JAM topic · Intermediate
A Childhood Memory I Treasure
Describe a favorite memory from your childhood and explain why it remains special to you today.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
introduce the childhood memory
- 2
Middle
describe what happened that day
- 3
End
explain why you still treasure it
Sample answer
about 149 words · 1 minuteWhen I was about eight years old, my family went camping near a mountain lake every summer. One evening, my father suggested that we stay up late to watch the stars. We brought warm blankets and sat on the soft grass outside our tent. The sky was completely clear, and I had never seen so many stars before in my whole life. My father pointed out different constellations and told me wonderful stories about them. We drank hot chocolate and talked until long past midnight. That night felt magical to me because everything was quiet and peaceful. It was the first time I felt really connected to nature and my family. Even though many years have passed since then, I still remember the cold fresh air and the warm feeling in my heart. Looking back, that simple trip taught me to appreciate small quiet moments with people I love.
Use it for ideas. Say it your own way.
Useful phrases
stay up late
I like to stay up late on weekends to read books.
in my whole life
That was the best meal I have had in my whole life.
point out ...
The teacher pointed out my mistakes on the test.
looking back
Looking back, I realize how much I have grown.
Common mistakes
When I was young, my family go camping.
When I was young, my family went camping.
Use past tense when talking about completed childhood memories.
I have never seen so much stars.
I have never seen so many stars.
Use 'many' instead of 'much' with countable nouns like stars.
Tips for this topic
- Use descriptive words to help the listener picture the scene in their mind.
- Keep your pace steady so you do not run out of ideas early.
Now say it yourself
Speak on “A Childhood Memory I Treasure” for one minute. You get what went well and the one thing to fix.