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Sure Thing?

Date: Sep 01 2009

Themes: Soap Opera, Work

Grammar: Simple Future Tense

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Intro

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Have you ever had a conversation with a friend and while everything seemed normal at the time, later you find out you weren’t having the same conversation? You remember it differently. Each remembers the other saying things that may or may not have been said at all. That’s what happens on today’s episode of the Ebaby! soap opera.

Ella, as you may recall, quit her job a police officer. It was fun for a while, but now she needs money. Luckily, last week Devan decided to start a company. While Ella and Devan talk about it, does it seem like they’re on the same page?

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Dialog

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Ella

Devan

Ella: So, I was trying to get a couple donuts, you know, typical stuff. My card was declined. I don’t even have three dollars left in my bank account.

Devan: Bummer. Well, you know, maybe you shouldn’t have left your other job.

Ella: It is just stressing me out so much. I think I…I’m trying to find a new calling in my life, you know? And, like, I’m really glad you’re starting this American Dream Boat thing because I feel like that could be my next calling. You know?

Devan: It could be. I would love for all of you guys to work there.

Ella: Really? Oh my gosh! It would be great!

Devan: It would be great. I would really, really love it.

Ella: That’s awesome ‘cause I would love to work for you ‘cause, like, you know, friends…We get each other.

Devan: Yeah. Friends helping friends. It’s just a great deal all around.

Ella: Yeah. No, it’ll…

Devan: I’m excited.

Ella: Basically, it’s a sure thing so…

Devan: Well, it’s definitely a sure idea.

Ella: Yeah. I’m glad you’re sure about that.

Devan: I’m sure that I would love that if it happened.

Ella: Oh yeah. It will. It’ll be great.

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Discussion

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Ella’s card was declined. She is totally out of money and needs a job, so she’s excited about the idea of working for Devan’s new company.

Devan says she would like for Ella to come work for her, but doesn’t say it will definitely happen. Ella, however, seems to think it’s a sure thing.

When was the last time you misscommunicated with someone like Ella and Devan do in today’s lesson?

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aggie yuan

China

i got it,thanks a lot

Besarta

Albania

I think they are not in the same situation becouse ella is going to start with a new company so Devan needs money couse she didnt save money before.

Perhaps ella can help her friend giving her an opportunity to work for her . and its great when friend help each other in the time when ella need in this case.

However it's short conversation to understand everything.

rosendo

Mexico

the lesson and i are not on the same page jijijiji.

ME DAS !!!!

hey here i have u tuna sandwish.

pgraves

United States

A new calling is when you go a new direction in your life. I'm a banker, but recently, I thought I would rather be a teacher. It's a new calling.

aggie yuan

China

what does 'a new calling'mean

Dabren

Mexico

Mmmm.. Ithink thati never stay in this situation like ella, but may be to soon jajaja…

ASKOOOO!!!

max1983

Germany

I don't like such bad situation. At this moment I'd like to hit them.

tony.yy

China

Yeah.Me too

luosijie203

Taiwan

Actually, I can’t understand the topic of the text, just know we can ask our friends for help, i am not sure if there is any other topic else. I think this text is not very meaningful, maybe it’s good for learning english, I have learned some vocabulary, it’s great!

tan zin

Myanmar

well, I think it's something about the important of friendship.

But, it isn't such easy doing a biz together with friends even thought they got each others before!

mukashi

Myanmar

It is a sure thing that Devan will start her new business and Ella will be one of the member of this group. The last time my misscommunicatdd person is my exboyfriend lol. Even if we were finished our love story but stll freinds. He always makes puzzel me.