Content Warning: This conversation deals with domestic violence.
| Level |
Topic |
Speakers |
Length |
| Difficult |
Dating |
Man – Woman |
01:54 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What types of problems can come up in a relationship, including any kind of emotional, physical, or psychological abuse?
Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!
These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, exploring ideas, and sharing opinions.
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In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way?
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In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms.
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For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate.
- Good communication is the most important part of a relationship.
- Long-distance relationships rarely work.
- It’s okay to end a relationship if your goals don’t match.
- People often try to change their partner instead of accepting them.
- Dating apps make it harder to build real connections.
- Arguments in a relationship mean something is wrong.
- Trust takes time to build but can be lost quickly.
- People should talk about money early in a relationship.
- Having different interests makes a relationship more interesting.
- Social media causes more problems than benefits in relationships.
Idioms
“dump someone” = end a relationship
“John’s girlfriend dumped him because he treated her so badly, physically and emotionally.”
“fall for someone” = to begin to love or have feelings for someone
“My sister often falls for the worst guys without getting to really know them.”
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Describe relationships you are in or have been involved in (with friends, partners, even parents). What activities and attitudes create a positive environment in a friendship and marriage?
Online Investigation
Search the internet for information on how to prevent dating violence. What suggestions can you find? What laws exist in your country or area that protect people from such abuse?