In this episode, learn 3 phrases for dating in English in America.
Today is a teaching Tuesday! You are going to learn 3 phrases to use when you are talking about dating in the US.
You heard these phrases yesterday in Episode 58: “The Unspoken Rules of Dating in America.”
Listen to today’s episode and check out the role play below to get the English vocabulary skills you need to date in America.
Check your understanding of today’s episode.
Learn the sounds of American English and new vocabulary words.
1- “Set someone up”: To arrange a date between two people who you think may end up having a romantic connection.
2- “Better half”: The term many people use to talk about their life partner.
3- “To ghost someone”: When you go on a date with someone and then they disappear without saying why they stopped communicating.
Roleplay
Lindsay and Michelle are on a phone call and Lindsay is asking Michelle about her current love interest.
Lindsay: So tell me about your date last night!
Michelle: Oh it was just a last-minute thing. Mike invited me out for a quick drink on Saturday night.
Lindsay: Hmm you have been seeing this Mike guy for a few months now. How did you meet him?
Michelle: Melissa set us up. She arranged for us to both be at an art gallery opening a few months ago.
Lindsay: So are things getting serious?
Michelle: Not really. I didn’t hear from him for a whole week after we went out the first time. I thought he was ghosting me, but he eventually got in touch.
Lindsay: Jeez. Oh well I guess time will tell. My better half is calling. I gotta run.
Michelle: Okay we’ll catch up later.
Lindsay: Bye
Michelle: Bye
What are your thoughts on dating in the US?
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