You be the judge: should my boyfriend hold my hand in public?
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To be used to (doing) something
To be keen (on something/ someone)
To get out of your comfort zone
He did take my hand
To guilt-trip someone into doing something
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. What does Chantelle say?
2. What does Hugo say?
3. What does the jury say?
4. What do you say?
5. Does Chantelle seem like a cool girlfriend?
6. Does Hugo seem like a nice bloke?
7. ‘Holding hands is just for young new couples.’ Do you agree?
8. Do public displays of affection annoy you?
9. Is a lack of affection evidence of a lack of love?
10. ‘It is important to constantly tell your loved ones how much you love them.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘When you are sad, you should try and hide it from your loved ones so you don’t bring them down.’ Do you agree?
12. What sacrifices do you make to make your partner happy?
13. What sacrifices does your partner make to make you happy?
14. Do you have similar interests to your partner?
15. Has your partner changed you?