#372 Is Valentine's Day Really About Love?
2/12/202619 min
Today we're going to talk about Valentine's Day.
But don't worry — this is not going to be a boring episode about chocolates, roses, and red hearts everywhere.
Let me ask you something.
Is Valentine's Day really about love?
Or is it about pressure?
Pressure to buy a gift.
Pressure to be romantic.
Pressure to post something on Instagram.
Pressure to prove that your relationship is perfect.
Get the transcript on my website: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/372-is-valentines-day-really-about-love
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First 90 secondsGeorgiana· Host0:02
Today, we're going to talk about Valentine's Day. But don't worry, this is not going to be a boring episode about chocolates, roses, and red hearts everywhere. [gentle music] Hi, I'm Georgiana, and I'm back with a new episode of the Speak English Now podcast, the podcast that helps you speak English fluently without grammar or textbooks. Before we start, get the transcript. Visit speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast. Okay, let's start. Let me ask you something. Is Valentine's Day really about love? Or is it about pressure? Pressure to buy a gift, pressure to be romantic, pressure to post something on Instagram, or pressure to prove that your relationship is perfect. In many countries, Valentine's Day is huge. Restaurants are full, prices go up, flower shops sell out. People panic because they forgot to make a reservation. And if you're single,