TL Vocabulary 01 – Family

Close family

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general, high-intermed, intermediate

TL Vocabulary 01 – Family

You will be prompted to practice these vocabulary items further. Please follow each step carefully, one at a time.

1. Close family: Refers to relatives with whom one has a strong emotional bond, typically immediate family members like parents and siblings.
2. Immediate family: Includes the closest relatives, such as parents, siblings, and children, typically living in the same household.
3. Extended family: Encompasses relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
4. Family tree: A diagram that shows the relationships between different members of a family, often spanning multiple generations.
5. Family member: Any individual who belongs to a family, including parents, siblings, and other relatives.

Vocabulary Flash Cards

Let’s practice today’s set of vocabulary and collocations related to the topic.

Close family

Close family Refers to relatives with whom one has a strong emotional bond, typically immediate family members like parents and siblings. eg: I always turn to my close family for support during tough times.

Immediate family

Immediate family includes the closest relatives, such as parents, siblings, and children, typically living in the same household. eg: My immediate family includes my parents and my younger sister.

Extended family

Extended family Encompasses relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. eg: We invited our extended family to our wedding, including cousins and grandparents.

Family tree

Family tree: A diagram that shows the relationships between different members of a family, often spanning multiple generations. eg: I created a family tree to trace my ancestors and learn more about my heritage.

Family member

Family member: Any individual who belongs to a family, including parents, siblings, and other relatives. Every family member, from all over the country contributed to planning our annual reunion.

Family ties

Connections or bonds between family members based on emotional relationships and shared history.

Family reunion

A gathering of family members from various branches of the family tree, often to celebrate and reconnect.

Family values

The beliefs, principles, and standards that are upheld within a family, often influencing behavior and decision-making.

Family tradition

Customs or practices that are passed down within a family, often marking special occasions or shared values.

 Family background

Refers to the social, economic, and cultural environment in which a person was raised, including familial heritage.

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Vocabulary Review

Have a review on the vocabulary items in this section.

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  • Consider the level of items
  • Group title can help you to categorize the lists

Lexicography

family members

family

kin

Family is considered one’s closest kin.

Nephew

My nephew is my brother’s (sister’s) son.

Niece

She is my niece, my sister’s (my brother’s) daughter.

Cousin

My cousin is the child of my aunt or uncle.

Aunt

My aunt from my father’s side is coming to visit.

Uncle

I look up to my uncle as a father figure.

pre-intermediate

vocab

Lexicography

family members

family

Stepsister - Stepbrother

My stepsister became part of our family when my dad married her mom.

Stepmother - Stepfather

My stepfather has been a supportive figure in my life. I have a close relationship with my stepmother.

Half-sibling

My half-sibling shares one biological parent with me.

 Grandparent

My grandparents (grandfather, grandmother) have so many stories to share.

Grandchild

Welcoming a new grandchild brings so much joy to the family.

Godparent

My godparent (godfather or godmother) plays an important role in my spiritual development.

pre-intermediate

vocab

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Homework

Choose five words & expressions from today’s list. Use them in your own sentences and send them to your teacher for feedback.

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Teacher's Guide

Hint #1

The beliefs, principles, and standards that are upheld within a family, often influencing behavior and decision-making.

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