“Conversation Starter Lesson Series: Intermediate” is designed for intermediate-level ESL learners who want to improve their fluency and confidence in speaking English.
Each lesson includes an engaging reading material with audio, vocabulary and expressions, comprehension questions, and discussion questions to be used for one to one class, group class, or self-study for both online and offline classes.
Unit 1: Family and Relationships
Story 02: Marriage
Key Lesson Vocabulary & Expressions: Look over and review before proceeding.
- Independent
- Compromise
- Social life
- Merge
- Learning process
- Balance
- Rewarding
- Positive
- Negative
- Significant
Read or Listen to the following passage:
Getting married was one of the biggest changes in my life. It was exciting and scary at the same time. On the positive side, I was happy to be with the person I loved and to have someone to share my life with. We had a beautiful wedding and a fantastic honeymoon, and I felt like I was on top of the world.
However, there were some challenging aspects as well. Living with someone else can be difficult, especially when you are used to being independent. We had to learn how to communicate effectively and compromise on things like household chores and finances. It was not always easy, but we were committed to making our marriage work.
One of the biggest changes was our social life. We had to balance spending time with each other and with our friends and family. We had to navigate different social circles and find a way to merge them. It was a learning process, but we eventually found a balance that worked for us.
Overall, getting married was a significant change in my life, both for the good and the bad. It was challenging at times, but it was also incredibly rewarding to share my life with someone I loved.
Comprehension Questions:
- What were the positive aspects of getting married for the narrator?
- What were some of the challenges of living with someone else?
- How did the narrator and their partner handle socializing after getting married?
- Was getting married a positive or negative change in the narrator’s life?
- Did the narrator feel prepared for the changes that came with getting married?ily?
Conversations Starters:
- What is your definition of marriage?
- What do you think are the most important qualities to look for in a spouse?
- How has your life changed since getting married?
- What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in your marriage?
- What are some of the benefits of being married?
- What advice would you give to newlyweds?
- What do you think are the most important factors for maintaining a happy marriage?
- What should a person look for in his or her future spouse?
- How do you think cultural differences impact marriage?
- What is your opinion on arranged marriages?
