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Conversation Intermediate · Module 2 · Unit 6

Family Relationships

Pre B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today's lesson, you will talk about family relationships and learn simple terms to describe your relatives and daily interactions.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. Do you have a big family or a small family?
  2. How do you stay in touch with your family?
  3. Is it easy to get along with your family members?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Immediate family

    noun

    /ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæməli/

    Meaning:Your closest family members, including your parents, brothers, sisters, spouse, and children.

    I invited my immediate family to dinner.

    Real Life Tip:

    People use this term when they talk only about their closest relatives.

  • Get along

    phrasal verb

    /ɡet əˈlɒŋ/

    Meaning:To have a friendly and peaceful relationship with someone.

    I get along very well with my brother.

    Real Life Tip:

    This is a standard phrase used to ask if two people have a good relationship.

  • Look up to

    phrasal verb

    /lʊk ʌp tu/

    Meaning:To admire and respect someone.

    I look up to my older sister because she is very hardworking.

    Real Life Tip:

    This phrase is frequently used when talking about parents, older siblings, or role models in the family.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Marcus and Sophia discuss their family relationships and share their admiration for their parents after Sophia comes home.
  • Marcus
    It feels strange having you back, Sophia. I feel like we need to spend more time together.
  • Sophia
    I know. Things are different now that we are older.
  • Marcus
    True. We are not kids anymore.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. Why does Sophia feel things are different between them?
  2. Does Marcus get along with his parents?
  3. Who does Sophia look up to?

Exercise

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

  1. What does it mean to look up to someone?

  2. I try to ____ well with all my coworkers.

  3. My parents and siblings are my ____ family.

  4. look / up / to / I / parents / my

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Who in your family do you look up to the most?
  2. Do you find it easy to get along with your siblings?
  3. Who makes up your immediate family?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. How do you get along with your parents?
  2. Do you spend more time with immediate family or friends?
  3. Who is an older family member that you look up to?
  4. What does family mean to you?
  5. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
  6. What is your favorite memory with your family?
  7. How do you celebrate holidays with your relatives?
  8. Do you prefer living with a large group or on your own?
  9. How often do you call or text your family members?
  10. What qualities make someone a good parent?
  11. Do you look up to anyone outside of your family?
  12. How do you resolve arguments with family members?
  13. Is family support important when you face challenges?
  14. What are some common activities your family does together?
  15. How do you show appreciation to the people you love?
Sophia
Do you still get along with Mom and Dad?
  • Marcus
    Yes, we get along fine. I spend most of my time with my immediate family.
  • Sophia
    I really look up to them for everything they have done for us.
  • Marcus
    They will be very happy to hear you say that.
  • Sophia
    I am happy to be back with everyone.