In this blog post, we’ll dive into the topic of ‘mum friends’ and the dynamics that unfold at the school gates. Based on the BBC Learning English’s 6 Minute English video, we’ll explore the pressure of making friends for both children and parents at school and the concept of ‘cliques’. We’ll also introduce key vocabulary and quiz your understanding of the content.
Today’s movie
6 Minute English: ‘Mum Friends’ and School Gate Politics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxwJsvMj7JA
Listening Quiz
Test your comprehension of the video and newly introduced vocabulary with these multiple-choice questions:
Q1: What is the meaning of ‘mum friends’?
Q2: What does the term ‘cliques’ refer to in the context of school gates?
Q3: What does ‘fit into a group’ mean?
Q4: What does ‘down to luck’ mean?
Q5: What does ‘click with someone’ mean?
Vocabulary
Let’s revisit the key vocabulary from the video:
Mum friends often go for coffee together or help out with babysitting.
At Jayne’s daughter’s school, there’s a clique of sporty mums and a clique of glam mums.
Problems start when someone doesn’t fit into one of the cliques.
Jane says it’s down to luck if she makes some friends.
There’s always the possibility you’ll meet someone and click with them.
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