Episode 45 - Talking About Family
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Learning English Conversation
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Talking About Family 🌟
Description
This is a simple conversation about family. John and Emma talk about Emma's brother and his new job. Let’s learn new words and practice speaking about family in English.
Dialogue
Emma: My brother just got a new job in the city.
John: That’s great news! What does he do?
Emma: He’s a software developer. He’s really passionate about coding.
John: That’s amazing. Is he working on anything interesting right now?
Emma: Yes, he’s developing an app for small businesses.
John: Wow, that sounds useful. My cousin runs a small shop; he might need it.
Emma: I can tell my brother about it. Maybe he can help your cousin.
John: That’s great news! What does he do?
Emma: He’s a software developer. He’s really passionate about coding.
John: That’s amazing. Is he working on anything interesting right now?
Emma: Yes, he’s developing an app for small businesses.
John: Wow, that sounds useful. My cousin runs a small shop; he might need it.
Emma: I can tell my brother about it. Maybe he can help your cousin.
Sentence-by-Sentence Explanation
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My brother just got a new job in the city.
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My brother: Emma’s brother.
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just got: Recently received.
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a new job: A different or first job.
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in the city: In a large town.
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That’s great news! What does he do?
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That’s great news: A way to say “That’s very good.”
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What does he do?: Asking about someone’s job.
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He’s a software developer. He’s really passionate about coding.
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software developer: A person who makes computer programs.
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passionate about: To love or enjoy something very much.
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coding: Writing computer programs.
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Is he working on anything interesting right now?
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working on: Doing or creating something.
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interesting: Something exciting or worth knowing.
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right now: At this moment.
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Yes, he’s developing an app for small businesses.
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developing an app: Making a program for smartphones or computers.
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small businesses: Small companies or shops.
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Wow, that sounds useful. My cousin runs a small shop; he might need it.
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sounds useful: Seems like it will help.
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runs a small shop: Manages or owns a small store.
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might need it: Possibly will use it.
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I can tell my brother about it. Maybe he can help your cousin.
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tell my brother: Speak to her brother.
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help your cousin: Give assistance to John’s cousin.
Vocabulary and Examples
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Developer (개발자)
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She is a software developer.
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Example: "He works as a developer in a big company."
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Passionate (여전적인)
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He’s passionate about his work.
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Example: "She’s passionate about teaching kids."
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Small business (소규모 사업)
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She owns a small business.
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Example: "They started a small business selling handmade bags."
Practice Questions
1.
What is Emma’s brother’s job?
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(a) Teacher
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(b) Software developer
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(c) Shop owner
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(d) Doctor
Answer: b
Answer: b
2.
Who might benefit from Emma’s brother’s app?
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(a) Emma
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(b) John’s cousin
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(c) A teacher
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(d) A doctor
Answer: b
Answer: b
3.
What is Emma’s brother passionate about?
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(a) Teaching
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(b) Coding
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(c) Running a shop
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(d) Medicine
Answer: b
Answer: b
American Culture: Family and Jobs
In the U.S., people often talk about their family’s achievements. Sharing good news about a family member’s job is common. People also enjoy helping each other, like Emma offering to connect her brother with John’s cousin.
Final Words
Talking about family is a great way to practice English. Use simple words, speak slowly, and enjoy learning!
Key Vocabulary Review
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Developer: A person who creates software.
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Passionate: Having strong feelings about something.
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Small business: A small company or shop.
Challenge Yourself!
Can you talk about your family in English? Try writing 3 sentences about them.
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