Koala English Podcast Ep.28: First date

In this episode of the Koala English Podcast, David and Jade explore the exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking world of first dates. They walk you through every stage of a date — before, during, and after — while teaching common phrasal verbs that English speakers use naturally when talking about relationships.

You’ll learn how to use phrases like ask someone out, go out with, get on, hit it off, break up, and settle down in real conversations. David and Jade explain each phrase clearly in context, so you can understand and use them yourself.

🌟 Useful Vocabulary in This Episode

Date – a meeting with someone you are interested in romantically

Conversation flow – how smoothly people talk to each other

Connection – a natural feeling of understanding or liking someone

Relationship – the bond between two people, romantic or otherwise

Hobby – something you enjoy doing in your free time

Life goals – plans or ambitions for the future

🗣️ Useful Phrases

Ask someone out – invite someone on a date

Go out with someone – be in a romantic relationship with someone

Get on with someone – have a good relationship or get along

Hit it off – like someone immediately or feel an instant connection

Break up – end a romantic relationship

Settle down – start a stable, long-term life with a partner

🌏 Cultural Tips

In Australia, the UK, and the US, first dates are usually relaxed and casual, often over coffee, drinks, or dinner.

English speakers often use phrasal verbs to make the language sound friendly and natural.

Negative experiences are expressed indirectly to be polite, e.g., “We didn’t really hit it off” instead of “I didn’t like them.”

Conversation topics on first dates usually include hobbies, work, travel, or food, while personal questions are avoided at first.

Whether you’re learning English for travel, dating, or everyday conversation, this episode gives you practical tools to sound natural and confident when talking about relationships.

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