A01 min · 52 words

Моя семья

My Family

Ivan introduces his family — a doctor, an engineer, two siblings, and one very loved dog.

You will practice: Это…, у меня есть…, professions without 'is'

Words to know

Skim these before you read — they carry the story. Tap the star to add one to your saved words.

  • семьяfamily
  • мамаmom
  • врачdoctor
  • работатьto work
  • больницаhospital
  • папаdad
  • инженерengineer
  • братbrother
  • сестраsister
  • ещёstill, yet; also
  • ужеalready
  • музыкаmusic
  • собакаdog

Did you get it?

4 quick questions — no grades, just a comprehension check.

1. What does Ivan's mom do?

2. Who is still little?

3. What does Ivan's sister love?

4. Who is Laika?

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