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.
Who doesn’t love to get a good deal? But with some expensive purchases, even if you get a bargain, you still have to spend a lot of money. You just have to hope you can find something that doesn’t break the bank.
If something breaks the bank, it is very expensive. Jason wants to buy something nice for his girlfriend Devan. He knows he will need to spend some money, but he doesn’t want to break the bank, so he asks his most financially savvy friend, Jeff, for advice.
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.
Jason: Hey Jeff. Do you know anything about jewelry?
Jeff: Jewelry?
Jason: Yeah.
Jeff: No, not really. Although I am invested in commodities.
Jason: Well, I don’t know what that is, actually.
Jeff: You know, silver, gold.
Jason: Do you know anything about diamonds?
Jeff: Diamonds…not a good investment.
Jason: I’m not really looking for an investment. I want to get Devan something nice, you know? But that doesn’t break the bank...
Jeff: Break the bank? Why? You’re not going to pop the question, are you?
Jason: No. I just want to get her something nice. You know how girls are, if you don’t get them nice things every now and then, they freak out.
Jeff: Well, tell me about it. Ella, recently…We had to settle the score, so I bought her this pair of shoes. Man, those things set me back.
Jason: See, that’s what I’m talking about. I gotta get something that’s not too expensive.
Jeff: Well, you know, jewelry’s a good idea. I mean, you can always get vintage stuff.
Jason: Vintage…like, used? Doesn’t that break the rules?
Jeff: Ha! Would you rather break the bank or break the rules? Break the rules, man.
Jason: Alright, alright.
Jeff: Women love that stuff. It’s from a more romantic time. Think of it.
Jason: Yeah, you’re right. Old-school jewelry…
Jeff: Yeah.
Jason: ...from when the world was a more romantic place.
Jeff: Clark Gable.
Jason: Thanks, that’s good advice. Thank you.
Jeff: That’s not free advice. I’m gonna have to charge you for that. But I will give you some good advice.
Jason: What’s that?
Jeff: Start packing your own lunches. This stuff can really break the bank. That adds up.
Jason: It adds up to a delightful meal. And that, my friend, is priceless.
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Discussion
After she planted the seed that she wants to get married, Jason has decided to propose to his girlfriend Devan. He needs to buy an engagement ring. But they’re so expensive. He needs one that doesn’t break the bank.
Jason knows Jeff knows a lot about money, so he asks him for advice. Jeff suspects Jason is going to propose, but Jason tells him that he isn’t. He says he just wants to get Devan a nice gift. Jeff suggests vintage jewelry. He says women find it romantic.
But Jeff isn’t done giving advice. He tells Jason if he wants to save money, he should start bringing his lunch to work. Do you need to buy something that might break the bank? Have you gotten a good deal lately?
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