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Conversational / EVERYDAY ENGLISH
Lesson 06
Talking About Family Relationships
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1. Use everyday vocabulary to describe family relationships.
2. Apply common phrasal verbs in conversations about family.
3. Speak about your family, experiences, and relationships confidently.
Exercise 1
News Words & Expressions
Direction: Listen and repeat after your teacher
noun
Sibling
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/ˈsɪblɪŋ/
Meaning:
A brother or sister
- I have two siblings: an older brother and a younger sister
Real Life Tip:
In the U.S., “siblings” is used more than saying “brothers and sisters” in formal speech.
noun
Cousin
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/ˈkʌzən/
Meaning:
The child of your aunt or uncle
- My cousin lives in New York, and we visit each summer.
Real Life Tip:
Family gatherings often include extended family in American culture.
Step-parent
Noun
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/ˈstɛpˌpɛrənt/
Meaning:
A parent who is married to your biological parent but not your birth parent
- My step-mom is really kind, and she cooks delicious meals.
Real Life Tip:
Step-families are common in the U.S., and children usually use first names for step-parents until comfortable.
Get along with
phrasal verb
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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:
In American culture, getting along with family or coworkers is seen as important for harmony and respect.
Exercise 2
Conversation
Direction: First, read the conversation aloud. Then, practice by role-playing it with your tutor.
Situation: Two friends "Emma & Jake'are talking about their families while having coffee at a café.
Hey, Jake! How’s your family doing?
Emma
Hi, Emma! Everyone’s good. I get along with my siblings really well.
Jake
That’s great! Do you see your cousins often?
Emma
Not really, only during holidays. How about your family?
Jake
I have a step-dad, and we look after each other a lot.
Emma
That’s nice. Do you have any family traditions?
Jake
Yes, every Sunday we cook dinner together.
Emma
Sounds fun! I should visit more often.
Jake
Exercise 2.1
Questions.
1. Who does Jake get along with?
2. How often does Jake see his cousins?
3. What family tradition does Emma mention?
Exercise 3
Practice Time
Direction: Complete the exercise by choosing the correct answer.
1. I ______ along with my brother very well.
a) get
b) gets
c) got
2. My cousins ______ in another city.
a) live
b) lives
c) living
3. She always ______ after her younger brother.
a) look
b) looks
c) looked
4. We ______ family dinner together every weekend.
a) have
b) has
c) having
5. Do you ______ your step-parents?
a) like
b) likes
c) liked
Exercise 4
Ask Your Tutor
Direction: Ask your tutor these questions. Listen carefully and learn
1. How do you celebrate holidays with your family?
2. Have you ever had to help look after a younger sibling or cousin?
3. What challenges can step-families face in everyday life?
Exercise 5
Discussion
Direction: Use the new words and expression you learnt in this lesson to have a conversation with your tutor.
1. Who is the funniest person in your family?
2. Do you have more brothers or sisters?
3. How often do you see your cousins?
4. Do you get along with your step-parents?
5. What’s your favorite family tradition?
6. Who in your family do you spend the most time with?
7. Have you ever helped plan a family event?
8. Do you have a big family or a small family?
9. How do you celebrate birthdays in your family?
10. Which family member do you admire the most and why?
