some Valentine’s cookies.

Devan: Oh…

Amanda: Will you be my Valentine?

Devan: I’ll be your Valentine. Will you be my Valentine?

Amanda: Absolutely.

Devan: Thank you. Cheers.

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Discussion

Amanda seems strangely serious. She says there’s an important day coming and Devan guesses that it’s her birthday. Amanda says that she’d be excited if it were her birthday. Then Devan remembers…Valentine’s Day.

Since both Amanda and Devan like someone who doesn’t appear to like either of them back, they agree that it’s probably going to be a crumby Valentine’s Day.

But even if they both had boyfriends, Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be any easier. There’s the pressure to do something special and buy a gift. Amanda points out that Valentine’s Day is very commercial nowadays.

But, rather than just feel sorry for herself, Amanda made some cookies and asks Devan if she’ll be her Valentine. Normally your lover is your Valentine. But if you don’t have a lover, a friend will do to keep you company. Of course Devan says yes, and it starts to look like maybe Valentine’s Day won’t be so bad after all.

Hey! Didn’t you hear? Ebaby! Has a special love story for Valentine’s Day!

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hasan5

Pakistan

wao, Though i've heard alot about valentines day but don't know the truth.

I've no girl friend so valentine day would be a sadder day for me but I'll try to pass it as i did before.

at last i'ld like to say HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL FRIEND HOLDERS.

If someone has broken relationship please forget those memories and start loving and keep every body happy around u .

Have fun and enjoy this rediculous day.

Thanks to Ebaby for launching such a romantic topic..

happiness

sorry its a system error.

haitham4vip

Egypt

hey welcome i wanna say i don know about this day but i know that one day some one will tell me about it ..

Dany-Boy

Guatemala

Oh man… the 14th is next week… well.. we´ll prepare to do something special… but you know.. all days you´ve to try to show some love to all people around you.. some smile can make a day better for everybody…!! let´s try it…!! See ya..!!!

Mcpro

Morocco

Valentine has no meaning for me.

my birthday is in the same day,however i'm usualy alone for that moment..

dickchan

China

I will be you valentine boo.

smart2022

Saudi Arabia

i sent i card with gift to my valentine cheers

hoang khanh

Viet Nam

i don't know what can i do ! i don't have boyfriend yet !

blue paper

China

i don't care about this day,i always buy gifts for myself,women need love youself better although there is still nobody love you.

wupeidong008

China

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Manouwi

Tunisia

Awesome!!

Manouwi

Tunisia

My Valentine is far away from me this year, i'm in tunisia and he 's in France for his studies..

So i'll be alone in a way, hence i'll not be sad,i'll celebrate it with my friends who are generally single :(

Life really sucks sometimes!!!

Happy valentine's day!!!

Aone

China

OK。I have forget it .It's not easy.

NOW,The lesson let me remember it again.

My Valentine's day,my twentieth Alone's day.

Hey.guys.IT'S JUST the foreordination .

tiffintime

Sri Lanka

I agree, the photo is great. Aren’t they cute – Mr & Ms Bugs Bunny

silver girl 4 u

Romania

hihi I liked the picture of this lesson LMAO :))
yupyyy I have a boyfriend and I don`t have to cry again like last Valentine :)
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Happy Valentine`s Day, dudes!

silver girl 4 u

Romania

hihi I liked the picture of this lesson LMAO :))
yupyyy I have a boyfriend and I don`t have to cry again like last Valentine :)
>>>
Happy Valentine`s Day, dudes!

shidongyao

China

to emma128,

Thank you very much emma128,I think you are a good girl too,and I think we're going to be good writing friends

shidongyao

China

to emma128,

If I were him,I will give you a present at Valentine's Day

shidongyao

China

"For happy couples in a good relationship,each day can be valentines day"I remember that's what my girlfriend said to me,and I do agree with you!

emma128,you are a pretty girl,I'm sure you can find your Mr Right the very soon.

shidongyao

China

Luckily I've had a pretty girlfriend.She is my classmate of my university.However,we live in different provinces of China,and fairly far from each other.We have not ever enjoy our Valentine's day yet,that is a bit regretful…What I want to say to my dear now is that I love her forever and ever!Happy the coming Valentine's day!