Learn English meaning of ‘End of an Era’

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• toast
• no kidding
• follow one's heart
• instead

• move
• the States
• in town
• end of an era

• prospect
• rent

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Did you ever have to say good-bye because a friend decided to move? Maybe, it was the end of school, and your friend wanted to move to the States. Or perhaps, this person didn’t want to live in town anymore, and he moved to the country. It’s easy to be happy for someone who is following his heart, but it can be sad to say good-bye. When an important person moves, it’s the end of an era. Life will be different without him.

The end of an era is a time when things change. It is the end of a special period of time. When you finish school or leave a good job, it is the end of an era. You probably have new prospects to think about. When you are at the end of an era, it’s important to celebrate and remember the good times. You can offer a toast to your friends and thank them for their friendship before beginning your new life.

It’s the end of an era for the team from StarScoop.com. Watch these friends celebrate and say good-bye in today’s English lesson.

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Dialog

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Brian

Gary

Romeo

Jessica

Sara_R

Brian:  This is crazy. It really is the end of an era.

Gary:  No kidding! Do you two really have to move away?

Romeo:  Dude! You’re the one who’s riding a motorcycle to South America.

Gary:  Yes, but I am coming back.

Brian:  Hopefully.

Jessica:  Do you think Lily will want to move back to the States?

Brian:  I don’t know. We’ll have to see what happens. But I’m open to anything.

Jessica:  I love that you’re following your heart, Brian. I am so happy for you.

Sara_R:  Don’t you have some good news, too?

Jessica:  Yes! Marni has decided not to go back to school. And instead, she’s going to come work for me.

Sara_R:  Excellent! That’s excellent. I’m glad at least you two are staying in town.

Gary:  Have you found a new roommate yet?

Sara_R:  Not yet, but I have a few good prospects.

Romeo:  I was hoping to get my own apartment when I move to New York City, but I think I’m going to have to get a roommate, too. Rent is too expensive.

Brian:  If you think rent in New York is bad, try Paris!

Jessica:  Boo-hoo. “Paris is so expensive! New York is so expensive!”

Sara_R:  I know, right?

Gary:  I’d like to propose a toast. To good friends, new adventures… to the end of an era!

Brian:  To the end of an era!

Sara_R:  To the end of an era!

Romeo:  To the end of an era!

Jessica:  To the end of an era!

 

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