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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 30
Review 6 – Do You Have Relatives?
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Recall and use vocabulary from Lessons 31–34 about family and relationships.
2. Talk about relatives, family traditions, and close friends with confidence.
3. Compare relationships, traditions, and cultural differences in family life.
Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Relative
Similar:
relation
relational
congener
qualifying
/ˈrel.ə.tɪv/
Meaning:
A family member
- I have many relatives who live in different countries.
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., “relatives” can include cousins, aunts, uncles, and sometimes close family friends.
noun
Gathering
Similar:
assemblage
gather
thickening
deepening
/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
Meaning:
A meeting of people for a social event
- We had a small family gathering on Sunday
Real Life Tip:
Family gatherings are common in American culture for holidays, birthdays, or casual weekends.
Get together
phrasal verb
Similar:
similarvocab3.1
similarvocab3.2
similarvocab3.3
similarvocab3.4
/ɡɛt təˈɡɛð.ər/
Meaning:
To meet with family or friends
- We usually get together every Christmas.
Real Life Tip:
Frequently used for informal family or friend meetings.
Look after
phrasal verb
Similar:
similarvocab4.1
similarvocab4.2
similarvocab4.3
similarvocab4.4
/lʊk ˈæf.tər/
Meaning:
To take care of someone
- I help look after my little cousins when my aunt is busy.
Real Life Tip:
Commonly used in families and caregiving contexts.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends are catching up about family and gatherings.
Hey Lucas, do you have many relatives?
Emma
Yes, I have a big extended family. What about you?
Lucas
Only a few close relatives, but we always get together for holidays.
Emma
That’s nice. Who usually organizes the family gatherings?
Lucas
My grandparents. They love looking after everyone and planning meals.
Emma
In my family, cousins help organize the games and activities.
Lucas
It’s fun when everyone participates! Do you enjoy these gatherings?
Emma
Definitely. Family traditions make these events special.
Lucas
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. Who organizes Emma’s family gatherings?
2. How does Lucas’s family organize activities?
3. What makes family gatherings special for them?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
I ______ (have/has/had) many relatives.
We usually ______ (get/gets/getting) together on Sundays.
My grandparents ______ (look/looked/looks) after everyone during gatherings.
Cousins often ______ (help/helps/helped) organize activities.
5. Family traditions ______ (is/are/was) very important in my culture.
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. How often do you get together with your relatives?
2. Do you enjoy family gatherings? Why or why not?
3. Which relatives do you spend the most time with?
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 a big or small extended family?
2. Who is your favorite relative? Why?
3. How often do you see your cousins?
4. What is your favorite family tradition?
5. Do you prefer small gatherings or big reunions?
6. Who usually organizes your family gatherings?
7. Have you ever hosted a family gathering yourself?
8. Do you look after younger relatives during holidays?
9. What makes a family gathering special for you?
10. Are family gatherings different in your culture compared to friends’ families?
