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LOVE & MARRIAGE VOCABULARY 2 (ESL)
level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
This second love and marriage vocabulary exercise introduces more nuanced terms for describing relationships, emotions, and social customs around romance. Start with exercise 1 if you haven't already.
1. I asked her out, but she turned me ________ (she said "no").
Correct answer: down
2. A ________ is something that one uses in bars as a way to start talking to someone.
Correct answer: pick up line
3. He thinks she is attractive. = He's got the ________ for her. (*very informal)
Correct answer: hots
4. A person who likes to flirt is called a ________.
Correct answer: flirt
5. You see that cute girl over there? I've been trying to________ all night, but she still hasn't noticed me.
Correct answer: catch her eye
6. I just broke up with my girlfriend. I don't plan to start ________ again right away.
Correct answer: dating
7. I have a ________ on my teacher. = I secretly like my teacher.
Correct answer: crush
8. She's the kind of girl who will not ________ on the first date.
Correct answer: make out
9. It wasn't a long-term relationship; it was only a ________ (a fun, short-term relationship).
Correct answer: fling
10. Of course he likes you; he was blatantly __________ on you last night at the party!
Correct answer: hitting
Love & Marriage Discussion Questions
1. How has dating culture changed in your country over the past generation?
2. Do you think it is important to live with a partner before getting married? Why or why not?
3. What do you think is the secret to a long and happy marriage?
4. How are divorce and separation viewed in your country or culture?
5. Do you think age difference matters in a relationship? Why or why not?
6. What is the most romantic gesture someone could make for their partner?
2. Do you think it is important to live with a partner before getting married? Why or why not?
3. What do you think is the secret to a long and happy marriage?
4. How are divorce and separation viewed in your country or culture?
5. Do you think age difference matters in a relationship? Why or why not?
6. What is the most romantic gesture someone could make for their partner?
KEEP PRACTICING — MORE VOCABULARY FOR YOU:
Love and relationships vocabulary covers a huge range of emotional and social English — these exercises build the full picture.
More love and marriage vocabulary:
Love and marriage 1 (A2/B1)
Love and marriage 3 (B1/B2)
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Family vocabulary 1 (A1/A2)
Emotions and feelings 1 (A2/B1)
Emotions and feelings 2 (A2/B1)
Emotions and feelings 3 (B1/B2)
Describing people 1 (A2/B1)
Describing people 2 (B1/B2)
Party and social vocabulary 1 (A2/B1)
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Love and relationships vocabulary covers a huge range of emotional and social English — these exercises build the full picture.
More love and marriage vocabulary:
Love and marriage 1 (A2/B1)
Love and marriage 3 (B1/B2)
Related vocabulary:
Family vocabulary 1 (A1/A2)
Emotions and feelings 1 (A2/B1)
Emotions and feelings 2 (A2/B1)
Emotions and feelings 3 (B1/B2)
Describing people 1 (A2/B1)
Describing people 2 (B1/B2)
Party and social vocabulary 1 (A2/B1)
Browse all vocabulary exercises →
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