Lesson 3: Your Family

DIALOGUE
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over this topic: Family. First, read the
following dialogue out loud with your tutor, then switch roles and try again.
Dorothy and Kevin are talking about their families.

Dorothy: Hi, Kevin! Do you have any siblings?

Kevin: Yes, I have an older sister and a younger brother. We’re a

family of five.

Dorothy: That must be so nice. I am an only child.

Kevin: So, your family only includes you, your father, and your mother?

Dorothy: My dog, Toro, is also part of my family. My parents and I love

him so much.
Kevin: That is great. How old is Toro?

Dorothy: He is the youngest of the family. He is only 5 years old. My

parents love to take care ofhim and watch him grow up.

Kevin: What do your parents do for a living?

Dorothy: My mother is an engineer and my father works as a lawyer.

Kevin: Wow, they must be very busy people!

VOCABULARY
Go over the following vocabulary and expressions with your tutor. Read the
word/expression and definition out loud, and your tutor will go over anything you
do not understand. Practice creating a sentence or two to make sure you know
how to use the word/expression properly.
Vocabulary/ Expressions

Expression Definition Example

sibling brother and sister I have three siblings.

older senior or junior in age I have one older brother, but

/ younger I don’t have any sisters.

a family of a way to say how many members We’re a family of four: mom,
(number) in a family dad, my older sister, and
myself.

only child a child without a brother or Many of my friends have

sister siblings, but I am an only
child.

be part of is a member of … I am part of the language

~ exchange group.
 take care to do the things that are My mom takes care of my
of… needed to help or protect grandparents.
(someone) or to keep
(something) in good condition

grow up to become an adult Children grow up so quickly.

(do) for a a way to earn enough money; John paints houses for a
living your work living.

work as… have an occupation as … My friend works as an

accountant.

(someone) – Your parents must be very

must be… happy to have such a sweet
daughter.

EXERCISE
Practice answering the following questions with your tutors. You can use the
sample answers to come up with your own answer.

1. Who is in your family?

1. My father, my mother and me. I am an only child.
2. My parents, my dog, and me. We’re a family of four.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
2. How many siblings do you have?
1. I am an only child.
2. I have an older brother and a younger sister.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
3. What do your parents do for a living?
1. My dad works as a medical doctor and my mom is a housewife.
2. My father was a police officer but he retired this year.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
4. Do you have any pets?

1. Yes, I have two dogs, Toro and Buster.

2. Unfortunately, I can’t have pets at my place.
3. Your answer:_______________________________
5. Do you visit your parents often?
1. I live with my parents at the moment.
2. I try to visit them once a month.
3. Your answer:_______________________________

CONVERSATION
Use the following questions as a guideline to form an interesting conversation
with your tutor. Feel free to diverge from these suggestions if anything interesting
comes up.
1. Who else is in your family?
2. Do you live with your parents?
3. Describe your parents.
4. What do your siblings do for a living?
5. How often do you see your siblings?