Intro
1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.
2. Read and Prepare - Read the introduction and prepare to hear the audio.
How do you cope when you’re not feeling well? For example, maybe, you are sick with a bad cold. Or perhaps, you just got some bad news and you are upset. It can be difficult to keep your emotions positive when you don’t feel your best. You might want to stay in bed all day. You might even try to avoid your friends and keep from talking to anyone. However, when bad things happen, hiding away doesn’t help them disappear! It’s always important to keep your chin up.
We use the expression “keep your chin up” to cheer up someone who is upset. For example, if your sister just went through a bad breakup, you might tell her to keep her chin up… there are plenty of other men out there! If you did not get a job that you really wanted, your friends might tell you to keep your chin up and continue to apply for jobs. To keep one’s chin up means to stay positive and be brave. When you keep your chin up, you keep trying, even when things are not going your way.
Andy just got some discouraging news about Sheila, but Kelsey has an idea. Watch the video to find out what it is.
3. Watch - Watch the video without reading the dialog.
Dialog
1. Listen and Read - Listen to the audio and read the dialog at the same time.
2. Study - Read the dialog again to see how the vocab words are used.
Andy_H: Oh! I got a text message… She says she had to go home… she wasn’t feeling well.
Dominique: Oh no, poor Sheila!
Andy_H: Oh man! I was really looking forward to surprising her.
Kelsey: Keep your chin up, Andy. I have an idea!
Sheila: Hey, Andy.
Andy_H: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sheila!
Kelsey: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sheila!
Dominique: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sheila!
Jordin: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sheila!
Kelsey: We heard it was your special day. We wanted to surprise you with a partay, so we are calling to wish you a very Happy Birthday-even-though-you-aren’t-feeling-so-well day. Jordin got you some…
Jordin: CUPCAKES!
Kelsey: ...with candles aglow, and Dominique wanted you to know…
Dominique: Thank you for being such a hard worker and a fun person to work with…
Kelsey: And I wrote you a song, I changed the words at the last second, so it’s not very long, but Andy has a special message…
Andy_H: Hi, Sheila! I got you these flowers, and I hope you’re having a happy birthday, and I’m really sorry that you’re feeling bad, but we’re all thinking of you, especially me because I really like you, and I would like to date you if you’re interested, no need to answer now…
Kelsey: We hope that you enjoy this tune. Keep your chin up, even if you don’t feel well. Your friends at Travel Bug are thinking of you…
Andy_H: So, Happy Birthday, Sheila! See you soon.
Kelsey: So, Happy Birthday, Sheila! See you soon.
Dominique: So, Happy Birthday, Sheila! See you soon.
Jordin: So, Happy Birthday, Sheila! See you soon.
Sheila: Oh my gosh! That was great! Thank you guys so much! You made me feel so much better! And Andy…
Andy_H: Yes?
Sheila: Yes.
Andy_H: Really?
Sheila: Yes!
Andy_H: YES!
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Discussion
Andy gets a text message from Sheila saying that she is feeling sick and had to go home. He is disappointed because he was looking forward to surprising her and asking her out. However, Kelsey has an idea of how they can still wish Sheila a happy birthday. The team calls Sheila on FaceTime and sings her a song. Kelsey had to change the words at the last minute, so it is a short song, but Sheila still loves it. At the end of the song, Andy asks Sheila if she wants to date him. He tells her that she doesn’t have to answer right away. He is nervous about what she is going to say.
Sheila thanks the team and tells them that they helped her feel much better. She tells Andy “Yes.” She doesn’t need time to think about it… she really does want to go out with him! Andy is so happy that he throws the bouquet in the air and runs around the park!
Do you use Skype or FaceTime to talk to friends? What makes you feel better when you are sick?
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