Learn English with Anglophenia

• ☐ ☐ ☐ turns out [phv] - surprisingly
• ☐ ☐ ☐ at the best of times [exp] - in the easiest situations
• ☐ ☐ ☐ get their heads around [exp] - understand
• ☐ ☐ ☐ terminology [n] - vocabulary
• ☐ ☐ ☐ blush [v] - turn red in the face because of embarrassment [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ doesn't really come into it [exp] - isn't important
• ☐ ☐ ☐ boils down to [exp] - the most important part is
• ☐ ☐ ☐ proper [adv] - very (BrE)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ well [adv] - very (BrE)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ equivalent [n/adj] - something similar to
• ☐ ☐ ☐ swanky [adj] - rich, luxurious, high-class
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a Fabergé egg [n] - a type of Russian jeweled egg [image]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Iggy Azalea [n] - a pop singer who sings a song called "Fancy" [image] [ Link ]
• ☐ ☐ ☐ make out with [phv] - kiss passionately for a long time
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a peck on the cheek [exp] - a friendly little kiss on the cheek
• ☐ ☐ ☐ something you're into [exp] - something you enjoy doing
• ☐ ☐ ☐ chat (someone) up [phv] - talk to someone new because you are interested in them
• ☐ ☐ ☐ get lucky [exp] - have sex
• ☐ ☐ ☐ fool around [phv] - kiss and touch in a sexual way
• ☐ ☐ ☐ seduce [v] - try to attract or have sex with
• ☐ ☐ ☐ romantically involved with [exp] - in a romantic relationship with
• ☐ ☐ ☐ until your heart is content [exp] - as much as you want
• ☐ ☐ ☐ past the realms of [exp] - beyond, more than
• ☐ ☐ ☐ cop off [phv] - kiss and touch in a sexual way (or have sex)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ Austin Powers [n] - a movie character who often says "shagadelic" [image] [ Link ]

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

1. The woman thinks that English ______ a romantic language.
   is
   isn't
   
   
2. In this sentence:
   Elizabeth Bennett thought Mr. Darcy was proper fit.
   "Fit" means ______.
   strong
   attractive
   a good match
   in good physical shape
   
   
3. Buff is ______ fit.
   similar to
   stronger than
   the opposite of
   
   
4. Outside of the UK, fancy generally means ______.
   special
   beautiful
   luxurious
   
   
5. In the UK, fancy generally means ______.
   take
   like
   buy
   
   
6. The British meaning for the word "fancy" comes from ______.
   fantastic
   fantasy
   faint
   fatal
   
   
7. Snogging means ______.
   talking to someone you like
   passionate kissing
   a small kiss
   having sex
   
   
8. The woman thinks the word "snog" is ______.
   great
   weird
   romantic
   disgusting
   
   
9. It is ______ to snog a relative.
   common
   unusual
   
   
10. Someone who is "on the pull" could be _______.
    trying to meet someone at a bar
    on a blind date set up by a friend
    on a date with their boyfriend or girlfriend
    
    
11. It is ______ to say, "I am trying to pull my girlfriend."
    common
    unusual
    
    
12. ______ means "have sex" in American (AmE) English.
    Hit a home run
    Shag
    
    
13. ______ means "have sex" in British (BrE) English.
    Hit a home run
    Shag
    
    

Directions: Change the dating expressions from American to British English.

1. The new guy in our class is so hot.

   The new guy in our class is well/proper fit.

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2. I think Mary really likes him.

   I think Mary really fancies him.

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3. Well, she should be careful. I think I saw him making out with Carol last week.

   Well, she should be careful. I think I saw him snogging (with) Carol last week.

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4. He was out trying to hook up last weekend.

   He was out on the pull last weekend.

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5. Do you know if they got it on?

   Do you know if they shagged?

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Directions: Choose the one most natural word for the blanks below to complete the sentences.

• You thought French was the (most) romantic language there was, right?
• Dating can be confusing at (the) best of times.
• (Is) it okay to hold hands (on) the first date?
• Careful now. You might start (to) blush!
• Whether or (not) they're actually in good physical shape doesn't really come into it.
• Buff is a word that has the (same) meaning as fit.
• Outside of (the) UK, fancy (is) generally applied to swanky hotels, Fabergé egg, and Iggy Azalea songs.
• So, (if) you desired someone, you would say you fancied them.
• Snogging is (the) best word! I'm going to say it again. Snogging.
• Much (like) making out, snogging should only (be) used in a romantic context.
• It is not the same (as) a peck on the cheek.
• To pull someone can generally mean anything (from) snogging to a bit of fooling around,
• Now when two people love (each) other very much...
• Yep, shagging, bonking, or getting your leg over are (what [words, expressions]) you Americans might call a home run.
• Also, let's (say) you found someone super fit and you wanted to go all the way with them.

1. Did any of these expressions make you blush?
2. Are you more familiar with American or British dating words? What expressions from the video did you already know? Which ones were new?
3. Are there any terms or expressions from the video that you find particularly interesting or amusing? How about offensive? Why?
4. Are there any similar expressions or terms in your language that are used to describe dating and romance? Can you give a few examples?
5. Have you ever experienced a misunderstanding or miscommunication related to dating terminology? How did you deal with it?
6. Do you know any British or American dating language that has become popular in the last few years? (Try to be polite.)
7. After a date, who do/did you usually talk to about it? How much detail do/did you include?
8. Do you think men or women share more details with their friends after a date? Why?
9. The video starts off by asking some common dating concerns. What is your opinion on these common dating questions?
   - How soon should you text/DM after a first date?
   - Is it okay to hold hands on the first date?
   - How do you navigate the transition from dating to being in a committed relationship?
   - How many dates should you go on before you give up on (stop seeing) someone?
   - Is it okay to have a first date on Valentine's Day?