People & relationships
Family, feelings, describing people and the big moments in life.
5 lessons
Family
A1 · Talk about the people closest to you.
Feelings
A1 · Say how you feel: tired, happy, hungry, cold or in a hurry.
Uncles, aunts & cousins
A1 · Talk about your wider family and say whose is whose.
Children & toys
A1 · Talk about toys and games — and make words small with -je.
Having visitors
A1 · Welcome guests at the door, ask them in and say goodbye.
5 lessons
Describing people
A2 · Say what someone looks like and who they take after.
Personality
A2 · Describe what people are like — and say how much.
Relationships
A2 · Talk about partners, love, marriage and your in-laws.
Life events
A2 · Talk about births, graduations, weddings and funerals — and say the right thing.
Babysitting
A2 · Look after children: bedtime, nappies, toys and friendly instructions.
1 lesson
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