Beginner Listening Practice

Mark: Hey Lisa, come look at this! I found an old photo album. Here's a picture of my family from last summer.

Lisa: Oh, lovely! Let me see. Wow, everyone looks so happy! Who's this person standing next to you?

Mark: That's my mum. Her name's Sarah. She's a teacher at the local primary school. She teaches little children.

Lisa: She has a really kind smile. And this must be your dad next to her? He looks quite tall.

Mark: Yes, that's David. He is tall! He works in a big electronics shop in the town centre. He likes gadgets and computers.

Lisa: And are these your brother and sister sitting on the grass? They look like fun.

Mark: Yes! This is my younger sister, Emily. She's ten now, but she was nine in this photo. She loves dancing. And my little brother, Tom. He's only six. He loves playing football all the time.

Lisa: Oh, they're cute! It looks like you were having a picnic. Is that your garden?

Mark: No, it was in the big park near our house. We often go there when the weather is nice. Oh, and look, you can just see our cat, Max, hiding behind my dad's legs!

Lisa: Oh yes! I see him! Is he black and white?

Mark: Yes, mostly black with white paws. He's quite old now, maybe twelve years old.

Lisa: You have a big family! It looks really nice.

Mark: Thanks, Lisa. Yeah, it's busy sometimes, but it's good. I love my family.