Learn How to Talk about Age in English! Also, Happy Birthday to Me! 🍰

TL;DR

This English lesson teaches the basics of talking about age, including phrases for different age groups and comparisons, as well as more advanced phrases and generalizations.

Transcript

Hi, Bob the Canadian here. Welcome to this English lesson about age and how to talk about age in English. Soon, it will be my birthday. I usually don't give the exact date, and I usually don't say my exact age, but let's just say that later this summer, I will have a birthday and I will still be in my late 40s. But because my birthday is coming up,... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤕 In English, you say "I am" followed by your age to talk about your age or ask someone else's age.
• 😷 Asking adults about their age is generally considered a private question, except on their birthday.
• 👶 The terms used to describe different age groups include "newborn," "baby," "toddler," "child," "tween," "teenager," "young adult," "adult," "middle-aged," "senior," and "elderly."
• 💝 Generalized terms like "in their 20s," "early/mid/late 30s," and "late 40s" can be used when you don't know someone's exact age.
• 💆 Advanced phrases for talking about age include "getting on in years," "over the hill," "midlife crisis," and "turning grey."
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Terms like "young people" and "youth" refer to younger individuals, while "old people" refers to seniors or elderly.
• 😑 Phrases like "kids these days" and "when I was a kid" are used to express sentiments about younger generations.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you say your age in English?

In English, you say "I am" followed by your age, such as "I am 25" or "I'm 25." It is different from other languages where they use the verb "to have."

Q: Is it appropriate to ask adults about their age in English?

Asking adults about their age is considered a private and personal question in English. It is generally only acceptable to ask someone's age on their birthday.

Q: What term is used for someone between the ages of 10 and 12?

Someone between the ages of 10 and 12 is often referred to as a tween, which is a term used for individuals who are not children anymore but not yet teenagers.

Q: How do you compare your age to someone else's?

You can use the terms "older" and "younger" to compare your age to someone else's. "Older" means being born before the other person, while "younger" means being born later.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The lesson starts with the basics of how to say your age in English and how to ask someone about their age.

• It emphasizes that asking about someone's age is usually a private question for adults, except on their birthday.

• The lesson then covers the terms used to describe different age groups, from newborns to elderly individuals.