What is a family?
A family is a group of people connected by love or blood.
- You can talk about your family using simple English words.
- Let’s learn some of these words.
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Who are your parents?
Your parents are your mother e father.
In English, we often use shorter, informal words:
- Mum (for mother)
- Dad (for father)
For example:
- My mum is happy.
- My dad is tall.
Do you have brothers or sisters?
Your brothers e sisters are your siblings.
- If you have a boy, he is your brother.
- If you have a girl, she is your sister.
For example:
- I have one brother.
- She has two sisters.
Who are your grandparents?
Your grandparents are your mum’s oppure dad’s parents.
We use these words for grandparents:
- Granny oppure Grandma (for grandmother)
- Granddad oppure Grandpa (for grandfather)
For example:
- My granny is old.
- My granddad tells stories.
What about aunts, uncles, and cousins?
These are other important family members.
- Your aunt è il tuo mum’s oppure dad’s sister.
- Your uncle è il tuo mum’s oppure dad’s brother.
- Your cousin is the child of your aunt oppure uncle.
For example:
- My aunt lives in London.
- My uncle likes sports.
- My cousin is my friend.
| English Word | Who is this person? |
|---|---|
| Mum | Your mother (female parent) |
| Dad | Your father (male parent) |
| Sister | A girl who has the same parents as you |
| Brother | A boy who has the same parents as you |
| Granny | Your mother’s oppure father’s mother |
| Granddad | Your mother’s oppure father’s father |
| Aunt | Your mum’s oppure dad’s sister |
| Uncle | Your mum’s oppure dad’s brother |
| Cousin | The child of your aunt oppure uncle |
Examples
- This is my family.
- My mum is a teacher.
- My dad likes to read.
- I have one brother and one sister.
- My granny visits every Sunday.
- My granddad has a big garden.
- My aunt and uncle have two children.
- My cousin is very funny.
Practice
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- Confusing mum e dad: Remember mum is female, dad is male.
- Using “my family are” instead of “my family is”: In English, family is usually singular when talking about the group. Say: My family is big. (NOT My family are big.)
- Forgetting “a” or “an” with singular nouns: Say: I have a sister. (NOT I have sister.)
Domande frequenti
What is the difference between mum and mother?
Mum is an informal word for mother. Both mean the same person. You can use mum with your family and friends.
How do I say “my parents” in English?
You say my parents. This word means both your mum e dad together.
Can I use grandma instead of granny?
Yes, both grandma e granny are common informal words for grandmother. Choose the one you like best!
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