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Do you enjoy being read to, or reading aloud to someone? Tell me about it.

B1Books & readingTell a story

A natural way to answer

Yes, I enjoy it a lot. I often read to my young niece before she sleeps, and I do different voices for the characters. She listens so closely, and it's become a really special part of our time together.

Key phrases to use

  • hang on every word — listen with complete, eager attention to everything someone says“The children hang on every word of the story.”
  • warm my heart — make you feel happy, tender, and emotionally touched“Watching them read together warms my heart.”

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