Family and relationships – speaking topic

5 words to use

• supportive – helping and encouragingHindi meaning
• sacrifice – give up something for othersHindi meaning
• generation – people of a similar ageHindi meaning
• bond – close connectionHindi meaning
• grateful – thankfulHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “The person who inspires me most is……”
• “I admire them because……”
• “They taught me……”

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

The person who inspires me most is my mother. She did not finish college, but she made sure all three of us did. She has always been supportive, even when I failed an exam. Her biggest sacrifice was leaving her job so that she could be at home when we were small. She wakes up before everyone and sleeps after everyone. When I feel like giving up, I remember that she never did.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. Who in your family inspires you?
2. How many people are in your family?
3. Do you talk to your parents about your problems?
4. What is the most important thing in a relationship?
5. Is a joint family better than a nuclear family?