CEFR A1 • Family English
Talking About Your Family: ESL Listening Dialogue (A1)
A A1 English listening dialogue. Two friends look at a family photo and talk about brothers and sisters. Use it for listening practice, role play or homework, and generate the audio in a US, UK or Australian accent.
Dialogue Script (2 speakers)
Mia: Is that your family in the photo?
Leo: Yes! That's my mum and dad.
Mia: And who is the tall boy?
Leo: That's my brother, Sam. He's older than me. He's twenty-five.
Mia: Do you have other brothers?
Leo: No, only one brother. And one sister.
Mia: Where is she?
Leo: Here, with the dog. Her name is Lily. She's twelve.
Mia: She's very cute! Do you live with your family?
Leo: No, I live with my brother. My parents live in a small town.
Mia: Is your brother married?
Leo: Yes, he is. His wife is Spanish.
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Key Vocabulary
brother / sister
A boy / girl with the same parents as you.
older / younger
Born before / after another person.
to live with
To have your home with someone.
married
Having a husband or wife.
Comprehension Questions
- How many brothers does Leo have?
- How old is Leo's sister?
- Who does Leo live with?
Tip: after you generate the audio, open its Lesson view for a printable transcript, vocabulary list and quiz with answers.
How to Use It in Class
- Before listening: pre-teach the key vocabulary and ask students to predict what happens.
- First listen: students answer the comprehension questions without the script.
- Second listen: give out the script and have students underline useful phrases.
- Speaking: pairs role-play the dialogue, then change one detail and improvise.
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