A2: Family, Food, and Travel Catch-Up Conversation
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Practice natural A2 catch-up questions about family, food, restaurants, travel, and this week.
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The Conversation
Topic Chooser. Choose or topics for family, hobbies, restaurants, travel, summer or weekly life. Which topic easiest Starter: I to talk ___ and ___ ___. Follow-ups: Which topic is easiest for you? Which topic is for life? Which topic do you for? Helpful expressions: This topic is easy for me. I can talk this in life. I for this. I do not to talk deeply that.
Question: Which topic feels easiest today?
Follow-ups
- Which topic is easiest for you?
- Which topic is useful for real life?
- Which topic do you want more English for?
Starter
Today, I want to talk about ___ and ___ because ___.
Helpful expressions
This topic is easy for me.
I can talk about this in real life.
I want more words for this.
Today, I do not want to talk too deeply about that.
Topic Chooser. Choose answer style: and longer with reasons, story-style, opinion-style, or plan-style. What of answer do you to practise Starter: I to practise ___ answers. Follow-ups: Do you with or vocabulary? Do you follow-up Do you to speak faster or Helpful expressions: I to speak smoothly. I to longer answers. I with tense. I not difficult
Question: What kind of answer do you want to practise today?
Follow-ups
- Do you want help with grammar or vocabulary?
- Do you want more follow-up questions?
- Do you want to speak faster or more carefully?
Starter
Today, I want to practise ___ answers.
Helpful expressions
I want to speak more smoothly.
I want to make longer answers.
I need help with past tense.
I need useful phrases, not difficult words.
Kids and Family. How have your children been Starter: They have been ___ Follow-ups: What have they been interested in Has with them? Are they easier or difficult than What is thing you to remember from this Helpful expressions: They have energy than They are interested in... They talk It is easier than
Question: How have your children been recently?
Follow-ups
- What have they been interested in recently?
- Has anything changed with them?
- Are they easier or more difficult than before?
- What is one thing you want to remember from this time?
Starter
They have been ___ recently.
Helpful expressions
They have more energy than before.
They are interested in...
They talk about...
It is easier than before.
Kids and Family. What do your children do school or kindergarten? Starter: school or kindergarten, they ___. Follow-ups: Do they have a lot of energy? What do they like to do at Do they play together well? What is the busiest at Helpful expressions: They play with... They a snack They are tired, but active. That is busy
Question: What do your children usually do after school or kindergarten?
Follow-ups
- Do they still have a lot of energy?
- What do they like to do at home?
- Do they play together well?
- What time is the busiest at home?
Starter
After school or kindergarten, they usually ___.
Helpful expressions
They usually play with...
They want a snack first.
They are tired, but still active.
That time is busy because...
Kids and Family. What has been difficult with parenting Starter: it has been difficult to ___. Follow-ups: Is it a or a usual How do you it? What you stay What advice would you parent? Helpful expressions: It is difficult when... I try to stay I It when...
Question: What has been difficult with parenting recently?
Follow-ups
- Is it a new problem or a usual problem?
- How do you usually handle it?
- What helps you stay calm?
- What advice would you give another parent?
Starter
Recently, it has been difficult to ___.
Helpful expressions
It is difficult when...
I try to stay calm.
I usually...
It helps when...
Kids and Family. What has been family life Starter: thing is ___. Follow-ups: Why was it it your easier? Do you like that? Who enjoyed it the Helpful expressions: It was a thing, but... It me happy It the easier. We enjoyed it together.
Question: What has been good about family life recently?
Follow-ups
- Why was it good?
- Did it make your week easier?
- Do you want more time like that?
- Who enjoyed it the most?
Starter
One good thing recently is ___.
Helpful expressions
It was a small thing, but...
It made me happy because...
It made the week easier.
We enjoyed it together.
Hobbies and Golf. Have you had for golf Starter: Yes, I practised ___. No, I not have Follow-ups: Where you practise? What you on? it than What do you to improve Helpful expressions: I practised my swing. I on... It than I to improve...
Question: Have you had time for golf recently?
Follow-ups
- Where did you practise?
- What did you work on?
- Did it feel better than before?
- What do you want to improve next?
Starter
Yes, I practised ___.
No, I did not have time.
Helpful expressions
I practised my swing.
I worked on...
It felt better than before.
I still need to improve...
Hobbies and Golf. What of golf are you on now? Starter: I am on ___. Follow-ups: Why is that Is it What is difficult? Do you prefer practising alone or with someone? Helpful expressions: It is It is a little The difficult is... I prefer practising...
Question: What part of golf are you working on now?
Follow-ups
- Why is that part important?
- Is it getting better?
- What is still difficult?
- Do you prefer practising alone or with someone?
Starter
Recently, I am working on ___.
Helpful expressions
It is important because...
It is getting a little better.
The difficult part is...
I prefer practising...
