ESLPodcast 21 - Tell Me About Yourself

Question 1

родился и вырос

Answer 1

Well, I …… in Minnesota, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be exact. I won’t say how long ago that was, but let’s just say I’m no spring chicken.

was born and raised

Question 2

she is no longer young

Answer 2

Well, I was born and raised in Minnesota, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to be exact. I won’t say how long ago that was, but let’s just say I’m ……

n Sally’s no spring chicken, but she plays a fine game of tennis.

Question 3

to impair, damage, or harm the character or nature of (someone) by unwise treatment, excessive indulgence, etc.

Answer 3

I grew up there with my rather large family of 8 brothers and 2 sisters. (I was the baby of the family, but I swear I wasn’t …..

to spoil a child by pampering him.!)

Question 4

продолжил образование

Answer 4

After graduating from high school, I …… the University of Minnesota to get my bachelor’s degree.

When I got my degree I went on to study my PhD.

Question 5

лучше поздно, чем никогда

Answer 5

. It took me a while to learn the ropes at the university, but I finally graduated nearly 6 years later. ….., as my father used to say.

Better late than never

Question 6

счастливый брак

Answer 6

I am ….., and I still enjoy reading and listening to music

happily married