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.
It’s not easy to be the boss. Often, the boss has to make important and difficult decisions. For example, should the company hire new employees? Or should the company fire some employees? It’s the same for presidents and parents. Presidents must decide which laws should pass and what is best for the country. Parents also have a tough job, too, especially if they have teens. A parent might need to make the call on whether a teen can stay out late on a school night.
To make the call means to make a decision. This is why bosses, presidents, parents, and other leaders are always making the call. They are responsible for making choices that affect other people. If people think that a leader makes the right call most of the time, that leader can become very popular. However, sometimes parents and bosses make the call on something that makes their child or employee very unhappy. In that case, the child or employee will wish they could make the call instead.
It’s very slippery out, and Kelsey might reschedule today’s shoot. Will she make the call? Watch today’s English soap opera to see what she decides to do.
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.
Kelsey: Hey, Dominique.
Dominique: Kelsey! I’m leaving soon. It looks like it might be pretty icy out there.
Kelsey: Yeah, Andy said it was very slippery. He got into a little accident. He’s OK, but I feel really bad.
Dominique: Oh, no!
Kelsey: I need some advice.
Dominique: Sure, Kelsey, what’s up?
Kelsey: Well, the weather is really bad out here. It’s really slippery, and it could get worse. I was thinking about making the call to cancel the shoot.
Dominique: Well, that’s up to you. I know how excited you were about filming your music video.
Kelsey: I feel like I’m cursed. Every time I try to make a music video, something happens.
Dominique: Well, can you reschedule it?
Kelsey: I suppose I could. I’ll have to call the director and make sure she is available another time. And then, make sure everyone else is available as well.
Dominique: Well, I think you should talk to her, and see if you can reschedule the shoot. Then maybe, that’s a good idea. And if she can’t, it’s your call! You know we are here for you and would go out into the weather to help you out!
Kelsey: OK. Thank you, Dominique.
Kelsey: Hello, Sara?
Sara: Kelsey. Fabulous. Wonderful to hear from you!
Kelsey: Hi!
Sara: I was just reviewing our plan for the video today. Everything is looking excellent. I can’t wait… super excited. How are you feeling?
Kelsey: Well, that’s why I am calling. It looks like the weather is really bad out there.
Sara: That’s all right. All of our shots are inside, so no need to worry!
Kelsey: I’m more worried about my friends getting there safely. I’m wondering if we can reschedule the shoot at all.
Sara: I see. Well, let me check my schedule here…. Yup, looks like I’ll have time next weekend. Does that work?
Kelsey: Perfect. I wish I didn’t have to reschedule. I was very excited about today. Do you think it’s a good idea?
Sara: It’s up to you to make the call. I want you to feel as relaxed and comfortable as possible when we film you. So if you’re already worried about today, let’s reschedule it. OK?
Kelsey: OK! That sounds good. It’ll give me more time to practice and prepare. I’m going to make the call to cancel the shoot. Thank you!
Sara: No problem!
Kelsey: Andy. I am so sorry about your fender bender! I wanted to let you know that I’m going to make the call to cancel and reschedule the shoot. We’ll aim for next weekend instead. Is that OK?
Andy_H: Yeah, you know me… just practicing my awesome ice skating moves. Check it out!
Kelsey: Jordin, I’m making the call to reschedule the shoot. So, you have the day off!
Jordin: OK. Well, I hope you’re OK with that decision!
Kelsey: Yeah, I want everyone to be safe!
Jordin: All right, well, I’m going to cozy up with a book and some hot cocoa!
Kelsey: Thank you for the advice, Dominique.
Dominique: Of course, Kelsey. It sounds like you made the right call. I’m going to bundle up and walk to the movie theater. What are you going to do?
Kelsey: I think I’m going to write a new song, today.
Dominique: Enjoy your snow day!
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Discussion
The city just had a snowstorm. Most people are taking a snow day and staying inside with a cup of hot cocoa. Because the streets are so slippery, Kelsey needs to make the call on the shoot for her music video. She doesn’t want to reschedule the shoot again, though, so she calls Dominique for help.
Dominique thinks the decision is up to Kelsey and the director. Kelsey should call Sara, the director. After talking to Sara, Kelsey makes the call to cancel the shoot. Instead of bundling up, her friends can stay home and cozy up on the couch today. Poor Kelsey! Is she cursed to never film her music video? Only time will tell.
How do you feel when you need to reschedule things? Can a person be cursed by bad weather?
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