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Family Vocabulary

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to talk about your family using basic vocabulary and simple sentences. We’ll also practice with questions and answers.

Step 1: Learn the Vocabulary

Here’s a list of family members:

Mother - Mom
Father - Dad
Parents - Mother and father
Son - A male child
Daughter - A female child
Children - Sons and daughters
Brother - A male sibling
Sister - A female sibling
Siblings - Brothers and sisters
Grandmother - Grandma
Grandfather - Grandpa
Grandparents - Grandmother and grandfather
Uncle - The brother of your parent
Aunt - The sister of your parent
Cousin - The child of your uncle or aunt

Step 2: How to Talk About Your Family

Here are some simple sentence structures to describe your family:

I have a [family member].
- Example: I have a brother.
- Example: I have two sisters.
- Example: This is my mother.
- Example: This is my grandfather.
My [family member]’s name is [name].
- Example: My sister’s name is Anna.
- Example: My father’s name is John.
There are [number] people in my family.
- Example: There are five people in my family.
I live with my [family members].
- Example: I live with my parents and my brother.

Step 3: Practice Questions and Answers

Here are some common questions and answers about family:

How many people are in your family?
- Answer: There are four people in my family.
- Answer: I have a small family. There are three people.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
- Answer: Yes, I have one brother and one sister.
- Answer: No, I don’t have any siblings.
What is your mother’s name?
- Answer: My mother’s name is Sarah.
Do you live with your grandparents?
- Answer: No, I don’t live with my grandparents.
- Answer: Yes, I live with my grandmother.