Childhood memories – speaking topic

5 words to use

• mischievous – playfully naughtyHindi meaning
• neighbourhood – the area around your homeHindi meaning
• cherish – value deeplyHindi meaning
• nostalgic – missing the pastHindi meaning
• carefree – without worriesHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “When I was a child, I used to……”
• “I still remember the day……”
• “It makes me feel……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

When I was a child, I was quite mischievous. My best memory is from our old neighbourhood in Jodhpur. Every evening, all the children played cricket in the lane, and the ball went into the same uncle's house every day. He shouted, but he always returned the ball. In summer holidays we slept on the roof and counted stars. Life was simple: no phones, no pressure. I miss that freedom.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. What is your earliest memory?
2. What games did you play as a child?
3. Who was your best friend in school?
4. What did you want to become when you were small?
5. Was your childhood different from children today?