Talking About Your Family in English - Spoken English Lesson

Summary

In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk about your family in English, from introducing your family members to discussing relationships and activities. The video covers how to describe the number of people in your family, details about siblings, the difference between immediate and extended family, and how to talk about children. It also emphasizes making conversations more interesting by adding extra details about family connections, activities, and how often you see them. By the end of the lesson, you'll be able to confidently speak about your family and engage in meaningful discussions.

Takeaways

• 😀 Talking about family is a great way to start a conversation in English.
• 😀 Use simple sentences to introduce your family, like 'There are _______ people in my family.'
• 😀 Make your answer more interesting by adding details about your family members, such as their roles or relationships.
• 😀 You can describe the number and relationships of your brothers and sisters by adding more information, like age or order in the family.
• 😀 There is a distinction between 'immediate family' (parents, siblings, children) and 'extended family' (aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.).
• 😀 When talking about your children, be sure to include details like their ages, what they’re doing, or any special events.
• 😀 Talking about your relationship with family members, such as how often you see them and activities you do together, adds depth to your conversation.
• 😀 To make your answers more engaging, provide additional details about family traditions or regular activities, like weekly meals or vacations.
• 😀 Practice speaking in longer sentences to describe your family, combining information about your immediate and extended family.
• 😀 A sample answer might include family structure, relationships with siblings, children, and the frequency of seeing relatives, making it more personal and detailed.

Q & A

What is the first step in talking about your family in English?

The first step is introducing your family by stating how many people are in it. For example, you can say, 'There are five people in my family.'

How can you make your answer about your family more interesting?

You can make your answer more interesting by providing additional details about the people in your family, such as their relationships to you. For example, 'There are ten people in my family: I have two sisters, one brother, my uncle and aunt, two grandparents, and my parents.'

What should you do when talking about your brothers and sisters?

When talking about your brothers and sisters, you should mention how many siblings you have and provide further details, such as their ages or positions in the family. For example, 'I have two older brothers and one older sister.'

What is the difference between immediate and extended family?

Immediate family refers to your closest family members, like your parents, siblings, and children. Extended family includes relatives beyond your immediate family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.

Can you give an example of how to talk about your extended family?

You can say something like, 'My immediate family is quite small, because I’m an only child. My mum is one of five children, so I have a lot of cousins.'

How should you describe your children when talking about your family?

When talking about your children, mention their number, genders, and ages. For example, 'I have three kids: two girls and a boy.' You can also share details like their school grades or age-related milestones.

What are some common ways to describe your relationship with your family?

You can describe your relationship with your family by saying how often you see them and what you do together. For example, 'I see my older brother once a week; we play tennis or basketball together.'

What can you say to make your answer about your family even more detailed?

You can add extra details about activities you do together, where you meet, or traditions you have. For example, 'We have lunch together every weekend at my grandmother’s house, and she always cooks something delicious!'

What is a sample answer for someone with a big family?

A sample answer might be: 'I come from a big family: I’m the fifth child, and I have three brothers and one sister. There’s a big gap between them and me. I don’t have children, but I have lots of nieces and nephews. I don’t see my family often because I live in a different country, but we all get together once or twice a year.'

How do you create a longer answer about your family?

To create a longer answer, you should include information about the number of people in your family, their relationships to you, your siblings, your children if you have any, and how often you spend time together. For example, 'There are five people in my immediate family, although my extended family is quite large. I have two sisters, both younger, so I’m the oldest child. I don’t have kids yet but I’d like to have a big family one day.'