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Apologizing | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 3

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Warm-up Questions

When was the last time you apologized in English? What did you say?
What are some common reasons couples apologize to each other?
Which “pet names” (sweet names) do people use in your language?

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Apologizing | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 3

Segment 1: The dramatic dialogue + love vs. in love (00:00 – 02:56)

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1. What does the speaker in the dialogue want to know?

Where the other person was last night
Where the relationship is going
Why the other person is angry

2. How do the hosts explain “to be in love with someone”?

You have strong romantic feelings toward someone
You want to live in the same house as someone
You like someone as a friend

3. According to the hosts, who can you be 'in love' with?

Only your boyfriend/girlfriend or spouse
Your parents and family
Any person you admire

Apologizing | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 3

Segment 2: “Can we talk?” and “You know what I mean?” (tone) (02:56 – 06:47)

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1. In this lesson, what does “Can we talk?” usually suggest?

The speaker wants to start a serious conversation
The speaker wants to practice English small talk
The speaker wants to change the subject quickly

2. What does the speaker say “Can we talk?” usually means is coming?

A joke
A compliment
A serious topic (maybe bad news)

3. Which example is identified as the question version of “You know what I mean?”

Example three
Example one
Example two

Apologizing | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 3

Segment 3: Future phrases + pet names + audio review (06:47 – 19:29)

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1. What does “Where is this relationship going?” ask about?

The future of the relationship
The location of the next date
The reason for the argument

2. How do the hosts complete the idea “Maybe it’s just time we…”?

…break up (or do something next)
…buy a new phone
…forget everything

3. In the pet names section, what do the hosts say pet names are NOT?

Sweet names for your boyfriend or girlfriend
Names for your dogs or your cats
Words you can make up yourself

Apologizing | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 3

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1. What is one main language focus of this episode?

Ordering food in a restaurant
Using common relationship phrases and apologies
Talking about travel plans

2. What is the key idea about “You know what I mean?”

It is only used in formal writing
Tone can change it from a statement to a question
It always means you are angry

3. Why do the hosts give many examples with different nouns (career, plot, meeting)?

To show the phrase pattern works in many situations
To teach spelling rules
To test listening speed

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Apologizing | English learning podcast Conversation | Episode 3

Do you think it’s important to say “I love you” often in a relationship? Why or why not?
In your culture, is “Can we talk?” a scary phrase? What usually comes after it?
Which English pet names sound normal to you, and which sound “cheesy”? Why?
Choose one phrase from the lesson (e.g., “Where is this going?”). Create a new example for work, school, or family life.