2026.02.23_Life Stages_Talking about My Life

Life Stages – Talking about My Life

1. Warm-up – From the last lesson

Did you ski this winter? Yes, I did.

Did you go ice skating? No, I didn’t.

Did you swim in cold water?

Did you do Nordic walking?

Did you go for a walk?

2. Life Timeline

3. Guided Practice

I was born in …

I grew up in …

I studied in …

I got a job in …

Now I live in …

4. Breakout Rooms – Conversation

Where were you born?

Where did you grow up?

What was your hometown like?

Where did you study?

Did you go to university?

When did you get your first job?

Did you move to another city?

Did you get married?

Do you have children?

Where do you live now?

5. Sample Answers

1. Where were you born?

I was born in a small town in the south of Slovakia.

→ Really? Was it a quiet place?

→ Yes, it was very quiet and peaceful.

2️. Where did you grow up?

I grew up in a village near the mountains.

→ Nice! Did you like it there?

→ Yes, I did. I liked nature and fresh air.

3️.  What was your hometown like?

It was small but friendly. Everyone knew each other.

→ Really? Was that good or difficult?

→ Sometimes it was good, but sometimes it was difficult.

4️.  Where did you study?

I studied in Bratislava.

→ Why did you choose Bratislava?

→ Because I wanted something new.

5️.  Did you go to university?

No, I didn’t.

→ Why not?

→ I wanted to work and earn money.

6️.  When did you get your first job?

I got my first job when I was 19.

→ Was it difficult?

→ Yes, it was, but I learned a lot.

7️.  Did you move to another city?

Yes, I did. I moved for work.

→ Was it a big change?

→ Yes, it was very different.

8️. Did you get married?

Yes, I did. I got married when I was 30.

→ Really? Was it a big wedding? → No, it was small and simple.

No, I didn’t.

→ Why not?

→ I wanted to focus on my career.