Time To Tell Truth

You've been dating Sarah for three incredible months when you receive devastating news: stage 4 pancreatic cancer, 6-8 months to live. Tonight at dinner, you must navigate this impossible conversation before she hears it from your mutual friend and hospital nurse, Marcus, who processed your labs. The wine is poured, and time is running out.

Challenges

Survivors

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Alex Chen, 34, Tech Project Manager with terminal diagnosis

Conversation Partner

Sarah Bennett (New Girlfriend)

Setting

Intimate corner booth at Noir, an upscale restaurant. Warm candlelight casts dancing shadows across white tablecloth. Two half-empty wine glasses between you.

Location

Noir Restaurant, Downtown District

Learning Objectives

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Find an appropriate moment to interrupt future planning

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Deliver diagnosis news clearly but compassionately

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Maintain emotional honesty while managing Sarah's reactions

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“This Bordeaux is perfect for celebrating! I just found these amazing artist residency apartments in Montmartre for our Paris trip. Six months from now, we could be waking up to French pastries and coffee on our own balcony. What do you think?”

This is how Sarah Bennett (New Girlfriend)'s greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#1055

What You'll Get

🎯Real-world conversation practice
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