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Conversation Beginner · Module 6 · Unit 27

Talking About Relationships (This is my…, He/She is…)

A1 Beginner

Learning Objectives

Today, you will learn to introduce family and friends and practice vocabulary for daily communication.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Who is your mother?
  2. Who is your father?
  3. Who do you live with?

Listen and Repeat

  • This is my mother.

  • He is my father.

  • She is my sister.

  • This is my friend, Ben.

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • introduce

    Verb

    /ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/

    Meaning:To present someone new.

    Let me introduce my brother.

    Real Life Tip:

    Essential for social settings.

  • acquaintance

    Noun

    /əˈkweɪntəns/

    Meaning:A person you know, but not a close friend.

    He is just an acquaintance.

    Real Life Tip:

    Good word for someone you are not close to.

  • get along

    Phrasal Verb

    /ɡɛt əˈlɒŋ/

    Meaning:To have a good relationship.

    Do you get along with Ben?

    Real Life Tip:

    Commonly used for family and friends.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel are introducing friends.
  • Daniel
    Rachel, this is my friend, Ben.
  • Rachel
    Hi Ben, are you a close friend?
  • Daniel
    Yes, he is my bestie!
  • Rachel

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Is Ben a close friend?
  2. Do Daniel and Ben get along?
  3. Is Ben joining dinner?

Point and Tell Me

  • This is my ____.

  • He is my ____.

  • She is my ____.

  • This is my friend, ____.

Exercise

Direction: Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence, then read it aloud. Each question gives you 5 Points.

  1. I would like to ____ you to my parents.

  2. He is just an ____ of mine.

  3. Do you ____ along with your colleagues?

  4. my / This / mother / is

  5. is / He / father / my

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. How do you introduce a new friend?
  2. Do you get along with your family?
  3. Do you believe the more the merrier?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. Who is your mother?
  2. Who is your father?
  3. Who do you live with?
  4. Do you have cousins?
  5. Are you close to your family?
  6. Who helps you at home?
  7. Do you visit relatives?
  8. Who do you talk to the most?

  • the more the merrier

    Idiom

    /ðə mɔːr ðə ˈmɛriər/

    Meaning:More people makes it more fun.

    Bring your friend, the more the merrier!

    Real Life Tip:

    Used to invite more people.

  • bestie

    Slang

    /ˈbɛsti/

    Meaning:Best friend.

    She is my bestie.

    Real Life Tip:

    Very popular, especially with younger people.

    • Do you two get along well?
  • Daniel
    We do, we are like brothers.
  • Rachel
    Should Ben join our dinner?
  • Daniel
    Yes, the more the merrier!
  • Rachel
    Sounds like a plan.