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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Childhood
/ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
Meaning:
The time of a person’s life when they are a child.
- I spent most of my childhood playing outside with friends.
Memory
/ˈmeməri/
Meaning:
Something that you remember from the past.
- One of my favorite memories is going to the beach with my family.
Nostalgic
/nəˈstældʒɪk/
Meaning:
Feeling happy and a bit sad when remembering the past.
- Looking at old photos makes me feel nostalgic.
Playground
/ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
Meaning:
A place where children play, usually outside with swings or slides.
- We used to spend hours at the playground near our house.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Listen to the dialogue & Role-play with your tutor.
Situation: Mia and Carlos are talking about memories from their childhood.
Mia
Carlos, do you have a childhood memory that really stands out?
Carlos
Yes! I remember winning a school race when I was seven. Everyone cheered for me. What about you?
Mia
I feel nostalgic thinking about visiting my grandparents every summer.
Carlos
Did they live in the countryside?
Mia
Yes, we’d pick fruits and play all day in their garden.
Carlos
I miss those simple times. After school, we always went to the playground.
Mia
It’s funny how the little things stick with us the most, isn’t it?
Carlos
Absolutely. I even remember the smell of my mom’s cooking. Do you ever write down your memories?
QUESTION
1. What childhood memory does Carlos talk about?
2. What makes Mia feel nostalgic?
3. Why does Carlos write down his memories?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Example
I spent the greater part of my __________ engaging in outdoor adventures with my peers.
A) Childhood
B) Vacation
Answer: A) Childhood
2. One of the most cherished __________ from my early years is our family trip to the coast.
A) Memories
B) Toys
3. Flipping through old photographs often leaves me feeling deeply __________.
A) Bored
B) Nostalgic
4. We would often while away the afternoons at the nearby __________, laughing and playing until dusk.
A) Playground
B) Market
5. The memories we create during our formative years tend to linger in our __________ forever.
A) Phones
B) Hearts
Reflexive Pronouns
Choose the correct reflexive pronoun: ( myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves )
1. I made that paper airplane all by __________.
2. He taught __________ how to ride a bike.
3. We hurt __________ playing soccer.
4. Did you paint that picture by __________?
5. The cat cleaned __________ after eating.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What is your favorite memory from childhood?
2. Did you have a favorite toy or place to play?
3. What made your childhood special?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What is one childhood memory you will never forget?
2. Who were you closest to when you were a child?
3. What kind of games did you play when you were young?
4. Did you go on family trips or holidays as a child?
5. What did you enjoy doing after school?
6. Did you have a favorite teacher or class?
7. What foods remind you of your childhood?
8. What were birthdays like when you were a kid?
9. How did you celebrate holidays with your family?
10. Did you grow up in a city or countryside?
11. What was your favorite thing about school as a child?
12. Did you have any pets growing up?
13. What cartoons or shows did you watch as a child?
14. Have you ever revisited a childhood place?
15. How do your childhood memories shape who you are today?
