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Conversation / EVERYDAY ENGLISH /
Unit 10
Talking About Family
Pre B1- Intermediate
Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will learn to use descriptive vocabulary to talk about your family, including your relationships, roles, and the dynamics you grew up with.
Exercise 1
New Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
adjective
Mischievous
Similar:
puckish
playful
impish
bad
/ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/
Meaning:
Enjoying harmless pranks
- My sister was mischievous and hid my toys all the time.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used to describe playful children.
adjective
Independent
Similar:
free
autonomous
individual
mugwump
/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt/
Meaning:
Able to do things on your own
- Only children often become very independent.
Real Life Tip:
Independence is valued in American families.
phrasal verb
Get along with
Similar:
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/ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
Meaning:
Have a friendly relationship
- I get along with my brother most of the time.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used to describe good family or peer relationships.
Pitch in
phrasal verb
Similar:
similarvocab4.1
similarvocab4.2
similarvocab4.3
similarvocab4.4
/pɪtʃ ɪn/
Meaning:
Help out with tasks
- Everyone pitches in to clean the house on weekends.
Real Life Tip:
Frequently used in families, workplaces, or communities to describe teamwork.
Exercise 2
Role-Play
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends discuss their families, childhood experiences, and responsibilities.
Hey, Liam! Do you get along with your siblings?
Emma
Yes, I do! We often hang out in the backyard playing games.
Liam
That sounds fun! Do you also have responsibilities at home?
Emma
Definitely. I pitch in by taking out the trash and mowing the lawn.
Liam
I remember my sister being mischievous when we were kids.
Emma
Really? I look after my younger brother sometimes.
Liam
That must help you become independent.
Emma
Yes! Family experiences teach a lot.
Liam
Exercise 3
Role-Play Q&A
Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
1. What activity does Liam do with his siblings?
2. How does Liam pitch in at home?
3. How did Emma describe her sister as a child?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Fill in the blank
I like ________ at the park after school.
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. Fill in the blank (word order)
get / along / I / siblings / with
→ ______________________________
2. Choose the correct answer
Who usually ___ after younger siblings in your family?
A) looked
B) look
C) looking
D) looks
3. Fill in the blank (word order)
hang / out / used / we / backyard / the / in
→ ______________________________
4. Choose the correct answer
Only children often ___ more independent than children with siblings.
A) became
B) become
C) becomes
D) becoming
5. Fill in the blank (word order)
pitch / in / everyone / chores / the / with
→ ______________________________
6. Choose the correct answer
Sometimes we ___ our parents with chores at home.
A) helping
B) helps
C) help
D) helped
7. Fill in the blank (word order)
favorite / memory / my / is / childhood / with / siblings / of
→ ______________________________
8. Choose the correct answer
I ___ responsibilities at home while growing up.
A) have
B) had
C) has
D) having
9. Fill in the blank (word order)
most / family / independent / member / is / in / the / my
→ ______________________________
10. Choose the correct answer
How often ___ you hang out with your siblings or cousins?
A) doing
B) does
C) did
D) do
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. Do you have siblings ?
2. What responsibilities did you have as a child ?
3. Do you think only children are more independent than children with siblings? Why or why not?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. Do you have any siblings? If not, do you wish you had any?
2. Do you get along with everyone in your family?
3. Who do you get along with the most in your family?
4. Do you prefer being an only child or having siblings? Why?
5. Did you have mischievous moments as a child?
6. What responsibilities did you have at home growing up?
7. Did you have chores at home as a child?
8. Which family member or person you lived with is the most independent?
9. How often do you spend time with siblings, cousins, or close friends/family?
10. What do you usually do when you hang out with them?
11. What is your favorite childhood memory with siblings, cousins, or close friends/family?
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