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Bad News English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: Mar 11 2008

Themes: Romance, Soap Opera

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As excited as you must have been last week when Mason and Amanda finally got together, you must have been at least a little worried about how Devan and Jason would take it.

Even though his attempts to date Amanda weren’t going so well, Devan told Jason that Amanda liked him. And then Mason even encouraged him to try to date Amanda. Poor guy. There’s no way he could have seen this coming.

And, of course, Devan likes Mason too. She even might have lied to try to prevent him from getting together with Amanda.

So the news about Mason and Amanda is not anything Jason and Devan want to hear. But watch as they find out what’s going on.

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Dialog

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Devan

Devan

Jason

Jason

Devan:  So how are things going with Amanda?

Jason:  Oh, they’re going great.

Devan:  Really?

Jason:  Yeah.

Devan:  Good? Like, you guys are dating?

Jason:  I think so. I mean, like, we went on a date. I suppose that would constitute dating. And it went really well. We’re doing the whole take it slow thing, like I told you. I didn’t even try to kiss her or anything afterward, but yeah, I think it’s going great. I sent her a text message to see if she wanted to get together maybe later tonight in a little bit so…

Devan:  Great. That is great, great news. So you think that you guys are pretty much just into each other then, right?

Jason:  I think so. I mean, I don’t know. Hope so.

Devan:  That is great news!

Jason:  Oh, I’m vibrating, hang on.

Devan:  Is it her?

Jason:  Yeah it’s her…Oh.

Devan:  What?

Jason:  Uh, she said that she wants to hang out tonight, but that I should know that she’s seeing Mason.

Devan:  What?

Jason:  Yeah, I know…

Devan:  What? No, no, no. What?

Jason:  Yeah, I mean that’s what it says, look.

Devan:  No this is all wrong. I mean, for you. This is terrible for you.

Jason:  I know.

Devan:  What? Are you sure? Well that just figures.

 

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Discussion

Devan asks Jason how things are going with Amanda and he says they’re going well. They’re taking it slow and they went on a date.

Devan is happy for Jason, but she’s also happy for herself because Amanda is out of the picture when it comes to Mason, or so she thinks.

Jason had sent a text message to Amanda to ask if she wanted to hang out later. As he and Devan are talking, he gets a reply. Amanda says that they can still hang out, but that’s she’s seeing Mason now.

Devan is shocked and upset, but she tries to hide from Jason that she’s thinking about herself and how she won’t be able to have Mason now. Jason doesn’t notice that Devan seems to be taking the situation rather personally. He’s too sad.

How would you react if you were Jason or Devan? Do you think Jason should be upset with Mason or Amanda?

 

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Tusik

Tusik

Uzbekistan

I think she shouldn't be upsent with this fact (about Mason and Amanda). He must be a really strong hand at the wheel! Everything depends on him. Maybe she likes him but waits for some firm actions from his side. Every girl wants to be won at high price!

04:58 PM Mar 24 2008 |

vigoss

vigoss

Kazakhstan

if I were Jason, I wouldn't upset. It was not love…

06:10 AM Mar 13 2008 |

sharpsanjay

India

Some times its too late to say " I love you" to your dear one. Jason has expressed his feeling well but little late

04:33 AM Mar 13 2008 |

Donny--chou

China

I want to tell Jason and Deven is you shouldn't upset for that, if you can't take it, just let it go and move on. you should congradulations for Mason and Amanda.

But I think Amanda have made some problem on Jason, if she don't like him, she should not even goingout with him.

02:31 AM Mar 13 2008 |

irene_meesanz@englishbaby.com

Philippines

Well, things like that could really happen. But it is not the end of the world.  At least, Jason has known what kind of a person Amanda is! ...And she doesn't even deserve his affection. Anyway, there are lots of fishes in the ocean. If I were him, I wouldn't be caught dead with her….never again.

Hey man, you are better off without her. So, go out and get  a life!^^

 

 

 

06:11 PM Mar 12 2008 |

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

Jason must be clever and forgeting about her! even being hard! ladies don’t left everywhere! haha

09:49 PM Mar 11 2008 |

SÉRGIO

SÉRGIO

Brazil

Jason my brother, forget about this girl and run towards a new love! It’s full of ladies everywhere guy! don’t worries! and be happy!

09:37 PM Mar 11 2008 |

Davidwq

China

Daven and Janson maybe get together.Janson could date Daven.

04:56 PM Mar 11 2008 |

soda_marilyn

Taiwan

great!

03:08 PM Mar 11 2008 |

patricia_divina_velasquez

Philippines

i think jason and devan should move on… rather than feeling sad, they should be happy for mason and amanda. besides they were all friends..

01:04 PM Mar 11 2008 |

Poli4ka

Poli4ka

Russian Federation

I feel sorry for Jason. He hopes that he and Amanda will be together. Devan has pushed Jason to invite Amanda on a date.

12:44 PM Mar 11 2008 |

chxg

chxg

China

I c,u must be a teacher in China!ha…cuz your perspectivity's different

12:18 PM Mar 11 2008 |

chxg

chxg

China

Actually,it's not so bad for all of them,at least Amanda dated with Mason.

What would be worst is that the one you loved loves another person who fall in love with you,is it a triangle love,uh-huh…

but..anyway,it's ultra sad for both Jason and Devan.

12:16 PM Mar 11 2008 |

195854255

195854255

United States

Well, it's really upset for Jason. But love is unselfish,so he should feel happy for Amanda.

By the way, I think maybe Jason and Devan will make a wonderful couple. That will be a happy ending.

12:13 PM Mar 11 2008 |

manaen

manaen

China

so sad story….............

kom'on buddy

some girls are waiting for you now

12:06 PM Mar 11 2008 |

Vikkizuo

China

I think so, maybe they will get together in future. ^^

09:26 AM Mar 11 2008 |

HenryWang

HenryWang

China

Frown  sorry for that, but just move on and there will be more suitable for him!

08:47 AM Mar 11 2008 |

kiyaarast

United States

yeah kaushlyats is right. i am also appoving it.jason and Devon should give up. and may be they can try to date with each other.

08:37 AM Mar 11 2008 |

kiyaarast

United States

 

 oops bad news for them. but they should congratulate to them.and devan can try to date with jason.

08:32 AM Mar 11 2008 |

rameez

rameez

Pakistan

Going Good. Intresting Stories.:)

08:00 AM Mar 11 2008 |

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