Background: In this podcast we talk about love at first sight. Does anyone believe it is possible to really fall in love the first time you meet someone? Let us know on the discussion forum.
Discussion forum
Love
ESL Reading
| A: You broke up with Sue a year and a half ago. You must be ready to get back in the game by now!
B: It’s been so long, I wouldn’t even know where to begin. A: Let’s go to the bar and try meeting a few ladies. Do me a favor though and don’t latch on to the first one you see. Try playing the field for once in your life! A: Probably a good idea! I guess I have been known to fall for the first girl that gives me any sign of attention. |
Phrases and Vocabulary used:
Get back in the game- This means to get back in the “dating game”. Single people are considered to be “in the game” because they are always potentially looking for dates.
Wouldn’t even know where to begin – This phrase means is often used when you would like to do something but you have absolutely no idea as to how to do it.
I’d love to own my own website but I wouldn’t even know where to begin since I know nothing about computers.
Latch on to the first one you see – to start a romantic relationship with the first person you meet
She seems to really need a boyfriend. Anytime she is single she will latch onto the first guy that she meets.
Playing the field – dating more than one person at the same time. None of them are very serious relationships.
He just got out of a long-term relationship so he’s just going to play the field for a while.
Falling for – falling in love with.
He can’t get her out of his mind. I guess he’s already fallen for her.
Any sign of attention – if someone shows interest in you in any way.
I bet she’ll date the first guy who gives her any sign of attention.
June 18th, 2008 at 9:48 am
does \’get back in the game\’ only relate to dating? Will somebody be in the game (ex. jogging) when his leg will be ok? (that\’s me)
June 18th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
i have to say A is a bad advicer cuz he suggests B go to the bar to find a girl and not fall for love at first sight? makes no sense! to not fall for love at sight but have a stable relationship requires long term communication and mutual understanding, obviously bar is anything but a good site! what do you say?
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May 3rd, 2009 at 8:37 am
Yesterday love was such an easy game to play; so today I am not ready to get back in the game.