Lesson Script
Talking About Family in English.
Families are the most important part of our lives, and we’ll be in many situations in which we have to talk about our families. You might meet relatives or friends, or even strangers and may discuss your family with them.
In this lesson we will see some conversations in which we will see phrases connected to the family. Listen to the lesson carefully, pause and practice whenever you want, and increase your English fluency.
Introduction
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In this lesson we will learn phrases that you can use to talk about your family.
Interaction
(Please smile and make this really lively. You can use your hands)
Hi! Good to see you again dear viewer. Today we’ll see some conversations about families. Make sure you listen to them all, and also make sure you see the vocabulary section at the end. Don’t forget to practice the lines by pausing the lesson and repeating the dialog anywhere you want!
So let’s get it started!!
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Do You Have Siblings?
John : Do you have any siblings?
Sam : Yes. I have a younger brother. What about you?
John : I have quite a big family with 2 brothers and 2 sisters!
Sam : Wow, a big family… I’d have liked a sister too.
John: Yes, my sisters are very nice. They’re kind and smart. I feel lucky to be their brother.
Sam: What a nice thing to say!
My Grandparents.
Sam : So you were gone visiting your grandpa last weekend?
Joanna : Yup! My grandfather must be in his late 80’s and he’s very active.
Sam : Wow! That’s great! What about your grandma?
Joanna : She’s a very sprightly old woman too. In fact my grandparents from my mother’s side are pretty healthy and active themselves.
Sam : That’s really good to hear. Your folks know how to take care of themselves.
Joanna : Yeah, our family eats right and exercises. That’s why we’re healthy.
Proud of Your Family Member.
Joanna : Where’s your younger brother these days?
Sam : Well, John got admitted to the medical college in NY. He’s going to be a doctor.
Joanna : Really? You must be so proud of him.
Sam : Yeah, I am. My old man was a carpenter, and I got into the same profession, but little Johnny’s always studied hard. He’s going to bring credit to the family name.
Joanna : So happy for you Sam!
She Ain’t My Cousin!
Joanna : Hey John, I met Samantha at the party last night. Is she your sister?
John : Samantha? No, she ain’t my sister. She’s Frank’s daughter. Frank is my brother. Samantha is my niece.
Joanna : Your niece? But she’s not very young!
John : Yeah! My dad married my mom when he was in his 40s. Frank was already 18 then. He’s my step brother actually.
Joanna : Wow! Families are weird, aren’t they? A woman older than you is your niece.
John : That’s how families are Joanna.
Vocabulary
Siblings : Your siblings are your brothers and sisters. Sibling is a gender-neutral word that can be used for both brother and sister.
Sprightly - Sprightly means lively… Full of energy. It’s used commonly for older people.
Folks - The meaning of folks is people, but when you say ‘my folks’, or ‘your folks’, it refers to your parents, or your other family members.
Bring Credit - ‘Bring credit’ means to bring fame, or add prestige. When you bring credit to your family, you do something that is good and noteworthy which makes them proud.
Elder to, Older than - You can use ‘elder to’, or ‘older than’ to talk about someone who’s older than you. Always use elder with ‘to’, and older with ‘than’. Example: My brother John is elder to me, or My brother John is older than me. Don’t say ‘older to’, or ‘elder than’.
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