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Love – Family
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There are several types of love. There is the love
you have for your parents or children, the love you have for your wife or
husband, the love you feel for a new girlfriend or a boyfriend, and the love
you have for a friend. These are the primary things I will cover here. If you
are curious about other types, feel free to ask specific questions and we will
tell you the English equivalent. For now, let's talk about love.
Family love
I heard that the most unselfish love is the love from the mother to her child.
It must be powerful and if you are a mother, you will probably understand. It's
not common to talk to your mother or father about how much they love you. It is
more common to talk to friends about this. Here are some sentences for this
conversation.
Talking to friends about parents
I
can't believe how much parents love their children."
Although
my mother always nags at me, I know she loves me so much."
I'm
amazed at how much my parents gave up to give me a better life."
I'm
such a bad daughter. After realizing how much my parents gave me, I feel so sad
that I didn't show my appreciation."
I
think you will understand how much your parents love you when you get your own
children."
When
my parents can't take care of themselves, I will feel happy to take care of
them. It's the least I can do to repay all that they gave me."
Talking to friends about children
I
don't know what I would do if I lost my child."
I
finally understand how easy it was for my parents to give me so much after I
got my daughter."
I
love my son so much. I don't know what I would do without him."
Love
is so powerful. Even before my son was born, I had this bond with him that I
couldn't understand."
I'm
going to do everything for my child."
Love - Friend and Husband and Wife
Love for a Friend
Some countries have a word for love between friends. For example, in Korean,
the word is called Jung. The English language doesn't have this word. Basically
when you feel love for a friend, you care for them deeply. You should
understand that when someone says 'I love you' between friends, it doesn't
imply anything sexual.
Jackie
is my best friend. I love her so much."
You're
such a good friend. I love you man."
Suzie
is the sweetest person. I love her to death."
Love between Husband and Wife
Love between the husband and wife loses the initial bubbly feeling, but it
becomes more powerful and more solid. It's easy to express how you feel by
three simple words.
I
love you."
After
5 years, I love you more than ever."
I
love you more now than I ever have."
Other ways to express your love without saying 'I love you.'
I don't
know if I could go on with you."
You
need to take care of yourself better. I don't want to lose you early."
You
mean more to me than anything in the world."
I
wouldn't be able to live if something happened to you."
Love - Infatuation or Love
Between a new boyfriend or girlfriend
Many people mistake infatuation for love. When you first meet someone and you
feel you are in love with that person, it's not really love. Love takes time to
grow. Your infatuation and lust can turn into love after you get to know one
another. But if you feel this bubbly sensation inside and can't think about
anything except the other person, then it's merely infatuation. However, this
infatuation is so powerful that it drives people crazy. The next section will
provide many different example sentences. Let's take a look at this powerful
feeling.
Things initially said
My
days are empty without you by my side."
I
can't say I love you because what I feel inside is more than love."
I
don't think it's possible to feel more love than I have for you."
My
feelings are so strong that even when we are apart, I think you can feel my
love for you."
In
the cold lonely night, the sound of your name comforts me."
My
eyes are fixed on your picture when we are apart."
I
take you everywhere with me. In my heart you are there."
I
love you more than I love life. You mean more to me than you can understand."
I
want you so much. I need you so much. I love you so much."
I
think I'm in love. Whenever I'm not with her, I feel so weak."
I
can't think of anything besides her."
She
is the first thing on my mind, and the last thing before I sleep. Even in my
sleep, I am with her."
I
find myself banging a wall controlled by a strong desire to be with her."
Love - Talking to Friend
Questions and Answers
When
was your first love?"
I
fell in love for the first time in high school. We only dated for 3 months, but
I had the strongest feeling for her."
My
first love was in college. We were together for 2 years. I loved him a lot, but
it's over now."
My
first love was in college. We ended up getting married."
What
was your first love like?"
My
first love experience was so powerful. It drove me crazy. I don't know if I
could handle it again, but it was definitely an amazing experience."
My
first love can be described like a romantic fairy tale. I would speak poems
into her ear and kiss passionately in the night."
General Statements
I
think I'm in love with her."
I
met this girl last week. We've been talking on the phone every night. I think
I'm falling in love."
I'm
crazy about her. What do you think I should do?"
There are many more things to say about this subject. I encourage you to write
down what you feel. If you are uncertain if it is grammatically correct, feel
free to ask us. We will answer all your questions. For now, let's move on to
practice.
Love - Interactive Practice
Click on Listen
All and follow along. After becoming comfortable with the entire conversation,
become Person A by clicking on the Person A button. You will hear only Person B
through the audio file. There will be a silence for you to repeat the sentences
of Person A. Do the same for Person B. The speed of the conversation is native
speed. Use the pause button if the pause between each sentence is too fast for
you. After practicing several times, you will be able to speak as fast as a
native.
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Person A |
Person B
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A: "Hey
Jack. How's it going?"
B: "I'm falling in love."
A: "What! With who?"
B: "That girl in my econ class. She is so hot."
A: "Did you guys go on a date already?"
B: "No. I didn't even talk to her yet. But I think I'm in love."
A: "Does she have a boyfriend?"
B: "I don't think so. I've been following her around campus and I
haven't seen another guy."
A: "Dude, you're a stalker man. Just ask her on a date."
B: "I plan on running into her in the cafeteria when she's alone. I
think I'll ask her then."
A: "So why do you think you're in love?"
B: "She's the only thing I can think of all day long."
A: "That's called blind love. Well, I gotta run. Tell me how it goes
next week."
B: "Aright. I'll talk to you later."
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Person A |
Person B
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A:
"Happy anniversary honey."
B: "Happy anniversary baby."
A: "It's been one year since we got married. It was so fast."
B: "Yeah. And I love you so much."
A: "Really? What do you love about me?"
B: "Well, you're beautiful, smart, with a wonderful personality."
A: "What else?"
B: "I also think you're sexy."
A: "You're embarrassing me."
B: "You asked."
A: "I love you so much. I'm so happy and I think we have a wonderful
marriage."
B: "Me too. Let's make every year better and better." | |