Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
intermediate | family activities | man – woman | 01:52 |
What things can parents do to strengthen the relationship with their children? Some people go hiking or do outdoor activities; other people watch movies or go to amusement parks. Discuss your ideas.
“get ahead” = become successful in your business or career
“Often, people give up time with their families to get ahead in life.”
“control/hold the purse strings” = control the money in a family
“My wife is much better at managing our finances, so she controls the purse strings.”
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
My name's Randall Davis, and I'm originally from the state of Indiana in the United States.
I majored in Spanish education and TESOL, or teaching English as a second language.
I have four children, and we go hiking and camping together, usually in Utah.
On our hikes, we often talk about life, and I tell stories or share personal experiences.
However, we try to talk openly about our problems, and we try to solve our problems together. Building a strong family takes time, but it is worth the effort.
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