Stories for English Learners
02. Amy Has a Crush
In this episode, Jon and Amy meet at the video store. Jon asks Amy for movie recommendations and then asks for her phone number.
Everyday Idioms 1 is the ongoing story of Jon and Amy told through 20 short English dialogues. Each lesson introduces 10 expressions (idioms, phrasal verbs, etc.) and features an audio recording, a comprehension task, vocabulary development tasks, and a shuffled dialogue activity.
- Uriel Benitez
- Idioms Course 1
Warm Up
- Who is your best friend?
- What things do you talk about with your friends?
- Where is a good place to meet new people?
- What qualities do you look for in friends?
- 5. What famous person do you have a crush on?
Exercise A
Vocabulary for the story
- Arrange the words on the left side to their correct meanings on the right side by dragging and dropping them.
- Once you have matched all the words, click the “Check Answers” button to see the result.
Ejercicio B
Audio
Difficulty: Begginer (A2)
AMY: Sara, guess what? I have a crush on a boy I met last night.
SARA: No way! Where on earth did you meet him?
AMY: We met at the video store.
SARA: The video store? Well, what’s he like?
AMY: He has brown hair and blue eyes. His name is Jon.
SARA: He sounds easy on the eyes! And? What else?
AMY: Well, he’s tall and well-built.
SARA: He sounds hot! Is he nice?
AMY: Yeah, he’s really sweet. Usually, I’m a nervous wreck, but he was easy to talk to.
SARA: Did he use a pickup line?
AMY: No, he didn’t. He kicked off our conversation by asking me for a movie recommendation.
SARA: He sure asked the right person. You’re the biggest movie fan I know!
AMY: I was glad I had some ideas for him. I think he likes movies too.
SARA: Sounds like you were made for each other. Did he ask for your number?
AMY: He did. I hope he calls me soon!
SARA: I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you.
Exercise B
Comprehension
- 1. Where did Amy meet Jon?
- 2. Describe Jon.
- 3. Was Amy nervous to speak with Jon?
- 4. What is Sara keeping her fingers crossed for?
Exercise C - Writing
Write a blog post for your website.
The main topic should be your recent vacation trip.
Incorporate the following vocabulary words and phrases we have learned in class:
- “have a crush”
- “where on earth”
- “easy on the eyes”
- “hot”
- “nervous wreck”
- “pickup line”
- “kick-off”
- “well-built”
- “be made for each other”
- “keep one’s fingers crossed”
4. Be creative and aim to use as many vocabulary words as possible.
5. Maintain a friendly and informal tone as if you are talking to a close friend.
6. Check your writing for correct grammar and spelling before submission.
7. Submit your work by the due date.
Hello, everyone!
Oh, where on earth should I start? Spain is simply stunning! I kicked off my journey in Madrid, and trust me when I say, this city is easy on the eyes.
In Madrid, I came across a man in a café who was a complete nervous wreck. He was trying to use a pickup line on a woman, but he just couldn’t get his words out right! He was so flustered, it was both endearing and hilarious.
Then, there were the buildings – so well-built, full of character, and simply majestic. Madrid is a city that’s hot, not just in terms of temperature but in its vibrant energy too. The city’s zest is infectious!
Afterwards, I journeyed to Barcelona. Now, I don’t know if it’s just me, but I think I may have a crush on Barcelona. The art, the culture, the people, the city and I seemed to be made for each other.
Barcelona is a feast for art lovers. The colors, the shapes, everything speaks volumes of creativity. Every corner of the city tells a story waiting to be discovered.
This trip has been an unforgettable experience. The journey was so amazing that it made me keep my fingers crossed for more such adventures in the future.
So, if you’re thinking about going on a trip, Spain would be a perfect choice. And remember, there are so many wonderful places on this earth to see. So pack your bags, and find your own adventure!
Until next time, take care!
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