Familie (Deutsch lernen) Lehrbuch A1/1 Kapitel 7 Übung 6

Summary

In this conversation, two individuals discuss their family structures and perspectives on having children. One person expresses contentment with their small family, which includes only their parents, grandparents, and themselves, and is not keen on having children. The other person, from Italy, values larger families and shares that in their culture, it's common to have multiple children. They mention their siblings, who both have large families, and discuss the joy of family gatherings and connections. Despite their differing views on children, both value their relationships with family, friends, and pets.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker has a small family consisting of their parents, grandparents, and themselves.
• 😀 The speaker does not have siblings, but mentions having a brother and sister who are both married with children.
• 😀 The speaker expresses a desire to have children soon, but does not feel the same way about children as the other person in the conversation.
• 😀 The other person in the conversation prefers not to have children and is content with their current situation.
• 😀 In Italy, it is common for families to have two or three children.
• 😀 The speaker's brother has four sons and a daughter, while their sister has two daughters and a son.
• 😀 The speaker values having a large family but also appreciates having many friends, including their parents and grandparents.
• 😀 The speaker owns a pet dog, which they consider part of their family.
• 😀 The speaker's parents live in the countryside, and their grandparents wish to live with them.
• 😀 The speaker and their family frequently meet, enjoy meals together, and go for walks.

Q & A

How big is the speaker's family?

The speaker has a small family, consisting of their parents, grandparents, and themselves.

Does the speaker have siblings?

No, the speaker does not have siblings.

How many children do the speaker's siblings have?

The speaker's brother has four sons and one daughter, while the sister has two daughters and one son.

What is the speaker's view on having children?

The speaker would like to have children in the future.

What is the other person's perspective on having children?

The other person does not like children and is content without them.

How does the speaker feel about large families?

The speaker thinks it is nice to have a large family but is happy with their small family.

What does the speaker appreciate about their life?

The speaker values their many friends, parents, grandparents, and pet dog.

Where do the speaker's parents live?

The speaker's parents live in the countryside.

What do the speaker's grandparents prefer?

The speaker's grandparents prefer to live with the parents and visit often.

What activities do the speaker and their family do together?

The speaker and their family often meet up to eat or go for walks together.