2. Is he your Mr Right?
Focus on
Read the following definitions from the Macmillan Dictionary:
Mr Right: A man who would be a perfect partner in a relationship. Ms Right: A woman who would be a perfect partner in a relationship. Now, it's your turn. Try to give a definition for the word: SOULMATE |
The video below will give you a definition for the word SOULMATE. While watching the video, take a piece of paper and a pen and complete the following sentences which are part of the definition. Stop the video after each sentence for you to have time to write down as much information as possible.
- That person you can...
- The one you could...
- The one you could do...
- You don't mind just...
- A person who...
- A person who is beside you in those times when you are in a dilemma...
- A person who you are unashamed to ...
- A person who knows ...
- The person who encourages you to...
- A person who knows you are in a bad mood and...
- A person who stands up for you when...
- A person who will assure that...
- The person who checks on you every day to...
- The person that makes you...
- That person you can spend time with and don't even realize that time is passing by.
- The one you could tell a secret and you don't even realize you are doing it.
- The one you could do anything and everything with without getting bored even if it means doing something you don't like.
- You don't mind just sit down and enjoy each other's company even if there is nothing to talk about.
- A person who understands you without you having to say a single word.
- A person who is beside you in those times when you are in a dilemma and you have a very big decision to make.
- A person who you are unashamed to sing along with even if you don't have a nice voice.
- A person who knows all your flaws and weaknesses.
- The person who encourages you to be yourself and at the same time encourages you to be a better person.
- A person who knows you are in a bad mood or going through a tough time and gives you his or her support no matter how busy he or she is.
- A person who stands up for you when the world goes against you.
- A person who will asssure that everything will be fine. He or she will be by your side all along the way.
- The person who checks on you every day to make sure that you truly are OK.
- The person that makes you feel beautiful.
Focus on
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Let's reflect upon the following questions:
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Do it yourself
Read the following advice given to a woman called Alicia who wrote to a blog called Mars Venus - Down to earth advice on life and love. Alicia's question was the following one:
Dear Lauren,
I am a victim of huge expectations. So, lately I’ve been thinking…is there really a Mr. Right out there for everyone? And if there is, how can I change this fear of mine that he is impossible to find?
-Alicia
Read the advice she was given by Lauren and fill in the gaps using the words from the grid. There are 3 extra words you do not need to use.
guy | attract | other | partner | minded |
get | irritated | support | friendship | like |
makes | date | shy | huge | esteem |
single | grow | anxious | love | happiness |
out | weaknesses | into | tastes | handsome |
Do it yourself
Read the following stages of a relationship and fill in the gaps using words from the box below:
BEGINNING RELATIONSHIPS: crush, ask, sight, courage, blind |
DATING: romantic, falls, on, along, know, seeing |
LOVE AND MARRIAGE: wedding, proposes, engaged, vows, ring, asks |
ENDING RELATIONSHIPS: apart, divorced, break, argue, heartbroken, over |
Do it yourself
Using the text you have just read put the following phrases in the correct order that they might appear in a relationship. Write a number (01-11) next to each stage.
Reading Activity
Read some of the most common break-up excuses and pick-up lines:
BREAK-UP CLICHÉS | FUNNY OR CHEESY PICK-UP LINES |
- It’s not you; it’s me. | - If I could rearrange alphabets, I would put U and I together. |
- I need my own space and time to myself. You’re smothering me. |
- Is that bruise from when you fell from heaven? |
- I’m not ready for a serious relationship right now. | - Are your legs tired? Because you've been running through my mind all day long. |
- You deserve someone better. | - Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see! |
- I need to figure myself out | - Excuse me I have lost my phone number. Could I borrow yours? |
- I really need to focus on my career right now. | - I thought happiness started with an H. Why does mine start with U? |
- I love you but I'm not in love with you. | - Do you have a map? I'm getting lost in your eyes. |
- There are other fish in the sea. | - I will stop loving you when an apple grows from a mango tree on the 30th of February. |
- You’re really great, I’m just an idiot. | - Sorry, but you owe me a drink. [Why?] Because when I looked at you, I dropped mine. |
- I just want to be friends. | - You look so familiar… didn't we take a class together? I could've sworn we had chemistry. |
Adapted from: http://www.englishcurrent.com/topic-dating-upperintermediate-esl-lesson-plan/
Look at the following pictures and tell the story of Ted and Sophie. Use the questions below as a guide for your story:
1. What were they doing when they met? Was it love at first sight?
2. What did they do on their first date?
3. How did they get engaged?
4. Why did they grow apart? What happened?
When telling the story don't forget to link your ideas together by using linking words.
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