Hi. In the classroom today you will think about what is most
important in a relationship.
Everyone has a different opinion about relationships.
A few of the most important aspects of a relationship include the
following.
Love which is a deep, tender, feeling of affection toward a person.
Sex which is an act of intimacy between two people.
Excitement which is a feeling of freshness and stimulation between
two people.
Trust which is firm reliance on the integrity, ability, or character
of a person.
Loyalty which is a feeling or attitude of devoted attachment and
affection.
Communication which is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or
information.
Commitment which is the state of being bound emotionally or
intellectually to another person.
Similarities which are points, features, or details in which two
people are alike.
Differences which are points, features, or details in which two
people are different.
What do you think is most important in a relationship?
Until next time.
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Most Important in a Relationship
This is a really difficult question. There is no correct
answer and pretty much depends on the personalities of
each person in a relationship. Focusing on what is most
important in a relationship can be the deciding factor
on whether or not the couple stays together.
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Lessons
The following classroom lessons are great for students
who want additional conversation, listening, and reading
practice.
Conversation Lesson -
Beginner Level. Let's
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with a conversation video, a video script, audio
listening practice, video speaking practice, video
pronunciation practice, a new
words section, and a writing activity.
Conversation Lesson
47 - How Can I Help?
(Beginner -
Conversation, Listening, Reading)
In this lesson Pete is fixing his car. Can Anna help
him? She was fixing cars when she was a teenager.
Lesson Video
Watch the video and then do the activities on this page.
Video Script
Anna: Hi, Pete. What are you doing?
Pete: Oh! Hi, Anna. Right now, I am fixing my car.
Anna: How’s it going?
Pete: It’s going … not so good.
Anna: How can I help? I was planning to visit some friends. But if you need
help, I can help. I like helping.
Pete: Anna, I can fix it myself. But thanks.
Anna: Pete, I think I found your problem. These are spark plugs. (holds them up)
Anna: They start the engine.
Pete: I know that, Anna. But there were too many spark plugs … in there. So I
took out the extra ones.
Anna: There are no extras, Pete. You need all of them. Pete, can you fix a car
yourself?
Pete: Well, Anna, last night I was watching the online video course, “You CAN
Fix a Car Yourself!”
Dan: Yes, you CAN fix your car yourself!
Pete: And I watched the first 10 lessons. So, I think I know what I’m doing.
Anna: How many lessons are there?
Pete: Four hundred and fifty.
Anna: 450! That'll take too long! If I fix your car, I'll have it running in 10
to 15 minutes.
Anna: Where’re your tools?
Pete: I have this. (puts a useless tool in her hand). And this. (hands her
another useless tool)
Anna: Great. Um, I’ll get my tools. I’ll be back in a flash!
Pete: But, Anna, I don’t need your ...
(She goes and quickly comes back with tools.)
Pete: … help.
Anna: Pete, when I was a teenager, I was fixing cars -- myself. I learned from a
master.
Anna: You can trust me.
Pete: Okay.
Anna: Great! But we need teamwork. You sit in the car. When I say “go,” you
start the engine.
Anna: Okay, go!
Anna: Stop!
Anna: Okay, go! Huh.
Pete: It's not starting! It’s not starting!
Anna: What’s wrong?
Pete: This car is stupid … stupid, stupid!
Anna: Pete, kicking the tires will not help.
Pete: Well, you did not help, Anna. You did not help!!
Anna: Pete, Pete! Pull yourself together, man. Give me the keys. I must feel the
key in the ignition and turn it myself.
Master: Use the key, Anna. Turn the key, Anna. What are you forgetting, Anna?
Anna: Pete. Pete.
Pete: What?
Anna: You are out of gas.
Pete: I can’t be out of gas. (looks at gauge) I’m out of gas. Sorry, Anna. I’ll
go get some.
Anna: Pete. You relax. Clean your face. You can watch the rest of your online
video course. It’ll be faster if I go … in a flash. Until next time …
Dan (in the online video course): “Lesson 11. Always make sure you have a full
tank of gas!”
Listening
Now practice listening to only the audio portion of the conversation.
Speaking
In this video, learn how to say the new words. Then learn about how to offer and
accept help.
Pronunciation
Use this video to learn about the reduced form of "I will" in the future tense.
New Words
course -
n. a series of classes about a particular
subject in a school
engine -
n. a machine that changes energy (such as heat
from burning fuel) into mechanical motion
face -
n. the front part of the head that has the
eyes, nose and mouth on it
fix -
v. to make (something) whole or able to work
properly again or to repair (something)
flash -
n. a sudden appearance or occurrence of
something
ignition -
n. the electrical system in an engine that
causes the fuel to burn so that the engine begins working
key -
n. a device that is used to open a lock or
start an automobile
kick -
v. to hit (someone or something) with your foot
master -
n. a person who has become very skilled at
doing something
spark plug -
n. a part of an engine that produces a spark
that makes the fuel burn
stupid -
adj. informal. used to refer to something in an
angry or irritated way
tank -
n. a container for holding a liquid or gas
tire -
n. a rubber ring that usually contains air and
that fits around the wheel of a car or bicycle
tool -
n. something (such as a hammer, saw or shovel)
that you hold in your hand and use for a particular task
video -
n. a movie, television show or event that has
been recorded so that it can be watched on a television or computer screen
Activity
In this lesson, Anna helps Pete fix his car. When was
the last time you helped a friend or family member? What
were they doing when you helped? What were you doing to
help them? Write about it in the Facebook Comments
section below. Then practice talking about common
household problems and offering help.
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lesson activity to get the printable PDF version. The
page opens to a new window.
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and other important information.
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