Talking about Family and Relationships - Key phrases and real-life examples

Real-Life Conversation

Anna: Hi, John! How’s it going?
John: Hey, Anna! I’m doing well, thanks. Just got back from visiting my family for the weekend.
Anna: Oh, that sounds nice! Who did you visit?
John: I spent time with my parents and my siblings. We had a big dinner together.
Anna: That’s great! Are you close with your siblings?
John: Yeah, we’re very close. I have two brothers, and we all get along really well.
Anna: That’s awesome! How about your parents?
John: My mom is amazing. She’s very caring, and my dad is the funny one. They’ve been married for 30 years!
Anna: Wow, that’s impressive! What about your relationship? Are you seeing anyone?
John: Actually, I’ve been dating someone for about six months now. We’re pretty serious.
Anna: That’s so exciting! What’s their name?
John: Her name is Emily. She’s a wonderful person, and we have a lot of fun together.

Key Vocabulary and Phrases to Know

  1. Family – Your family includes your parents, siblings, children, etc.

    • Example: "I spent the weekend with my family."

  2. Parents – Your mom and dad.

    • Example: "My parents are very supportive."

  3. Siblings – Brothers and sisters.

    • Example: "I have three siblings."

  4. Close (with someone) – To have a strong and positive relationship.

    • Example: "I’m very close to my brother."

  5. Relationship – The connection or bond you have with a person, often used for romantic relationships.

    • Example: "They’re in a relationship."

  6. Married – When two people are legally joined together as husband and wife.

    • Example: "They’ve been married for 15 years."

  7. Dating – When two people regularly go out with each other as a couple.

    • Example: "We’ve been dating for six months."

  8. Serious (about someone) – To have a strong commitment to a relationship.

    • Example: "We’re in a serious relationship."

  9. Mom/Dad – Informal words for mother and father.

    • Example: "My mom loves to cook."

Useful Sentences and Expressions

  • Talking about your family:

    • "I come from a big/small family."
    • "I have [number] siblings."
    • "My parents are [adjective]."
    • "I’m very close to my [sibling/parent]."

  • Talking about your relationship:

    • "I’m dating someone right now."
    • "We’ve been together for [length of time]."
    • "We’re in a serious relationship."
    • "I’m not in a relationship at the moment."

  • Talking about marriage:

    • "They’ve been married for [number] years."
    • "My parents are happily married."

Practice Exercises

  1. Fill in the blanks with the correct words:

    • I spent the weekend with my ___________.
    • My ___________ is the funniest person I know.
    • How many ___________ do you have?
    • They’ve been ___________ for 10 years.
    • We’re in a ___________ relationship.

  2. Answer the following questions:

    • Who are you closest to in your family?
    • Are you in a relationship right now? If so, how long have you been together?
    • What’s one thing you like about your mom/dad?

Answers

    • family
    • dad
    • siblings
    • married
    • serious
    • (Sample answers)
      • I’m closest to my sister because we spend a lot of time together.
      • Yes, I’m in a relationship. We’ve been together for one year.
      • I love how caring my mom is.

Conclusion

Talking about family and relationships is a common conversation topic in English. By using the key phrases and expressions from this lesson, you can confidently talk about your loved ones and build strong conversations. Practice these phrases with friends, and you’ll soon feel more comfortable discussing your family and relationships in English!

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