English · A2 · Unit 2
When I was little
My childhood
By the end you can
- Describe where you grew up
- Say what you used to do as a child
- Understand someone's childhood memories
Words and phrases
| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| when I was little | when I was a child | When I was little, we lived in the country. |
| I grew up | I grew up (past of grow up) | I grew up in a small town. |
| we lived | we lived (past of live) | We lived near the sea. |
| I used to | I did this often in the past (but not now) | I used to cycle to school. |
| I played | I played (past of play) | I played with the children next door. |
| the summer holidays | the long school holiday in summer (American: summer vacation) | In the summer holidays we went to the beach every day. |
| my best friend | my closest friend | My best friend was called Lucy. |
| I remember | I remember | I remember my first bike. |
| my grandma | my grandmother (your mum's or dad's mother) | My grandma baked cakes every Friday. |
| my grandad | my grandfather (your mum's or dad's father) | My grandad had a boat. |
| primary school | school for children aged 4 to 11 (British) | My primary school was near our house. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- When I was little, I lived in .
- I used to .
- I remember .
Then talk it through
A friend shows you old photos and asks about your childhood. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.