Essential Family Vocabulary for Pre-A1 English Learners — Pre-A1 English vocabulary lesson by Langcom

Essential Family Vocabulary for Pre-A1 English Learners

Raúl Maguiña

Fondateur de Langcom | Examinateur pour les examens de Cambridge et du SIELE

juillet 20, 2026

PRÉ-A1📚 Vocabulaire⏱️ 3 min read
Learning basic family words in English helps you talk about your loved ones and understand others. These simple words are a key part of everyday conversations for Pre-A1 learners. We focus on the most common family members: mum (mother), dad (father), brother, et sister. You will also learn about your grandparents: grandma (grandmother) and grandpa (grandfather). Knowing these essential terms allows you to introduce your family, describe relationships, and understand simple sentences about family life. This vocabulary is fundamental for personal introductions and sharing information about your life. It’s a fantastic first step to building your English vocabulary and connecting with people around the world.

Why is Family Vocabulary Important?

Learning family words helps you talk about the people close to you.

It is very useful for:

  • Introducing your family to new friends.
  • Understanding stories about other people’s families.
  • Describing your own family members.

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Who is in Your Immediate Family?

Your immediate family includes your parents and siblings.

  • Your mum is your mother. She is a female parent.
  • Your dad is your father. He is a male parent.
  • Your brother is a boy or man who has the same parents as you.
  • Your sister is a girl or woman who has the same parents as you.

Who are Your Grandparents?

Your grandparents are your parents’ parents.

  • Your grandma is your mother’s mother or your father’s mother. She is a female grandparent.
  • Your grandpa is your mother’s father or your father’s father. He is a male grandparent.
Basic Family Vocabulary
Family Member Who is this?
Mum Your mother
Dad Your father
Brother Your male sibling
Sister Your female sibling
Grandma Your mother’s or father’s mother
Grandpa Your mother’s or father’s father

Exemples

  • This is my mum.
  • My dad is tall.
  • I have one brother.
  • She is my sister.
  • My grandma is kind.
  • I love my grandpa.

Entraînement

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Erreurs courantes chez les hispanophones

Sometimes, learners confuse mum et dad. Remember, mum is for your mother, and dad is for your father.

Also, be careful with brother et sister. Brother is for a boy, and sister is for a girl.

Questions fréquemment posées

What is the difference between ‘mum’ and ‘mother’?

Mum is a more informal word for mother. Both mean the same person, but mum is common in everyday talk.

Can I use ‘grandma’ and ‘grandpa’ for any grandparent?

Yes, grandma is a common informal word for grandmother, and grandpa is for grandfather. You can use them for either your mother’s parents or your father’s parents.

How do I say ‘my parents’ in English?

You can say my mum and dad ou my parents. Both are correct.

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À propos de l'auteur : Raúl Maguiña

Raúl Maguiña est le directeur de l'Asociación Educativa Langcom, un centre agréé de préparation à l'examen Cambridge English situé à ÉTATS-UNIS. Fort de plus d'une décennie d'expérience dans l'enseignement des langues et les certifications internationales, il a aidé des milliers d'étudiants, d'enseignants et d'établissements d'enseignement dans 25 pays à obtenir les certifications d'anglais Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL et Michigan.

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