- Book Four -
LESSON 8A. DATING ENGLISH

GOAL: To invite a person on a date and politely accept or refuse an invitation.

A.   PRONUNCIATION FOCUS  Using extended forms for emphasis.
 
	1. You're so-o-o  sweet!       2. Ummm, I looove him!  
	3. Yeeeeeeah, that's nice!     4. Ohhh, your greaaat!
	3. Ughhhh, it su-u-c-k-k-s!    4. Buzzz off, baby!!

B.   CULTURE FOCUS
 
 Answer these questions in small groups
	1.  When do most Japanese start dating?
	2.  What are some popular dating spots in this area?
	3.  If you go out on a date, what time do you have to be home?
	4.  How expensive is a typical date in Japan?

C.   LISTENING/SPEAKING FOCUS

 Ali is in her 20's and asks Eric for a date - 
	Ali:   Hey, do you have any _________1 this Saturday night? 
	Eric:  Not _________2. What's up? 
	Ali:   Have you been to a disco _________3? 
	Eric:  No, not for ages. And you? 
	Ali:   Neither have I but I'm _________4 to check out the ABC disco. 
	Eric:  OK, ___________5 go for it! 
(later in the disco)
	Ali:   This joint is pretty _____________7. 
	Eric:  Yeah, I hope we can find a _________8. 
	Ali:   There' s one over there. 
	Eric:  Do you _________9 like dancing? 
	Ali :  Well, I' m not much of a dancer. 
	Eric:  Don' t ________10 - neither am I. Let' s go for it!
	Ali:   Hey - you' re a quite a dancer! 
	Eric:  Thanks. _________11 for a drink? 
	Ali:   No thanks, but I am hungry.
(an hour or so later)
	Ali:   Well, I'd guess I'd better be getting ______12. 
	Eric:  Thanks for a _____________13 evening. 
	Ali:   You are a _____________14 person. (kiss).
	Eric:  continue __________________________________
	Ali:   continue __________________________________

D.   ROLE PLAY


	A - You like B. Invite him/her out for a date.
	B - You like A, but feel shy. You'd like to date him/her, but worry.

E.   GRAMMAR FOCUS A    "Care for a . . .? "  vs.  "Do you feel like ______-ing . . . ?"


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F.   GRAMMAR FOCUS B - Routine Compliments

    Examples:
	A:   I love your ________!   B:  Thanks. I bought it ________. I really like your _______.
	A:   You have such a ______! B:  Really? That's nice of you to say. I like your ________.

G.   MORE DISCUSSION
 
 Discuss these questions in small groups
	1.  What turns you on (makes you feel good)? 
	2.  What turns you off  (makes you feel bad?
	3.  How do most students here spend their Saturday nights ?
	4.  Do you need your parents' permission to date?
	5.  continue asking questions . . .

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