Saying your age — Foreign languages, 4–6 years
Learn to say how old you are and understand the same question from someone else. Foreign languages, 4–6 years.
A number about you
In another language, you can tell people how many years you have lived: I am four, or I am five. The number changes as you grow, but the little sentence stays almost the same.
Why people ask
People ask your age to find out which games, stories or groups may suit you. It is not a test and you do not have to answer every person; with a trusted grown-up, the question is a useful way to share a small fact about yourself.
Try it step by step
Imagine that you are five. First, listen for the question about your age. Next, show five fingers if that helps you remember the number. Then say the short answer in the new language, clearly and calmly. Finally, listen as the other person repeats or responds.
The number is not the whole sentence
A child may hear the number and say only five, because the number feels like the important part. That is a sensible start, but the new language may need a small phrase around it. Listen for the complete model and copy its rhythm, not just its final word.
At a new place
You may use this language when joining a playgroup, meeting a child on holiday or looking at an age label for a game. Saying your age can help begin a conversation, but it is only one small thing about you.
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