WE GOT ALONG WELL RIGHT AWAY, AND NOW WE'RE GOING OUT

 This topic teaches learners how to talk about the beginning of relationships, focusing on forming connections and describing romantic or friendly bonds. Students will learn vocabulary and grammar to express how relationships start, use phrasal verbs like "get along," and describe ongoing situations with the present continuous tense. By the end of the lesson, learners will feel confident discussing relationships and describing personal experiences.

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GRAMMAR

1. Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are combinations of verbs with prepositions or adverbs, creating new meanings.

• Get along (with): To have a good relationship.
  Example: We got along well from the start.

• Go out (with): To date someone romantically.
  Example: We’re going out now.

2. Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous is used to describe actions happening now or temporary situations.

• Structure:
  Subject + am/is/are + verb (-ing) + complement.

• Examples:

  • We’re going out now.
  • They are getting along well.

3. Past Simple Tense

The past simple is used to describe completed actions in the past.

• Structure:
  Subject + past form of the verb + complement.

• Examples:

  • We met last month.
  • She introduced me to her friends.

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VOCABULARY

1. Meet: To see or be introduced to someone for the first time. (We met at a party.)
2. Instantly: Happening immediately. (We liked each other instantly.)
3. Friendship: A relationship between friends. (Our friendship grew quickly.)
4. Connection: A strong bond or understanding between people. (We felt a connection right away.)
5. Romantic: Showing love or affection. (Their relationship became romantic.)
6. Compatible: Able to get along or work well together. (We’re very compatible.)
7. Date: A social meeting between two people. (We went on a date last week.)
8. Enjoy: To like something. (We enjoy spending time together.)
9. Support: To help or encourage someone. (She is very supportive.)
10. Special: Unique or important. (He’s a special person in my life.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• We met at [place].
• We got along well right away.
• Now we’re going out.
• We have a lot in common.
• Our first date was at [place].
• I really enjoy spending time with them.
• She’s very special to me.
• He makes me laugh all the time.
• We’re very happy together.
• Do you want to meet them?

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. We got along well right away.
2. Now we’re going out.
3. Our first date was amazing.

Negative Sentences

1. We didn’t argue at all.
2. She doesn’t like crowded places.
3. We’re not going out tonight.

Questions

1. Did you get along well at first?
2. Where did you meet?
3. Are you going out this weekend?

Answers

1. Yes, we became friends immediately.
2. We met at a coffee shop.
3. No, we’re staying home.

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CONVERSATION

Liam: So, how did you meet your girlfriend?
Noah: We met at a mutual friend’s party last month.
Liam: Really? What happened?
Noah: We started talking, and we got along well right away.
Liam: That’s great!
Noah: Yeah, we found out we have a lot in common. Now we’re going out.
Liam: That’s awesome. When’s your next date?
Noah: This weekend! We’re going to the park.

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READING

"How We Became a Couple"
I met Mia three months ago at a book club. She was sitting across from me, and we started talking about our favorite authors. We got along well right away because we both love reading mystery novels. After the meeting, we exchanged phone numbers.

A week later, we went out for coffee. It was our first date, and we had a great time. We talked for hours and laughed a lot. Over time, our friendship grew into something more.

Now, Mia and I are going out. We enjoy going to bookstores, watching movies, and cooking together. She’s kind, funny, and very supportive. I feel lucky to have her in my life, and I’m excited about what the future holds for us.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where did the writer meet Mia?
   A: The writer met Mia at a book club.

2. Q: What is their common interest?
   A: They both love reading mystery novels.

3. Q: What did they do on their first date?
   A: They went out for coffee and talked for hours.

4. Q: What activities do they enjoy together?
   A: They enjoy going to bookstores, watching movies, and cooking.

5. Q: How does the writer feel about Mia?
   A: The writer feels lucky to have her in his life.