Prince William and Kate Middleton (left image), and Jennifer and David

Commitment

In this fourth episode our couples are talking about taking the next big step… commitment!

Section One: William and Kate

Listen to this interview with Prince William and Kate Middleton, and see if you can answer these questions.

1. What does Kate say couples ‘go through’ by going out with each other for a long time?

2. What does William say he ‘got out of the way’ before concentrating on his relationship with Kate?

The answers are at the bottom of the page. You can also download a transcript of the interview on the right-hand side.

Section Two: David and Jennifer

Now listen to BBC Learning English’s Yang Li interview David and Jennifer. When you’ve listened, try answering these questions:

3. What aspects of a relationship does David say are important to him personally?

4. What phrase does Jennifer use – jokingly – about the length of her commitment to David?

Answers to the questions

1. What does Kate say couples ‘go through’ by going out with each other for a long time?

The good times and the bad times.

2. What does William say he ‘got out of the way’ before concentrating on his relationship with Kate?

His military training.

3. What aspects of a relationship does David say are important to him personally?

Marriage and children.

4. What phrase does Jennifer use – jokingly – to say say how long she plans to commit to David for?

For a very long time.

Next week: Popping the Question