SHE IS IN HER THIRTIES

 The phrase "She is in her thirties" means that the person is between 30 and 39 years old. This is an important age range, often associated with stability, career development, or starting a family. This topic helps learners talk about age groups, describe different stages of life, and use relevant vocabulary and expressions.

Learners will practice using present tense, numbers, and descriptive language related to age and life stages.

Example Uses:

• She is in her thirties, but she looks much younger.
• People in their thirties often focus on their careers.

This lesson introduces how to describe age groups and life experiences in English.

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GRAMMAR

Using the Verb "To Be" for Describing Age Groups

We use "to be" to express age ranges:

• Subject + am/is/are + in + possessive pronoun + age group.

Examples:

• She is in her thirties.
• They are in their forties.
• I am in my twenties.

Negative Form:

• She isn’t in her thirties; she’s only 25.
• They aren’t in their fifties yet.

Questions:

• Is she in her thirties?
• Are they in their forties?

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VOCABULARY

1. Thirties: The age range between 30 and 39. (Example: She is in her thirties and very active.)
2. Decade: A period of ten years. (Example: The thirties are an exciting decade.)
3. Career: A job or profession that someone does for a long time. (Example: She is focused on her career.)
4. Mature: Acting responsibly or grown-up. (Example: People in their thirties are usually more mature.)
5. Adult: A person who is fully grown or developed. (Example: She is an adult now.)
6. Independent: Free from control by others. (Example: She is independent and lives on her own.)
7. Family: A group of people related to each other. (Example: She has started her own family.)
8. Stable: Secure and steady. (Example: Her life is stable now.)
9. Active: Doing lots of activities or staying busy. (Example: She is active and loves to travel.)
10. Responsibilities: Duties or tasks someone is expected to do. (Example: She has many responsibilities at work.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She is in her early thirties (30–33).
• He is in his mid-thirties (34–36).
• They are in their late thirties (37–39).
• Life in your thirties is exciting and challenging.
• People in their thirties often focus on their careers or families.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. She is in her thirties and has a great job.
2. He is in his thirties but looks much younger.
3. People in their thirties often feel more confident.

Negative Sentences

1. She isn’t in her thirties; she’s only 28.
2. He isn’t in his twenties anymore.
3. They aren’t in their forties yet.

Questions

1. Is she in her thirties?
2. Are they in their early thirties?
3. Who is in their thirties in your family?

Answers

1. Yes, she is in her thirties.
2. No, she’s in her forties now.
3. My sister is in her thirties.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: How old is your sister?
Mark: She’s in her thirties.
Anna: Really? She doesn’t look that old!
Mark: I know! She’s 35 but looks much younger.
Anna: What does she do?
Mark: She’s a doctor, and she’s really focused on her career right now.
Anna: That’s amazing. Does she have her own family?
Mark: Not yet, but she’s planning to in the future.

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READING

"Life in Your Thirties"

Being in your thirties is an exciting and important stage of life. Many people in their thirties focus on building their careers, starting families, or traveling the world. It is a time when people often feel more confident and secure about who they are.

For example, Sarah is 32 years old and loves her life. She works as a graphic designer and enjoys her job. Sarah spends her weekends with friends or traveling to new places. She says her thirties are the best years of her life because she feels independent and happy.

On the other hand, her brother David, who is 38, is more focused on his family. He has two kids and loves spending time with them. He says being in your thirties is about finding balance between work and family.

Being in your thirties means different things to different people, but it’s a time of growth, change, and discovery.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: How old is Sarah?
   A: Sarah is 32 years old.

2. Q: What does Sarah do for work?
   A: She is a graphic designer.

3. Q: How does Sarah feel about her thirties?
   A: She feels independent and happy.

4. Q: What is David’s main focus?
   A: David is focused on his family.

5. Q: What does being in your thirties mean to many people?
   A: It’s a time of growth, change, and discovery.