Dating

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Dating

Lesson aims

You will be able to understand most of the content in TV programs such as interviews, short presentations, and news reports. 

 

You learn to listen for specific information in a video. 

Meeting someone for a date without knowing anything about them. 

Dating where two couples go out together on a date.

Using websites or apps to meet romantic partners.

Dating someone without the expectation of a long-term relationship. 

Meeting several potential partners in a short period, usually a few minutes each. 

Having a romantic relationship with someone who lives far away. 

Online Dating

Speed Dating

Blind Dating

Double Dating

Casual Dating

Long-Distance Dating

Badoo

Match

Lexa.nl

Hinge

Bumble

Tinder

To grow larger or more extensive

Forbidden or socially unacceptable

To go up or increase

Producing a lot of something

To become smaller or less

Prolific

Taboo

Expand

Decrease

Rise 

uitbreiden

toenemen

The author is __________ and writes many books every year.

Talking about money is often considered __________.

The company plans to __________ its business to new countries.

The number of visitors to the museum __________ last month.

Prices are expected to __________ due to high demand. 

Expand

Rise

Prolific

Decreased

 Taboo

uitbreiden

toenemen

Video

Informative

Narrated

Actual exam material

prolific -vruchtbaar

billion - miljard

taboo

expand - uitbreiden

decrease 

rise

What did they say about The Netherlands in the video?

What happens when a women makes the first move?

The biggest users of dating apps in the world. 

Society shames them, blames them. 

00:13

What kind of partner might someone look for according to the video?

1. Someone who loves sports
2. Someone good looking
3. Someone who likes animals
4. Someone who likes to use dating apps

00:27

What was the first major online dating site?

1. Taboo
2. match.com
3. Bumble
4. Tinder

I've been dating someone for a few months, but I'm not sure if they're the right person for me. How can I tell?

agony aunt/advice columnist

I've been dating someone for a few months, but I'm not sure if they're the right person for me. How can I tell?

Dear Reader, it's important to observe how you feel when you're with this person. Do they make you feel happy, respected, and valued? Communication is key, so talk to them about your worries and see how they reply. Trust your instincts and don't be afraid to take your time.

00:53

Some people say app dating has totally changed their life.

1. True
2. False

completely revolutionized

01:16

How many people around the world are using dating apps?

1. 180 million
2. 12,4 % of population
3. 12,5 % of population
4. 295 million

01:49

What impact has online dating had on society according to the video?

1. It has had no impact
2. It has made dating more difficult
3. It is possible to meet partners from further away
4. It had negative effect on social network

02:42

What did Whitney Wolfe want to achieve with Bumble?

1. Make an app that will change society
2. Make an app that will keep social norms
3. Make an app where women make the first move
4. Make an app for middle-aged singles

03:03

What has the increase in online dating in Britain been associated with?

1. A rise in dating-related crime
2. A decrease in dating-related crime
3. No change in dating-related crime
4. A rise in traditional dating

03:26

Online dating is going to get smaller.

1. True
2. False

Agony Aunt

Read the letter

Think about what kind of advice can you give

Write it down

Dear Agony Aunt,

I have a crush on my best friend, Alex, but I'm afraid that if I tell him, it might ruin our friendship. We've been friends for years, and I don't want to lose that. How can I let him know how I feel without risking our friendship?

Sincerely, Conflicted Friend

Dear Agony Aunt,
I have a bit of a situation. My pet parrot, Polly, has developed a crush on my neighbor's cat, Whiskers. Every time Whiskers walks by, Polly starts singing love songs and trying to impress the cat with her vocabulary. It's getting a bit out of hand. What should I do? Sincerely, Perplexed Parrot Owner

Taalblokken :)