Speed dating is a formalized matchmaking process where people meet a large number of new people in a short period of time. It originated as a way for Jewish singles to meet and was popularized in the late 1990s in California. During speed dating, participants have a series of short, timed conversations, typically 5 minutes or less, back to back with a new person. Supporters argue that speed dating is efficient as it allows people to quickly decide if they are compatible and first impressions can be lasting. The document provides background on speed dating and suggests an activity where students role play a speed dating conversation.

1. VALENTINE´S DAY
B2 IES SANTA ROSA DE LIMA
SPEED DATING
PRE-TASK
 What is it?
 Had you ever heard about it?
 What´s your opinion about it?
Speed dating is a formalized matchmaking process or dating system whose
purpose is to encourage people to meet a large number of new people. Its origins
are credited to Rabbi Yaacov Deyo of Aish HaTorah, originally as a way to help
Jewish singles meet and marry. "SpeedDating", as a single word, is a registered
trademark of Aish HaTorah. "Speed dating", as two separate words, is often used
as a generic term for similar events.
The first speed-dating event took place at Peet’s Café in Beverly Hills in late 1998.
Soon afterward, several commercial services began offering secular round-robin
dating events across the United States. By 2000, speed dating had really taken off,
perhaps boosted by its portrayal in shows such as Sex and the City as something
that glamorous people did. Supporters argue that speed dating saves time, as most
people quickly decide if they are romantically compatible, and first impressions are
often permanent.
Do you agree with the last sentence?

2. VALENTINE´S DAY
B2 IES SANTA ROSA DE LIMA
WHILE-TASK
Match the words and their definitions:
the latest dating phenomenon only two people talking at any one time
partners the latest way to meet possible partners
sweeping across the UK someone whose gender is different from yours
special one here, two people in a romantic relationship
opposite sex the person you really like and would like to have a
relationship with
one on one becoming very popular all over the UK
Click on
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/lear
ningenglish/
Read the article and look for the right words:
1. when you like someone in a romantic way
2. appear in a positive and interesting way to the other person work out
3. here, attraction
4. correct assessment
5. you can't force love to happen
6. to be determined to achieve something
7. your perfect match

3. VALENTINE´S DAY
B2 IES SANTA ROSA DE LIMA
POST-TASK
Role- play a speed dating conversation with your
classmate. Use this chart to help you.
“I would certainly recommend it to anyone who wants to socialise and
possibly find Mr or Mrs Right, There was no way otherwise I could get to
meet 35 potential dates in one night and I am looking forward to trying it
again!"
Leave your opinion here:
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