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Sure Thing?

Sure Thing? English, baby! Video Lesson

Date: Sep 01 2009

Themes: Soap Opera, Work

Grammar: Simple Future Tense

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Have you ever had a conversation with a friend and while everything seemed normal at the time, later you find out you weren’t having the same conversation? You remember it differently. Each remembers the other saying things that may or may not have been said at all. That’s what happens on today’s episode of the Ebaby! soap opera.

Ella, as you may recall, quit her job a police officer. It was fun for a while, but now she needs money. Luckily, last week Devan decided to start a company. While Ella and Devan talk about it, does it seem like they’re on the same page?

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Ella

Ella

Devan

Devan

Ella:  So, I was trying to get a couple donuts, you know, typical stuff. My card was declined. I don’t even have three dollars left in my bank account.

Devan:  Bummer. Well, you know, maybe you shouldn’t have left your other job.

Ella:  It is just stressing me out so much. I think I…I’m trying to find a new calling in my life, you know? And, like, I’m really glad you’re starting this American Dream Boat thing because I feel like that could be my next calling. You know?

Devan:  It could be. I would love for all of you guys to work there.

Ella:  Really? Oh my gosh! It would be great!

Devan:  It would be great. I would really, really love it.

Ella:  That’s awesome ‘cause I would love to work for you ‘cause, like, you know, friends…We get each other.

Devan:  Yeah. Friends helping friends. It’s just a great deal all around.

Ella:  Yeah. No, it’ll…

Devan:  I’m excited.

Ella:  Basically, it’s a sure thing so…

Devan:  Well, it’s definitely a sure idea.

Ella:  Yeah. I’m glad you’re sure about that.

Devan:  I’m sure that I would love that if it happened.

Ella:  Oh yeah. It will. It’ll be great.

 

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Discussion

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Ella’s card was declined. She is totally out of money and needs a job, so she’s excited about the idea of working for Devan’s new company.

Devan says she would like for Ella to come work for her, but doesn’t say it will definitely happen. Ella, however, seems to think it’s a sure thing.

When was the last time you misscommunicated with someone like Ella and Devan do in today’s lesson?

 

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Bahauddin.afg

Afghanistan

when  you are very certain about something that is sure thing for her it was sure thing to have a job from her friend. suppose it will be sure thing for you to see your mom at home.

06:34 AM Sep 07 2009 |

Bahauddin.afg

Afghanistan

when  you are very certain about something that is sure thing for her it was sure thing to have a job from her friend. suppose it will be sure thing for you to see your mom at home.

06:34 AM Sep 07 2009 |

wishtolearn

El Salvador

i have never had a credit card and i just think it would be such a predicament to be in such a situation. you know, i think that credit cards are not a good thing. actually, you keep spreeding the money you dont have jejej!!!

02:20 PM Sep 06 2009 |

julywidiawati

Indonesia

I don't remember with my last miscommunication

10:42 AM Sep 06 2009 |

zoebaby

zoebaby

China

this lesson really reminded me of something…last year…i needed to take an interview in guangzhou where i had a friend who is a boy.and i called him and check if it's ok to share a night with him,but he said his room is too small to share many people…damned,i got him wrong and thought he said it's ok….i really felt great….but i checked the msgs again and found i really misunderstanding what he said…it's really embarrassing…i was hurry to explain to him….

06:33 AM Sep 04 2009 |

pan-panich

pan-panichSuper Member!

Russian Federation

what ella named sure thing was only sure idea for devan)

12:06 PM Sep 03 2009 |

vincent_tin

China

Embarassed I don't cacth the meaning of the title "sure thing". Is there anyone can tell me . Doest the "sure thing" metioned by Ella tell us that she will work for Devan or what?

07:40 AM Sep 03 2009 |

sukya

sukya

China

yeah,i have! it's embarrassed!

12:50 AM Sep 03 2009 |

marwa saleh

Iraq

nice lesson :)

10:49 PM Sep 02 2009 |

ciberd7

ciberd7

Brazil

Someday, I told my mom I´d watch a lecture, but She thought I was the person who was teaching the lecture and she, so proud, told my relatives I was so successfull working as teacher, but I didn´t even do anything, I was there just to watch a lecture!!

Finally, I solved out that trouble just saying the true and everything got ok.
 

 

04:56 PM Sep 02 2009 |

Pornphasskul

Thailand

Wow!!!  I'm correct all.

This quiz is so easy. 

06:50 AM Sep 02 2009 |

Mickey123

Mickey123

United States

I can't remember when was the last time I had a miscommunication… however, I think it's clever to not believe in people too much.Wink

03:52 AM Sep 02 2009 |

sofree

sofree

China

It happens all the time in my life. "Are we talking about the same thing?", then a few seconds silence, then burst into laugh. It's pretty fun!

03:13 AM Sep 02 2009 |

Ca_Brazil

Ca_Brazil

Brazil

I wasnt sure about the day that i was supposed to pay a bill, making sure that wouldnt pay late i paid some days before. I couldnt recall what was the deal. 

12:09 AM Sep 02 2009 |

-hafsa-

-hafsa-

Saudi Arabia

God it happens alot!!. but not in such ''work'' thing..just normal stuff..

11:48 PM Sep 01 2009 |

joearde

joearde

China

Coolthis is my first lesson,I love it,THX

11:42 PM Sep 01 2009 |

Romio79

Romio79

Russian Federation

I like it. Rather psychological.

07:16 PM Sep 01 2009 |

Romio79

Romio79

Russian Federation

It seems rather mindless for Ella to quit her job 'cause nothing has been arranged in details about their new project. And now i guess Devan feels really uncomfortable of that misundestanding 'cause she could have another plans about her windfall and hasn't done yet a final desicion about it. 

07:06 PM Sep 01 2009 |

Natalia Queiroz

Brazil

Sometimes it happens to me, when someone undertand you wrong, it's so frustrating.

 ;* Kisses

05:15 PM Sep 01 2009 |

Dragon25

Dragon25

China

someties, something alike really happened to me, then it may make me embarrassed.

04:59 PM Sep 01 2009 |

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