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Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

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• take out
• minimize
• social circle
• acquaintance

• mechanic
• step up
• brave
• break down

• book club
• emotional

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If a friend calls to say that her car broke down on the side of the road, you know what you need to do. When a car breaks down, it can’t be started, and it definitely can’t get her to a mechanic. It’s time to step up and be the best friend you can. It’s time to pick her up and take her where she needs to go.

It’s especially important to step up when someone we know breaks down. No mechanic in the world can fix a person who’s sad, working too much, has a broken heart, or just needs to talk. That’s the job of a friend. Sometimes the people we love need us to be brave for them when they can’t be brave for themselves. It’s all part of taking care of each other when life gets difficult.

It’s easy to break down when saying goodbye to friends. Read on to get the whole story in today’s English lesson about feeling emotional.

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Dialog

1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.

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2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.

Brian

Lily

Jessica

Gary

Brian:  I can’t believe you’re really leaving.

Lily:  I know.

Jessica:  Where’s Marni tonight?

Lily:  She couldn’t come, so she took me out to lunch to say goodbye. It was super emotional. We both broke down.

Gary:  Not to minimize your feelings, but tell me exactly what happened with Rafael and Emma.

Jessica:  What are you talking about?

Brian:  Rafael and Emma ran away together.

Jessica:  What? Are you serious?

Lily:  It’s serious. It’s so weird. But, you guys, you have to help me with something.

Gary:  What do you need, Lily?

Lily:  How do I make new friends in Paris?

Brian:  I know. You just stay here.

Lily:  Brian…

Jessica:  Take a class. That’s the best way to meet new people.

Gary:  Jess is right. It’s a great way to build your social circle.

Lily:  OK, but classmates are just acquaintances. How do we actually get to know each other?

Jessica:  You can start a study group.

Brian:  Or just invite them over.

Lily:  That’s true.

Gary:  You could join a book club, or a gym, or…

Jessica:  Making friends in a new city is hard, but it’s not impossible. You just have to be brave.

Lily:  Be brave.

Brian:  I know you can do it.

Lily:  I’m going to totally break down again.

 

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