iSpeaktu
⚡ 0 XP
Login

Conversation Intermediate · Module 6 · Unit 27

Family Gatherings and Traditions

B1 Intermediate

Learning Objectives

In today s class, you will review family relationships, traditions, and the role of friends while practicing useful vocabulary for daily life.

Discussion

Direction: Answer these questions.
  1. What was your favorite family-related topic this week?
  2. Do you feel more comfortable talking about your family in English?
  3. Which phrasal verb have you used the most lately?

New Words & Expressions

Direction: Listen and repeat these words with your teacher.

  • Kinship

    noun

    /ˈkɪnʃɪp/

    Meaning:Blood relationship.

    I feel a kinship with them.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 146.

  • Heritage

    noun

    /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/

    Meaning:Traditions passed down.

    I love our family heritage.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 147.

  • Values

    noun

    /ˈvæljuːz/

    Meaning:Principles of behavior.

    We share family values.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 148.

  • Support system

    noun

    /səˈpɔːrt ˈsɪstəm/

    Meaning:Network of help.

    They are my support system.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review word from Lesson 149.

  • Once in a blue moon

    idiom

    /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/

    Meaning:Very rarely.

    We see them once in a blue moon.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review idiom from Lesson 147.

  • Fam

    slang

    /fæm/

    Meaning:Family.

    I love my fam.

    Real Life Tip:

    Review slang from Lesson 146.

Conversation

Direction:

  • Listen carefully as your teacher reads the conversation aloud.
  • Role-play the conversation with your teacher
Daniel and Rachel reflect on the topics they covered about family and friends this week.
  • Daniel
    This week of talking about family has been really interesting.
  • Rachel
    It has! I love thinking about our heritage and values.
  • Daniel
    And it is nice to remember that my fam is my main support system.

Q&A

Direction: Answer the questions based on the conversation.
  1. What did Daniel and Rachel enjoy about the week?
  2. What does Rachel say about their heritage?
  3. What does Daniel call his family?

Exercise

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

  1. Which word means principles of behavior?

  2. What is a support system?

  3. Family ____ is very important.

  4. I love my ____.

  5. feel / I / kinship / a / sense / of

  6. moon / blue / in / a / once

Ask Your Teacher

Direction: Ask your teacher these questions.
  1. Which vocabulary word from this week do you think is the most important?
  2. Are you feeling more confident talking about family in English?
  3. What was your biggest takeaway from our discussions this week?

Your Time To Speak

Direction: Answer using the language you have learned in this lesson. Talk about yourself!
  1. What was your favorite family topic this week?
  2. Do you feel like you know my family better now?
  3. What new family word will you use the most?
  4. Did you learn anything surprising about family traditions?
  5. Do you think your own family is similar to the ones we discussed?
  6. What is one question about family you still have?
  7. Are you going to talk to your family about these topics?
  8. Do you feel more positive about your family relationships?
  9. What is one tradition you learned about that you like?
  10. How would you summarize our week of lessons?
Rachel
Exactly. Even if we only see some relatives once in a blue moon.
  • Daniel
    I really feel a sense of kinship with everyone we discussed.
  • Rachel
    Me too. It helps to have these conversations.
  • Daniel
    It makes me appreciate what we have even more.
  • Rachel
    Agreed. Family and friends are everything.