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.
Couples like to go on double dates with other couples. And single people often hang out in groups. But it can be a little awkward for a single person to hang out with a couple. That person is called a third wheel.
If the couple likes to cuddle and be affectionate, it can make the third wheel uncomfortable. Similarly, if a couple enjoys one-on-one time and being alone together, having a third wheel around can really cramp their style.
Mason is recently heartbroken, so he wants to spend time with his friends. Two of his friends, Jason and Devan, happen to be a couple. Watch what happens when the three of them hang out.
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.
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Devan: ...the way he paints on metal is kinda reminiscent of Mexican art work in the early eighteen hundreds…
Jason: Totally.
Mason: That dude’s skull isn’t right. Over there, I found a snail that looks a lot like Jeff. I think you should come check it out!
Devan: How did you even know we were here?
Mason: ...I just come here all the time. I didn’t know you were here.
Jason: So when you see the game is over you have to slap and that means you win.
Devan: OK. So as soon as I get my second pair.
Jason: Right, right.
Devan: OK.
Jason: It’s a bummer about Mason and Ella, huh?
Devan: I guess… I kinda like Ella and Jeff together. I think they make a good couple.
Jason: Yeah, but Mason’s so lonely, you know? Just always hanging out by himself…
Devan: Yeah, well, we were both there before we met each other.
Jason: Yeah…it’s a little…
Mason: Hey guys! Hey guys! You totally missed that pair! I just slapped in! So…
Jason: It’s sort of a two-person game, Mason.
Mason: Well, I heard about this awesome new version of this game that has three people in it.
Jason: I actually gotta go do something, but maybe you can show us later.
Mason: Oh! OK, well, so, you put down another card…
Devan: I’m actually going to go help Jason with that thing he’s doing. But you can play solitaire! That’s a good one-person game!
Jason: Alright! I’ve been so psyched to watch this movie all week. Here we go!
Mason: What are we watching, guys?
Jason: Whoa! Where did you come from?
Mason: I…I’ve been here the whole time. What, you didn’t notice?
Jason: Mason, there’s something I gotta tell you.
Mason: Yeah?
Jason: You’re a third wheel. You know what I mean? Like, when two people are hanging out it’s kinda like a bicycle. You’ve got two wheels, it works! But when you have a third wheel it just kinda gets in the way and runs into stuff, and doesn’t function quite right.
Devan: Maybe we can work on finding you your own wheel!
Jason: Good call!
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Discussion
Devan and Jason are out at an art gallery together discussing art. Suddenly, Mason appears and tries to take Jason to look at an interesting snail he found.
Later, Devan and Jason are playing cards. They are discussing how Mason is sad because he and Ella didn’t get together. Then, Mason interrupts their game and wants to play. The problem is, it’s a game for only two people. Jason leaves and Devan follows, suggesting Mason could play a card game alone.
Finally, Devan and Jason are about to watch a movie. But they discover that Mason is hiding under their blanket! Jason tells Mason that he’s being a third wheel. It isn’t working for Mason to hang out with him and his girlfriend all the time. Devan suggests they find a girl for Mason.
Have you ever been a third wheel? Have you ever had a single friend interrupt your couple time?
The artwork in the video is by James Wigger.
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