Family
Learn to talk about your family members and relationships.
Part 1
Warm-up
Answer the questions
How many people are there in your family?
Do you have any siblings (brothers & sisters)?
If yes, how many brothers and sisters do you have?
Part 2
Vocabulary
Read the word, its’ meaning, and the examples
Then make up your own sentences using the word.
Student can skip the words they already know.
nuclear family
/ˈnuːkliər ˈfæməli/
a family that consists of father, mother and children
John and Sarah live with their two children, forming a nuclear family.
Not everybody nowadays lives in the conventional nuclear family.
sibling
/ˈsɪblɪŋ/
a brother or sister
There was great sibling rivalry between Peter and his brother.
She is the youngest of five siblings.
spouse
/spaʊz/
a person's husband or wife
My spouse and I enjoy going on hikes together during the weekends.
Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday.
extended family
/ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/
a family unit that includes grandmothers, grandfathers, aunts, and uncles, etc. in addition to parents and children
During the holidays, we always have a big gathering with our extended family, including aunts, uncles, and cousins
- grandparents
- grandfather
- grandmother
- granddaughter
- grandson
- aunt
- uncle
- nephew
- niece
…
…in-law
a parent of your husband or wife or a member of his or her family
My in-laws are coming to visit next week.
My father-in-law is the man whose daughter I married.
- Father-in-law
- Mother-in-law
- Sister-in-law
- Brother-in-law
close-knit family
/kləʊs ˈnɪt ˈfæməli/
a tight and supportive family unit that shares a strong bond and spends a lot of time together.
The close-knit family gathered around the table for a joyful and hearty meal.
Make up your own sentences using the words.
Part 3
Mini exercise
Please find the suitable role
- The children of your uncle and aunt are your _____
- The father of your father is your _____
- Your mother and father are your _____
- The sister of your father is your _____
- Your brother is the _____ of your parents
- The mother of your mother is your _____
- Your cousins are the _____ of your uncle and aunt
- Your sister is the _____ of your parents
- Your grandmother is the _____ of your father
- The brother of your mother is your _____
- Your aunt is the _____ of your father or mother
- Your uncle is the _____ of your father or mother
Part 4
Reading comprehension
Read the article and answer questions
Our family, Our team
In a cozy house with a red door, you’ll find my close-knit family. Every morning, my mother and father share smiles as they make breakfast. I help by setting the table, while my little brother, who’s the youngest child, tries to help too.
On Sundays, our home gets even fuller. That’s when grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins visit. My grandmother always brings her famous apple pie, and my grandfather plays his harmonica. We dance, we sing, and we play games. It’s noisy, it’s fun, and it’s full of love.
Our family may not be very large, but our hearts are. We stick together, care for each other, and share every moment — big or small. That’s what makes us a close-knit family.
Check your understanding
What do the author’s mother and father do every morning?
Who visits the author’s home on Sundays?
What does the author mean by saying they are a “close-knit family”?
Sample answer
- The author's mother and father make breakfast together every morning.
- On Sundays, the author's grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins visit their home.
- By saying they are a "close-knit family," the author means that their family is very close and supportive, sharing and caring for each other through all moments, big or small.
Part 5
Listening 1
People are talking about their families. Listen and number the pictures.
Click to play the Audio
Sample answer
1. B
2. D
3. F
4. A
5. E
6. C
Transcript
1
A: That’s me in the middle. That’s my oldest niece, Megan, on the right. She’s in her second year of college. And that’s my nephew, on the left. He just finished high school.
B: Oh, he’s handsome.
2
A: That’s me in the middle.
B: Who are the other two?
A: Those are my brothers, Nigel and Trevor. They’re twins.
B: How old are they?
A: They’re fifteen.
3
A: That’s me and my parents.
B: Boy! You look just like your dad.
A: No, I don’t
4
A: This is a picture of my son and daughter.
B: Is your daughter younger than your son?
A: Yes, much younger. He’s 24.
B: How old is your daughter?
A: She’s 12.
B: That’s a big difference.
5
A: These are my parents and that’s my grandmother on the left.
B: How old is she?
A: She’s 80.
B: She looks young for 80.
6
A: This is my father with my mom, my grandmother, my sister, and my cousin.
B: Which one is your mother?
A: The one all the way on the right.
B: Oh, yes.
Listening 2
What does each person say about family? Circle the correct answer.
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Natalie would like to have _______
- brothers
- sisters
- cousins
Abby’s brother is a _______
- teacher
- student
- professor
Ben’s sister _______ bosses him around.
- never
- sometimes
- always
Rosie’s friend would like to come from a _______ family.
- small
- big
- medium-sized
Tim is _______ child.
- an only
- a lonely
- one
Sample answer
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. a
Transcript
1
A: Do you have any brothers and sisters, Natalie?
B: No brothers. I wish I did. But I have three sisters.
A: Really!
B: Yeah. And I’m the youngest.
A: Poor you!
2
A: Tell me about your family, Abby.
B: Well, I have one brother – he’s older than me.
A: What does he do?
B: He’s a student. And I have two younger sisters.
A: Wow. You have a big family.
3
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters, Ben?
B: Just one – my sister, Anna.
A: Is she older than you?
B: Yes, she is. She always bosses me around!
4
A: Tell me about your family, Rosie.
B: Well, I come from quite a big family. I have two brothers, both of them younger than me.
A: Really? Do you have any sisters?
B: Yeah. I have one older and one younger sister.
A: You’re lucky. I wish I came from a big family.
5
A: Do you come from a big family, Tim?
B: No, I’m an only child. It’s just me and my parents.
Listening 3
Listen to the conversation. Write the missing words.
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A: ___________ have a big family, Eva?
B: Kind of. I have a younger brother and an older sister.
A: Really? ___________old are they?
B: Let’s see… my brother is eighteen and my sister is twenty-five.
A: Oh. ___________ your sister do?
B: She’s a chef.
A: A chef? What a cool job! How do ___________her food?
B: I haven’t tried it, actually. She lives in California.
Transcript
A: Do you have a big family, Eva?
B: Kind of. I have a younger brother and an older sister.
A: Really? How old are they?
B: Let’s see… my brother is eighteen and my sister is twenty-five.
A: Oh. What does your sister do?
B: She’s a chef.
A: A chef? What a cool job! How do you like her food?
B: I haven’t tried it, actually. She lives in California.
Part 6
Discussion
Let’s use the vocabulary you’ve learned during the lesson and talk about the following topics/questions freely!
Teacher helps student expand and correct the answers
How many members in your immediate family?
How many brothers and sisters do you have?
Who do you consider to be the most important person in your family? Why?
How do you like being a big/little sister/brother?
Do you have any siblings? Have you ever had any sibling rivalry memories with them?
What family traditions do you have? Which is your favorite?
How often do you spend time with your extended family (e.g., grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins)?
What are some activities that you enjoy doing with your family?
Do you think family support is important? How does your family support each other?
Review
Let’s review the lesson with teacher
Vocabulary in the lesson
Talk about your family & your relationship
See you next lesson
Homework
Let’s choose one of these options for your homework
Write a 120-150 words paragraph introducing your family & record your voice to send to teacher for checking pronunciation.
Listen this audio (15mins): https://youtu.be/BcvTzvvNYlk
