Talking about Family – appearance & personality

Talk about your father. what does he look like?

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general, high-intermed, intermediate

Talking about Family – appearance & personality

You will be prompted to practice these Speaking & Conversation topics. First, read the introduction below:

“Now, let’s take a closer look at the people in our families. We’ll describe our father, mother, brother, or sister by talking about their appearance, personality, hobbies, and special memories we have with them. Use as many descriptive words as you can to paint a vivid picture. This is a great way to practice your vocabulary and speaking skills. Ready to start?”

Speaking Practice

Part A

Talk about your father. what does he look like?

Vocabulary

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1. Appearance:
- Tall/short
- Slim/plump
- Curly hair/straight hair
- Blue/brown eyes
- Glasses/freckles
- Fashionable/dress casually

Sample Answer

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1. Appearance:
"My father is tall and has curly hair. He always wears glasses and likes to dress casually on weekends."

< Listen to audio >

Speaking Practice

Part B

What kind of a person is your mom? What is she like?

Vocabulary

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2. Personality:
- Kind-hearted
- Strict/lenient
- Funny/serious
- Outgoing/introverted
- Hardworking/lazy
- Patient/impatient

Sample Answer

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2. Personality:
"My mother is kind-hearted and very patient. She has a great sense of humor and always makes us laugh."

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Speaking Practice

Part C

What does your sister do in her free time?

Vocabulary

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3. Hobbies:
- Reading books
- Gardening
- Playing sports
- Cooking/baking
- Watching movies
- Traveling

Sample Answer

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3. Hobbies:
"My sister loves reading books, especially fantasy novels. We often share our favorite stories with each other."

< Listen to audio >

Speaking Practice

Part D

Let’s talk about your memories from childhood, in your family!

Vocabulary

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4. Special Memories / Anecdotes:
- Childhood memories
- Family trips
- Holiday celebrations
- Funny stories
- Lessons learned
- Shared hobbies

Sample Answer

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4. Special Memories / Anecdotes:
"One of my favorite memories with my brother is when we went camping last summer. We had so much fun roasting marshmallows and telling stories around the campfire."

< Listen to audio >

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Talking about Family – appearance & personality

Conversations

general, high-intermed, intermediate