Speaking - Describing a Memorable Childhood Event

VOCABULARY

• Childhood: The time when you were a child
• I had a fun childhood in the countryside.

• Memory: Something you remember
• I have a happy memory of my 6th birthday.

• When I was little: Talking about the past (childhood)
• When I was little, I loved playing outside.

• Used to: Past habit that no longer happens
• I used to ride my bike every afternoon.

• Celebrate: To do something special for an event
• We celebrated my birthday with cake and games.

• Favorite: The thing you like most
• My favorite toy was a teddy bear.

• Excited / Happy / Scared / Sad: Feelings you had
• I was excited to open my presents.

KEY QUESTIONS

What is a special memory from your childhood?
One of my favorite childhood memories is when I ____________.
Example: One of my favorite childhood memories is when I got my first bicycle.

How old were you and where were you?
I was ____________ years old and I was in ____________.
Example: I was 7 years old and I was at my grandparents’ house.

Who was with you?
I was with ____________.
Example: I was with my cousins and we played all day.

How did you feel?
I felt ____________ because ____________.
Example: I felt really happy because my whole family was there.

Useful expressions:

“When I was little…”

“I remember…”

“It was a special day because…”

“I used to…”

“It made me feel…”

 

ACTIVITY

Record a 1–2 minute audio describing a childhood memory. Use the vocabulary and expressions from this lesson. Try to include:

• When it happened
• Where you were
• Who was with you
• What happened
• How you felt