Problems with Secrets and Lies

May 12, 2026, 10:00
USOpinion

Introduction

These stories are about two people. They have secrets about people they love.

Main Body

A woman knows a secret. Her partner's friend lies to his wife. The friend has many partners. The woman does not know if she should tell the wife. Another person has a family secret. Their father said the mother lied many years ago. The youngest brother has a different father. Now, DNA tests can find the truth. This person wants to talk to the mother. They want to tell the brother the truth while the parents are still alive.

Conclusion

Both people have a hard choice. They want to be honest, but they want their families to be happy.

Learning

💡 The 'Person' Pointer

In English, we use special small words to show who we are talking about without saying the name again. This is a key step for A2 learners.

Watch how the words change:

  • A woman →\rightarrow Her (partner)
  • A friend →\rightarrow His (wife)
  • A person →\rightarrow Their (father)

🛠ī¸ Simple Action Words (The Present)

Notice how we describe a current situation using simple verbs. If the person is just one (he/she), we add an -s.

One PersonMany People
A woman knowsThey want
A friend liesParents are
The brother hasTests can

🚩 The 'No' Word

To say something is not true or not happening, just put does not (or do not) before the action:

  • Positive: She knows.
  • Negative: She does not know.