Sienna Miller and Her Three Children

Introduction

Sienna Miller is an actor. She talks about her life with three children.

Main Body

Sienna has a 13-year-old daughter, a 2-year-old daughter, and a new baby. She went on a TV show. She said that a 2-year-old is harder to manage than a teenager. She told a story about a long flight with her toddler. Sienna is now in her 40s. She likes being a mother now more than in her 20s. She feels more calm and happy today. She does not have the same problems she had when she was young. Sienna told the world about her new baby with a special dress at an awards show. She is very tired because the baby needs a lot of sleep. But she is very happy with her new child.

Conclusion

Sienna is working again. She is also taking care of three children of different ages.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The 'Now vs. Then' Trick

To reach A2, you need to show how things change. Look at these two ways of talking about time from the text:

1. The Past (What happened)

  • "She had problems" β†’\rightarrow (Finished time)
  • "She went on a TV show" β†’\rightarrow (Finished action)

2. The Present (How it is now)

  • "She is tired" β†’\rightarrow (Current feeling)
  • "She likes being a mother" β†’\rightarrow (Current habit)

Quick Word Map: Age & Family

  • Teenager β†’\rightarrow 13 years old
  • Toddler β†’\rightarrow 2 years old
  • Baby β†’\rightarrow New born

Key Idea: Use "is" for today and "was/had" for yesterday.

Vocabulary Learning

actor (n.)
a person who performs in movies, TV, or plays
Example:Sienna Miller is an actor.
daughter (n.)
a female child of a parent
Example:She has a 13-year-old daughter.
baby (n.)
a very young child, usually under one year old
Example:She has a new baby.
TV show (n.)
a program broadcast on television
Example:She went on a TV show.
harder (adj.)
more difficult
Example:A 2-year-old is harder to manage.
manage (v.)
to take care of or control
Example:She said that a 2-year-old is harder to manage.
story (n.)
a narrative or account of events
Example:She told a story about a long flight.
flight (n.)
a journey through the air
Example:She told a story about a long flight.
toddler (n.)
a young child who is learning to walk
Example:She told a story about a toddler.
calm (adj.)
feeling peaceful and relaxed
Example:She feels more calm today.
happy (adj.)
feeling joy or contentment
Example:She feels more happy today.
tired (adj.)
feeling exhausted
Example:She is very tired because the baby needs sleep.
sleep (n.)
the natural rest period
Example:The baby needs a lot of sleep.
child (n.)
a young human being
Example:She is taking care of three children.
different (adj.)
not the same
Example:She is taking care of children of different ages.
age (n.)
the number of years a person has lived
Example:She has children of different ages.
working (adj.)
engaged in a job
Example:Sienna is working again.
care (v.)
to look after someone
Example:She is taking care of three children.