[Listening Easy] Family Relationships

Pre-Listening Exercise

What five questions could you ask someone about his or her family (e.g., What does your father do?)?

Idioms

“get under someone’s skin” = annoy or bother someone
My brother gets under my skin when he enters my room without knocking.”

“stay-at-home mom” = a mother who doesn’t have a job outside the home
My sister finds satisfaction in being a stay-at-home mom.”

Script (only click after finishing the exercise below)

 

 

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.