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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 26
Extended Family Relationships
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Use everyday vocabulary to describe extended family members and relationships.
2. Talk about traditions and gatherings with extended family in daily life.
3. Practice speaking confidently about family roles in American culture.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
In-laws
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/ˈɪn.lɔːz/
Meaning:
The family of your husband or wife (e.g., mother-in-law, brother-in-law)
- I had dinner with my in-laws on Sunday.
Real Life Tip:
In American culture, in-laws are often included in big family celebrations such as Christmas and weddings.
noun
Nephew
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/ˈnef.juː/
Meaning:
The son of your brother or sister
- My nephew just started kindergarten this year.
Real Life Tip:
Many Americans babysit their nieces and nephews or take them to events.
Get along (with)
phrasal verb
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/ɡɛt əˈlɔŋ wɪð/
Meaning:
To have a good relationship with someone
- I really get along with my cousins because we have the same hobbies.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used to describe positive relationships within families, schools, or workplaces.
Look up to
phrasal verb
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/lʊk ʌp tu/
Meaning:
To admire and respect someone
- I look up to my uncle because he worked hard to start his own business.
Real Life Tip:
Often used when talking about role models, mentors, or respected family members.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two cousins are catching up at a family barbecue.
Hey Jake, it’s been a while! How’s your side of the family?
Emma
Pretty good. My nephew just turned five, so we had a big party for him.
Jake
That’s awesome. Do you still get along with your in-laws?
Emma
Yeah, we see them often. My mother-in-law cooks amazing food.
Jake
Lucky you! I only see my cousins on Thanksgiving.
Emma
Same here. But I look up to my uncle; he always makes time for family.
Jake
That’s great. Family gatherings are special, even if they’re rare.
Emma
Totally. I think we should all meet more often.
Jake
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. Who had a birthday party?
2. When does Emma usually see her cousins?
3. Who does Jake admire in his family?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
My cousin and I ______ (is/are/be) close.
We usually ______ (visit/visits/visited) our grandparents on Sundays.
She ______ (look/looked/looks) up to her aunt because she’s very kind.
They ______ (get/getting/gets) along really well.
5. My nephew ______ (start/started/starting) school last week.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. Do you usually spend holidays with your extended family?
2. Which family member do you look up to the most?
3. How often do you see your in-laws or distant relatives?
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 many cousins?
2. Who is the funniest person in your extended family?
3. Do you spend more time with your cousins or with your in-laws?
4. What do you usually do at family gatherings?
5. Have you ever had a funny or awkward moment with your in-laws?
6. Who do you get along with the most in your extended family?
7. Do you admire (look up to) anyone in your family? Why?
8. Do you see your extended family more often during holidays or weekends?
9. What’s the biggest family event you’ve attended?
10. Do you think it’s important to stay close with extended family? Why or why not?
