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Will You Be My Valentine?

Will You Be My Valentine? English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: Feb 08 2008

Themes: Holidays, Romance

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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.

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Dialog

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Amanda

Amanda

Devan

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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explorer143

Pakistan

Valentine is the worthy day 4 us, which make someone feel to want someone special…

11:27 AM Feb 08 2008 |

explorer143

Pakistan

Valentine is the worthy day 4 us, which make someone feel to want someone special…

11:25 AM Feb 08 2008 |

sheeda

sheeda

Serbia and Montenegro

oh , i almost forget the valentine's day around the corner ,it is a important day to pass it together with a person you loved and want be with,maybe i will have a ridiculous holiday . absolutely,he can not leave some sweet word and a greeting .as i am too far from him. it's just such a letdown.

11:16 AM Feb 08 2008 |

sheeda

sheeda

Serbia and Montenegro

oh , i almost forget th valentine’s day around the corner ,it is a important day to pass it together with a person you loved and want be with,maybe i will have a ridiculous holiday ,since he is not beside me ,absolutely,he can not leave some sweet word and a greeting .it’s just such a letdown.

11:11 AM Feb 08 2008 |

zunu~M

zunu~M

China

  hello  ...!

11:03 AM Feb 08 2008 |

wangjiqiang

China

yes

10:46 AM Feb 08 2008 |

wenguangzhang

China

i hope all lovers happy in the Vanlentine's Day!

10:07 AM Feb 08 2008 |

frank zhu

frank zhu

China

come on !

I really do believe you will encounter a excellent boy that may become your future boyfriend,won't you?

09:40 AM Feb 08 2008 |

frank zhu

frank zhu

China

I've never been dating with a girl  in Vanlentite's Day.I wonder when Iwill date with my loved girl.

09:33 AM Feb 08 2008 |

Poli4ka

Poli4ka

Russian Federation

We can spend sweet Valentine`s day when we have boy/girlfriends. Let`s love each other!!!

09:27 AM Feb 08 2008 |

rad1441

Ghana

yes i will be your valentine because val is not for singles is for two.it takes two to celebrate vals day

09:22 AM Feb 08 2008 |

Dekler

Dekler

Kazakhstan

Funny day if you have close friend)

In this day could be especial things, which will never been forgotten! 

08:57 AM Feb 08 2008 |

munchkinxo

munchkinxo

Philippines

What else can I say but Happy Valentines guys!
Guess a lot of people are getting crazy this Valentines Day but for those who are single, well, don't feel so bad about it. There are lots of stuff we can do even we are not in a relationship.

08:40 AM Feb 08 2008 |

Titian

Titian

China

just find reasons for broke-up of ur love~

 

guys

07:32 AM Feb 08 2008 |

kaushalyats

Sri Lanka

I believe Valentine day is fully commercialised these days.We don't get holiday for valentines in Sri lanka but i used to celebrate day we met as a Valentines day because it's unique to only two of us

07:17 AM Feb 08 2008 |

kaushalyats

Sri Lanka

I believe Valentine day is fully commercialised these days.We don’t get holiday for valentines in Sri lanka but i used to celebrate day we met as a Valentines day because it’s unique to only two of us

07:14 AM Feb 08 2008 |

Benny.Hu

Benny.Hu

China

In my opinion,Vanlentine’s Day is sweet no matter you’re single or not

06:18 AM Feb 08 2008 |

yueyuezhu

yueyuezhu

China

um, i do not exactly what to say now, sometimes we just meet wrong person in right time, while sometimes we meet the right on wrong occasion. then we should be grateful as god tells us your love is on the way,right there not far away.whatever, be happier that day, anyone can enjoy, as we also have so many friends,boys and girls,men and women, they are there, with us.

happy valentine's day.Smile

05:51 AM Feb 08 2008 |

xin7

xin7

Chile

oh dear! we're lonely ebaby users T.T

 It was an interesting lesson.

Does anybody want to be my valentine?

......

I'm only kidding XD

Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day for everyone!!!Kiss

04:48 AM Feb 08 2008 |

oceangirl05

Viet Nam

Awww…Can I join you guys?I've just broken up with my boyfriend,so everytime I think about Vanlentine's Day,I feel hurt!Cheer!Drink to forget everything.

04:42 AM Feb 08 2008 |

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