Lesson: Talking About Family

Activity I: Vocabulary

• Family – a group of people related by blood or marriage
• Mother – a female parent
• Father – a male parent
• Brother – a male sibling
• Sister – a female sibling
• Son – a male child
• Daughter – a female child
• Grandparents – parents of your parents
• Cousin – the child of your aunt or uncle
• Uncle/Aunt – your parent's brother/sister

Reading

Talking about your family is a good way to start a conversation. In many cultures, family is very important. You can talk about your parents, siblings, children, and other relatives.

You can say, “I have one brother and one sister,” or “I’m an only child.” If you have children, you can say, “I have two sons,” or “My daughter is 5 years old.” To talk about your parents, you can say, “My mother is a teacher,” or “My father is retired.”

If you live with your family, you can say, “I live with my parents,” or “I live with my wife and children.” If you live alone, you might say, “I live by myself,” or “I live with a roommate.”

Asking questions is a good way to learn about others. You can ask, “Do you have any brothers or sisters?” or “How many children do you have?”

Try to use family words in your daily conversations. The more you practice, the easier it becomes to talk about your life and your loved ones.

Role Play

Instructions: Practice the conversation with a partner. Use full sentences and speak clearly.

Student A: Hi! Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Student B: Yes, I have two brothers. How about you?

Student A: I have one older sister.

Student B: Cool. Do you live with your family?

Student A: No, I live with my husband and our daughter.

Student B: How old is your daughter?

Student A: She’s six. What about your brothers?

Student B: One is in college, and the other works at a bank.

Student A: That’s nice. Do you see them often?

Student B: Yes, we meet every weekend for lunch.

Student A: That’s a great family tradition!

Student B: Thanks. Family is very important to me.

Student A: Me too. It was nice talking with you.

Student B: You too! See you later!

Activity IV: Let's Practice

Talk about your family membres with your teacher.

Follow the example in the role play.