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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!

 

Comments

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Jolie_Hang

Jolie_Hang

Viet Nam

Very happy when you have boyfriend hehe but me…

03:25 PM Oct 13 2009 |

罗元

China

Tongue out

12:21 PM Sep 11 2009 |

Cool English Teacher

Brazil

Gosh, I love it and I hate it… Valentine's day can definitely be a very happy holiday if you're in a nice relationship; otherwise, it's very depressing =/

 

05:19 PM Aug 31 2009 |

sjblue

China

-

07:04 AM Aug 27 2009 |

lynn*

China

i thik simpe is just ok!i don't like the valentine's day which is full of commercial

06:48 AM Aug 08 2009 |

annie0633

China

It’s romantic.

08:20 AM Aug 04 2009 |

SENHY

SENHY

China

Valentine's Day is cool,I like it.

06:35 AM Aug 04 2009 |

Lilo0o

Lilo0o

Egypt

well, i like the valentines day idea. whether iam in realation or not..iam going out and have fun

08:46 PM Aug 03 2009 |

*Sara*

*Sara*

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

HelloLaughing

01:10 AM Jul 18 2009 |

amrzaky85

Egypt

all days

01:14 PM Jul 16 2009 |

sherlyna

sherlyna

American Samoa

_well

03:28 AM Jul 14 2009 |

Ryan_79

Viet Nam

Hello! everyone, i have been never girlfriend,however i think that that i important day for everyone, because, due to it, we will be more love.

05:50 PM Jul 05 2009 |

徐晓阳

China

Yes,Thank you.

04:38 PM Jun 27 2009 |

lilybell

China

Hello

02:24 PM Jun 25 2009 |

movitch

movitch

Morocco

hi

 

07:34 PM Jun 17 2009 |

movitch

movitch

Morocco

hi

07:32 PM Jun 17 2009 |

Mr.s

Mr.s

China

Cool

03:03 PM Jun 05 2009 |

fatimasusan

Spain

Embarassed

01:22 PM May 21 2009 |

ericyanlyg

China

Sealed

05:38 AM May 21 2009 |

Bonnie Pan

Bonnie Pan

China

yes

05:03 PM Apr 30 2009 |

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