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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s a surprising census data among Americans who have never married. Nowadays, women are more likely to pursue a better career and look for men with stable jobs. On the other hand, men who have never married said finding a woman who would be a good mother is more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript on changes in the American family over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/the-league-dating-app-marriage-dating-trends-us-\/2514824.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What is the marrying age in Spain? Do you think this is the best age to be settling down? Why or why not?<\/li>
  2. According to the research, almost half of Americans ages 24-35 has never been married. Compare this to the situation in your country.<\/li>
  3. What is more important to you in finding a partner, one with a stable career or someone who would be a good husband\/wife?<\/li>
  4. What do you think of the new ways of dating or meeting a potential partner?<\/li>
  5. What are your thoughts on apps such as The League?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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