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Family & kids

Home life and the big days. 2 units, 10 lessons, each one played three ways. Topics open the moment your level allows, independent of the main path: pick this one when it is what your week needs.

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Unit 1 of 2 · Beginner and up

Home life

Breakfast, bedtime, grandma, the school gate.You'll learn toOffer choices · Answer "why" simply · Ask about someone's week · Handle a small incident kindly
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays a sleepy child

Breakfast with the kids

A kitchen at 7 a.m..

Beginner
A child who wants cereal. Ask what they want and say what there is.
Intermediate
A child who is slow. Negotiate the cereal, remind them of the time, ask about school.
Advanced
A child who refuses everything. Stay calm, offer choices, get them out the door.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays a curious child

Bedtime story questions

A bedroom with a nightlight.

Beginner
A child with three "why" questions. Answer them simply.
Intermediate
A child who wants a story. Tell a short story and answer the questions.
Advanced
A child who does not want to sleep. Negotiate one more page.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays your grandmother

Call grandma

A video call.

Beginner
A grandmother who is delighted. Ask about her week and say what you did.
Intermediate
A grandmother with family news. Talk about the news and plan a visit.
Advanced
A grandmother who worries about everything. Reassure her and make her laugh.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays another parent

At the playground

A playground bench.

Beginner
A friendly parent. Introduce yourself and your child.
Intermediate
A parent who knows the schools. Small talk about schools and weekends, swap numbers.
Advanced
A parent whose child hit yours. Handle it kindly and clearly.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays a teacher at the gate

The school run

The school gate.

Beginner
A teacher saying good morning. Say good morning and that you will pick up at four.
Intermediate
A teacher with a note. Ask about the note and the trip next week.
Advanced
A teacher mentioning a small incident. Ask what happened and agree what to do.
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Unit 2 of 2 · Intermediate and up

Big days

Parties, in-laws, holidays, the doctor.You'll learn toAgree a plan and a budget · Answer pointed questions with grace · Name a feeling · Understand a treatment plan
5 lessons

Lesson 1 · 3 min · Prima plays your partner

Plan a birthday party

The kitchen table.

Beginner
A partner who agrees easily. Suggest a day and a place.
Intermediate
A partner with a budget. Agree the guest list, the food and the budget.
Advanced
A partner who wants something bigger. Compromise without a fight.
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Lesson 2 · 3 min · Prima plays your partner's mother

Meet the in-laws

A Sunday lunch.

Beginner
A welcoming mother-in-law. Compliment the food and answer questions about yourself.
Intermediate
A mother-in-law with many questions. Talk about your plans, your family and your work.
Advanced
A mother-in-law with pointed questions. Answer with grace and hold your ground.
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Lesson 3 · 3 min · Prima plays a teenager and a partner

Where do we go this year?

A family meeting.

Beginner
A family that asks where. Say where you want to go and why.
Intermediate
A family with three wishes and one budget. Balance the wishes and the budget.
Advanced
A teenager who wants to stay home. Find the deal.
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Lesson 4 · 3 min · Prima plays a child who had a bad day

Comfort a child

The sofa after school.

Beginner
A child who is sad. Ask what happened and say it is okay.
Intermediate
A child who is angry. Listen, name the feeling, suggest one thing.
Advanced
A child who does not want to talk. Open the door without pushing.
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Lesson 5 · final lesson · 3 min · Prima plays the doctor

The doctor for your child

A paediatric clinic.

Beginner
A gentle doctor. Say what is wrong and since when.
Intermediate
A doctor with questions. Answer about fever, food and sleep, understand the dose.
Advanced
A doctor who is vague about the diagnosis. Ask until you understand the plan.
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