Introduction
Dating can be a fun time in your life if you do it right with some practice. What are some of the best dating ideas you can think of besides going to a movie? Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
- get your picture taken
- go bike riding
- go bird watching
- go for a drive
- go for a stroll at the zoo
- go hiking
- go to a concert
- go to a dance
- go window shopping
- have a cookout
- have a picnic
- have dinner together
- hold hands
- play a board game
- prepare a meal together
- ride the subway around town
- take a walk along the beach
- throw a party
- visit a museum
- watch a movie
- watch the sunset
Practice
Follow-Up Activity
Describe the ideal date. Where would you go? How would you get there? Who would pay for the meal? Use the Internet to help you find ideas. Think of dates for the following situations: outdoors in the summer, indoors on a rainy day, a romantic evening for two, an outing with a group of friends, and a date on a major holiday in your country.