Learn about 10 life events you should be able to talk about
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| Hi, everyone, I'm Parris from EnglishClass101.com. In this video, we'll be talking about Top 10 Life Events You Should be Able to Talk About in English. Let's begin! |
| [Normal] "birth" [Slow] "birth" |
| This is when a woman has a baby. The actual verb is "to give birth" and the event is just "birth." |
| For example, you can say "The birth of a child is a major event." |
| [Normal] "graduate" [Slow] "graduate" |
| Graduating is when you finish a school, usually high school or college. |
| For example, you can say "After I graduate, I will travel the world for one year." |
| [Normal] "get a job" [Slow] "get a job" |
| Getting a job is a long and often difficult process that requires interviews, resumes, and searching for the right company, so there's a lot to talk about. |
| For example, you can say "I need to get a job after I finish school." |
| [Normal] "engagement" [Slow] "engagement" |
| When someone gets engaged, it means that they and their boyfriend/girlfriend have decided to get married in the near future. |
| Here is a sample sentence, "What a beautiful engagement ring!" |
| [Normal] "wedding" [Slow] "wedding" |
| A wedding is a ceremony, often in a church, where two people get married. Usually, there's a party after the actual ceremony; this is called the "reception." |
| For example, you can say "Did you get invited to her wedding?" |
| I met my husband studying abroad in Australia. We did a long-distance thing. He's from Italy, I'm from New York. We just did long distance for a while and then we were together for 4 years, and finally got engaged and now we've been married for 2 years! So yeah, it's really interesting. I mean, he speaks fluent Italian, that's where he's from, and my family is Jamaican, so, quite the combination, but it's really cool. And now, I can speak Italian. |
| [Normal] "buy a house" [Slow] "buy a house" |
| Most people wait until they're married to buy a house. Some people even wait until they have children. Depending on where you live, this can be very expensive, so it's considered a major commitment. |
| For example, you can say "You need to have a lot of money to buy a house." |
| [Normal] "anniversary" [Slow] "anniversary" |
| An "anniversary" is a celebration of an event, usually counted by years (e.g. 5-year anniversary). For example, your birthday is the anniversary of your birth. |
| For example, you can say "Silver is the traditional gift for the 25th wedding anniversary." |
| [Normal] "retire" [Slow] "retire" |
| Once people reach a certain age, they usually stop working so that they can enjoy the last few years of their lives. |
| For example, you can say "My parents don't work anymore, they are retired." |
| [Normal] "travel" [Slow] "travel" |
| Traveling is a really fun hobby for many people. It's always exciting to see new places that you've never been to. |
| For example, you can say "It's a lot of fun to travel there." |
| [Normal] "funeral" [Slow] "funeral" |
| A "funeral" is a ceremony held for people after they die. Usually, people talk about the deceased person, and family and friends can see the person's body one last time before they are buried. |
| For example, you can say "The funeral will be held this Sunday." |
| [Normal] "promotion" [Slow] "promotion" |
| When you do very well at your job, you sometimes get a "promotion." This means that you move to a higher position. It usually means you have more responsibility and a higher salary. |
| Here is a sample sentence "After three years, I finally got a promotion at work." |
| [Normal] "move" [Slow] "move" |
| When you "move," it usually means that you're going to change your house. |
| For example, you can say "I'll move at the end of this month." |
| Okay, that's all for this lesson. Which event do you like more? Leave us a comment letting us know. And we'll see you next time! |
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