Resisting Temptation

Lower Intermediate (A2) Food American Accent 59s

Learn how to use the word 'tempt' in a natural conversation about trying to stick to a healthy diet while being teased by a friend.

Vocabulary Highlights

tempt /tempt/: To try to get someone to do something, especially something they should not do, by making it seem attractive.; "The warm sun tempted him to skip his afternoon classes." — try to get someone to do something; "Don't tempt me with that delicious chocolate cake; I am on a strict diet." — attract or invite

Speaker 1: Hey Marcus, I really need to stick to my healthy eating plan this week.

Speaker 2: Oh really? But have you seen the new bakery down the street?

Speaker 1: No, and don't tell me about it! I don't want to know.

Speaker 2: They have these amazing warm chocolate cookies. They look so good.

Speaker 1: Stop it! You're trying to tempt me, aren't you?

Speaker 2: Maybe a little bit. Come on, one cookie won't hurt.

Speaker 1: Well, honestly, I did have a very long day at work today.

Speaker 2: See? You deserve a little treat after all that hard work.

Speaker 1: Ugh, you always do this to me. But okay, I'm tempted.

Speaker 2: Yes! Let's go grab one right now before they close.

Speaker 1: Fine, but we have to walk there to burn some calories!

Speaker 2: Deal, let's walk fast.

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