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Hi! I’m Dasha, I’m 17, and I want to tell you about something I look forward to every week – our family hangouts.

We don’t do anything super fancy, but it’s one of my favorite parts of the week. Every Friday evening, after school, my family gets together in the living room. My mom usually orders pizza or we make homemade sandwiches. My dad sets up the TV for a movie, and my little brother, Alex, gets all excited about choosing which movie we’re going to watch. Most of the time, we end up watching a comedy or an action movie, because Alex always picks something fast-paced and fun.

We don’t just watch movies, though. We talk a lot, too. Sometimes, my mom shares funny stories from work, and my dad tells us about his childhood. I don’t always understand everything my dad says (he can go on and on), but I enjoy hearing about the crazy things he did when he was my age. My brother and I make fun of him sometimes, but we know he’s just trying to connect with us.

We always end the night with a family game. It’s either board games or video games, depending on our mood. Last Friday, we played charades, and it was hilarious. My dad can’t act, and Alex’s guesses are always so wrong that it’s impossible not to laugh. We may argue over the rules sometimes, but it’s all in good fun. We always finish the evening by sitting together, chatting about our week, and planning what we’ll do next weekend.

Our family hangouts aren’t anything special to anyone else, but for me, they’re the highlight of the week. It’s our time to forget about school, work, and all the stress, and just enjoy being together.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

To get together – собираться вместе

To look forward to something – с нетерпением ждать чего-то

To set up the TV – настраивать телевизор

To make homemade sandwiches – готовить домашние бутерброды

To pick a movie – выбирать фильм

To be excited about something – быть в восторге от чего-то

To go on and on – говорить без конца

To share funny stories – рассказывать смешные истории

To make fun of someone – смеяться над кем-то

To try to connect with someone – пытаться наладить контакт с кем-то

To end the night – закончить вечер

To play board games – играть в настольные игры

To play video games – играть в видеоигры

To guess something – угадать что-то

To argue over the rules – спорить о правилах

In good fun – для веселья, с юмором

To be the highlight of the week – быть самым ярким моментом недели

To forget about something – забыть о чем-то

To enjoy being together – наслаждаться временем вместе

To plan something – планировать что-то

To relax and unwind – расслабляться и отдыхать

To laugh out loud – смеяться вслух

To get along with someone – ладить с кем-то

To have a good time – хорошо проводить время

To have a blast – отлично проводить время

Vocabulary Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list.

Every Friday, my family __________ and enjoys a movie together.

We always __________ for the family hangout because it’s our chance to relax.

My dad usually __________ the TV and sets up the movie.

Alex is always so __________ about picking the movie for the night.

We always end the evening by __________ playing video games or a board game.

Sometimes, we __________ when we talk about our past, but it’s all in good fun.

We don’t always agree on the rules, but we never get serious when we __________.

Our family hangouts are definitely the __________ of the week for me.

It’s so nice to just __________ and forget about everything else for a few hours.

After the movie, we usually __________ about the next family hangout.

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the phrases with their correct translations.

To get together

To be excited about something

To share funny stories

To make fun of someone

To argue over the rules

To laugh out loud

a) смеяться вслух

b) спорить о правилах

c) собираться вместе

d) быть в восторге от чего-то

e) рассказывать смешные истории

f) смеяться над кем-то

Exercise 3: Personal Questions

Answer the following questions based on your own experiences.

Does your family have any regular hangouts? What do you usually do together?

How do you like to spend your weekends with your family?

What’s the best part of spending time with your family?

Do you have any funny traditions or games that you play with your family?

How do you feel after a family hangout?

Answer Key

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-blanks

get together

look forward to

sets up

excited

playing

argue over the rules

laugh out loud

highlight

relax and unwind

plan

Exercise 2: Matching

To get together – c) собираться вместе

To be excited about something – d) быть в восторге от чего-то

To share funny stories – e) рассказывать смешные истории

To make fun of someone – f) смеяться над кем-то

To argue over the rules – b) спорить о правилах

To laugh out loud – a) смеяться вслух

Example Answers to Personal Questions:

Does your family have any regular hangouts? What do you usually do together?

Yes, my family has a regular hangout every Saturday. We usually have a barbecue in the backyard, play some music, and just relax together.

How do you like to spend your weekends with your family?

I enjoy spending my weekends with my family by going for walks in the park or having a movie marathon at home. It’s a great way to catch up and have fun.

What’s the best part of spending time with your family?

The best part is just laughing and talking together. It’s nice to forget about everything else and be in the moment with the people I care about.

Do you have any funny traditions or games that you play with your family?

Yes, we have a tradition of playing charades every Christmas. It’s always hilarious because we act out the most ridiculous things, and no one ever guesses correctly!

How do you feel after a family hangout?

I feel happy and relaxed after spending time with my family. It’s nice to be able to just unwind and enjoy each other’s company.