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ASK ABOUT A PERSON'S AGE

 In this lesson, students will learn how to ask and answer questions about age. This topic is important for everyday conversations, introductions, and getting to know someone. Students will practice using the verb "to be" with numbers and learn polite ways to ask someone’s age. By the end of the lesson, learners will feel confident talking about age in social and formal settings.


GRAMMAR

1. Using the Verb "To Be" to Talk About Age

  • The verb "to be" is used to express age in English.
    Examples:
    • "How old are you?"
    • "I am 25 years old."

2. Sentence Structure for Asking and Answering

  • Question Form:
    How old + be + subject?
    Examples:

    • "How old are you?"
    • "How old is she?"
  • Answer Form:
    Subject + be + number + years old.
    Examples:

    • "I am 20 years old."
    • "She is 15 years old."

3. Polite Phrases

  • Instead of directly asking someone's age, especially adults, you can say:
    • "Do you mind if I ask how old you are?"
    • "May I ask your age?"

Examples

  • Positive Sentences:

    • "He is 10 years old."
    • "We are 30 years old."
  • Negative Sentences:

    • "She is not 25 years old."
    • "They aren’t 18 yet."
  • Questions:

    • "How old are they?"
    • "Is he 21 years old?"

VOCABULARY

  1. Age: The number of years a person has lived.
    Example: "What is her age?"

  2. Years old: Expression used to describe someone’s age.
    Example: "She is 15 years old."

  3. Child: A young person, usually under 12 years old.
    Example: "That child is 8 years old."

  4. Teenager: A person aged 13 to 19.
    Example: "Teenagers love to play video games."

  5. Adult: A person over 18 years old.
    Example: "He is an adult now."

  6. Middle-aged: A person between 40 and 60 years old.
    Example: "She is a middle-aged woman."

  7. Elderly: A polite way to refer to older people.
    Example: "The elderly man is 80 years old."

  8. Birthday: The day someone was born.
    Example: "When is your birthday?"

  9. Twenties: The age range from 20 to 29.
    Example: "She is in her twenties."

  10. Guess: To estimate or suppose.
    Example: "Can you guess my age?"


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "How old are you?"
  2. "I am __ years old."
  3. "May I ask your age?"
  4. "Do you mind if I ask how old you are?"
  5. "She looks young for her age."
  6. "He is in his thirties."
  7. "What’s the age difference between them?"
  8. "When is your birthday?"
  9. "He doesn’t act his age."
  10. "I can’t believe she is already 40!"

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "I am 18 years old."
  • "She is 25 years old."
  • "They are 10 and 12 years old."
  • "My grandfather is 75 years old."
  • "We are the same age."

Negative Sentences

  • "I am not 16 years old."
  • "She isn’t 30 yet."
  • "He is not older than me."
  • "We aren’t the same age."
  • "They are not in their forties."

Questions

  • "How old is she?"
  • "Are you 18 years old?"
  • "Is he older than me?"
  • "What’s the age difference between them?"
  • "Do you mind if I ask how old you are?"

Answers

  • "I am 20 years old."
  • "She is 15 years old."
  • "Yes, I am 18."
  • "No, I am not older than you."
  • "There is a five-year difference."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two friends are talking at a party.

Emma: Hi, I don’t think we’ve met. How old are you?
Jack: Hi, I’m 25 years old. How about you?
Emma: I’m 23. Do you have any siblings?
Jack: Yes, I have a younger sister. She’s 20.
Emma: Oh, nice! My brother is 18. Are you the oldest?
Jack: Yes, I am. What about you?
Emma: No, I’m the middle child.


READING

"Different Ages, Different Stages"

Age is more than just a number. It shows where we are in life. A child learns how to read and play. A teenager explores new interests and begins to think about the future. Adults take on responsibilities like work, family, and travel. Middle-aged people often focus on their careers or hobbies.

The elderly, people over 60, enjoy their free time and often share their wisdom with younger generations. Each stage of life is special and brings its own joys and challenges.

Knowing someone’s age helps us understand their perspective and experiences. It also reminds us that everyone is unique, no matter how old they are.


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: What does age show about a person?
    A: It shows where they are in life.

  2. Q: What do children learn to do?
    A: They learn how to read and play.

  3. Q: What responsibilities do adults have?
    A: They take on work, family, and travel responsibilities.

  4. Q: Who are considered elderly?
    A: People over 60 years old.

  5. Q: Why is each stage of life special?
    A: Because it brings its own joys and challenges.

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