Hobbies and Golf. What hobby do you for? Starter: I for ___. Follow-ups: Why do you for it? What stops you from doing it When you realistically do it? Would it be relaxing or challenging? Helpful expressions: I but... It me relax. It is hard to find Maybe I do it on...
Question: What hobby do you want more time for?
Follow-ups
- Why do you want more time for it?
- What stops you from doing it more?
- When could you realistically do it?
- Would it be relaxing or challenging?
Starter
I want more time for ___.
Helpful expressions
I want more time, but...
It helps me relax.
It is hard to find time.
Maybe I could do it on...
and Cooking. What have you been cooking Starter: I have been cooking ___. Follow-ups: Is it easy to Does your family like it? Do you cook it What do you always Helpful expressions: It is easy to My family likes it. I cook it when I am busy. I
Question: What have you been cooking recently?
Follow-ups
- Is it easy to make?
- Does your family like it?
- Do you cook it often?
- What ingredient do you always need?
Starter
Recently, I have been cooking ___.
Helpful expressions
It is easy to make.
My family likes it.
I cook it when I am busy.
I usually need...
and Cooking. What is on busy days? Starter: On busy days, ___ is Follow-ups: Why is it Is it quick to Is it healthy enough? Do your children eat it complaining? Helpful expressions: It is quick. It is but It is healthy enough. My children eat it.
Question: What food is useful on busy days?
Follow-ups
- Why is it useful?
- Is it quick to make?
- Is it healthy enough?
- Do your children eat it without complaining?
Starter
On busy days, ___ is useful.
Helpful expressions
It is quick.
It is simple but good.
It is healthy enough.
My children usually eat it.
and Cooking. Have you eaten Starter: I ate ___, and it was ___. Follow-ups: Where you eat it? Who you eat with? Would you eat it What it taste, place, or company? Helpful expressions: I ate it at... I ate with... I would eat it The was...
Question: Have you eaten anything good recently?
Follow-ups
- Where did you eat it?
- Who did you eat with?
- Would you eat it again?
- What made it good: taste, price, place, or company?
Starter
Recently, I ate ___, and it was ___.
Helpful expressions
I ate it at...
I ate with...
I would eat it again.
The best part was...
and Cooking. What do your children like these days? Starter: My children like ___ these days. Follow-ups: Do they for it Is it easy to Do you like it Is there they do not like now? Helpful expressions: They for it a lot. It is easy to I like it They do not like...
Question: What food do your children like these days?
Follow-ups
- Do they ask for it often?
- Is it easy to prepare?
- Do you like it too?
- Is there any food they do not like now?
Starter
My children like ___ these days.
Helpful expressions
They ask for it a lot.
It is easy to prepare.
I like it too.
They do not like...
Restaurants and Cafes. Have you been to restaurants or cafes Starter: Yes, I to ___. No, not Follow-ups: What you order? Was it for children? Would you Was it lively, or Helpful expressions: I ordered... It was for children. I would It was a little
Question: Have you been to any restaurants or cafes recently?
Follow-ups
- What did you order?
- Was it good for children?
- Would you go again?
- Was it quiet, lively, or crowded?
Starter
Yes, I went to ___.
No, not recently.
Helpful expressions
I ordered...
It was good for children.
I would go again.
It was a little crowded.
Restaurants and Cafes. What of restaurant is easiest with children? Starter: ___ restaurants are easy with children ___. Follow-ups: What a restaurant difficult with children? Is speed Is Is the Helpful expressions: Fast is Enough is A It is difficult when...
Question: What kind of restaurant is easiest with children?
Follow-ups
- What makes a restaurant difficult with children?
- Is speed important?
- Is space important?
- Is the menu important?
Starter
___ restaurants are easy with children because ___.
Helpful expressions
Fast service is important.
Enough space is important.
A simple menu helps.
It is difficult when...
Restaurants and Cafes. What restaurant or cafe do you to to Starter: I to to ___. Follow-ups: Why do you to there? What do you to order? Would you with family or friends? Would it be for lunch, dinner, or coffee? Helpful expressions: I to try... I would with... It I would for...
Question: What restaurant or cafe do you want to go to next?
Follow-ups
- Why do you want to go there?
- What do you want to order?
- Would you go with family or friends?
- Would it be for lunch, dinner, or coffee?
Starter
I want to go to ___.
Helpful expressions
I want to try...
I would go with...
It looks good because...
I would go for...
Travel and Summer Do you have for summer vacation? Starter: This summer, we ___. Follow-ups: Where are you of Is it easy with children? What do you to What the difficult? Helpful expressions: We to... We are We to It
Question: Do you have any plans for summer vacation?
Follow-ups
- Where are you thinking of going?
- Is it easy with children?
- What do you need to prepare?
- What could make the plan difficult?
Starter
This summer, we might ___.
Helpful expressions
We might go to...
We are still thinking.
We need to prepare...
It depends on...
