💬 Practical English 2 & 3 · after Units 2–3

At home, with the family

← Back to A2 General contentsA family sharing a meal together at a sunlit dining table.
1. Match

Match question and answer

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  • Do you have any brothers or sisters?
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  • Do you live with your family?
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  • What does your dad do?
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  • Are you free on Sunday?
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2. Choose the best answer

What would you say?

  1. A friend invites you: 'Come for coffee on Saturday!' — Best answer?

  2. You want to know if the person lives alone. Best question?

  3. Somebody says: 'How's your family?' — Friendly answer?

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3. Listening

Sunday lunch invitation

Sara invites her colleague Diogo to Sunday lunch.

  1. Where is Sara inviting Diogo?
  2. What time is lunch?
  3. Does Diogo say yes?
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Zoe (Sara):Diogo, are you free on Sunday? Come to my house for lunch.

Nuno (Diogo):That's really nice — I'd love to. What time?

Zoe:Around 1 o'clock. My parents and my sister are coming too.

Nuno:Perfect. Can I bring anything?

Zoe:Just yourself — and maybe a small dessert if you want.

Nuno:Great, see you Sunday!

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4. Role-play

Invite someone home

Invite a friend to your home for a meal. Include:

  • the invitation with day and time
  • who else will be there
  • ask if they want to bring anything
  • a friendly goodbye at the end
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5. Reflection (discursive)

Write your answer in 2–3 full sentences

  1. Describe ONE meal at home that means a lot to you — with your family, your flatmates or a close friend. Who's usually there, what do you eat, and why does it matter?
  2. Would you rather invite people TO YOUR PLACE or meet at a restaurant? Give one honest reason, and one small change you could make so that hosting felt easier for you.
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