Travel and Summer What of summer trip would be for your family? Starter: A summer trip for us would be ___. Follow-ups: Why would it be Would your children enjoy it? Would it be relaxing for you Would you choose nature, city, or family Helpful expressions: It would be My children would enjoy... I relax if... I would choose...
Question: What kind of summer trip would be good for your family?
Follow-ups
- Why would it be good?
- Would your children enjoy it?
- Would it be relaxing for you too?
- Would you choose nature, city, food, or family activities?
Starter
A good summer trip for us would be ___.
Helpful expressions
It would be good because...
My children would enjoy...
I could relax if...
I would choose...
Travel and Summer What places are you interested in visiting in Japan? Starter: I am interested in visiting ___. Follow-ups: Why that place? What would you like to do there? Would it be a day trip or an overnight trip? What season would be Helpful expressions: I am interested in... I would like to... It be a day trip. I ___ season is
Question: What places are you interested in visiting in Japan?
Follow-ups
- Why that place?
- What would you like to do there?
- Would it be a day trip or an overnight trip?
- What season would be best?
Starter
I am interested in visiting ___.
Helpful expressions
I would like to...
It could be a day trip.
I think ___ season is best.
Travel and Summer If you travel abroad someday, what do you to in Starter: I to be able to ___ in Follow-ups: Is that difficult now? What would be Would you How you practise the trip? Helpful expressions: I to order I to for I I practise by...
Question: If you travel abroad someday, what situation do you want to handle in English?
Follow-ups
- Is that situation difficult now?
- What phrases would be useful?
- Would you feel nervous?
- How could you practise before the trip?
Starter
I want to be able to ___ in English.
Helpful expressions
I want to order food.
I want to ask for help.
I might feel nervous.
I could practise by...
Travel and Summer What is when a trip with children? Starter: I ___ is Follow-ups: Do you to What do you always bring? What a trip stressful? What a trip easier? Helpful expressions: I to I always bring... It is stressful when... It is easier when...
Question: What is important when planning a trip with children?
Follow-ups
- Do you need to plan more carefully?
- What do you always bring?
- What makes a trip stressful?
- What makes a trip easier?
Starter
I think ___ is important.
Helpful expressions
I need to plan carefully.
I always bring...
It is stressful when...
It is easier when...
Weekly Life Catch-Up. What was your like overall? Starter: My was ___ ___. Follow-ups: Was it from usual? What of your What do you to do differently What was success? Helpful expressions: It was a of my to... I to... success was...
Question: What was your week like overall?
Follow-ups
- Was it different from usual?
- What took most of your time?
- What do you want to do differently next week?
- What was one small success?
Starter
My week was ___ because ___.
Helpful expressions
It was a normal week.
Most of my time went to...
Next week, I want to...
One small success was...
Weekly Life Catch-Up. What was the busiest of your Starter: The busiest was ___. Follow-ups: Why was it busy? you have enough to rest? What you finish it? you it easier Helpful expressions: I had to... I not have much rest. It to... I
Question: What was the busiest part of your week?
Follow-ups
- Why was it busy?
- Did you have enough time to rest?
- What helped you finish it?
- Could you make it easier next time?
Starter
The busiest part was ___.
Helpful expressions
I had to...
I did not have much rest.
It helped to...
Next time, I could...
Weekly Life Catch-Up. What are you forward to Starter: I am forward to ___. Follow-ups: Why are you forward to it? Is it for you, your family, or your What do you to What is your Helpful expressions: I am forward to... It is for... I to If it I will...
Question: What are you looking forward to next?
Follow-ups
- Why are you looking forward to it?
- Is it for you, your family, or your work?
- What do you need to prepare?
- What is your plan B?
Starter
I am looking forward to ___.
Helpful expressions
It is for...
I need to prepare...
If it changes, I will...
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DISCUSSION: Which topic easiest
DISCUSSION: What of answer do you to practise
DISCUSSION: How have your children been
DISCUSSION: What do your children do school or kindergarten?
DISCUSSION: What has been difficult with parenting
DISCUSSION: What has been family life
DISCUSSION: Have you had for golf
DISCUSSION: What of golf are you on now?
DISCUSSION: What hobby do you for?
DISCUSSION: What have you been cooking
DISCUSSION: What is on busy days?
DISCUSSION: Have you eaten
DISCUSSION: What do your children like these days?
DISCUSSION: Have you been to restaurants or cafes
DISCUSSION: What of restaurant is easiest with children?
DISCUSSION: What restaurant or cafe do you to to
DISCUSSION: Do you have for summer vacation?
DISCUSSION: What of summer trip would be for your family?
DISCUSSION: What places are you interested in visiting in Japan?
DISCUSSION: If you travel abroad someday, what do you to in
DISCUSSION: What is when a trip with children?
DISCUSSION: What was your like overall?
DISCUSSION: What was the busiest of your
DISCUSSION: What are you forward to
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