SPEAKING: FAMILY MATTERS

DIALOGUE

1. Write out questions using the following words and then interview your partner about his/her family.

How big/family? How many brothers or sisters/have got? How old? Who/oldest/youngest/in the middle? Where/live? What/do? Married? How many children? How old? Any cousins/aunts/uncles? How often/see? Get on well with them? Who/closest to? How often/see/your relatives? Get along well with your brothers or sisters/in-laws? Family important in your country/to you? What/usually/do together?

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

I’ve got one brother and no sisters. I have a large (small) family

I’m an only child. I have no brothers or sisters. There are five people in my family (there are five of us in my family): my two parents, two brothers and me.

Juan is the oldest (he’s my elder brother). Ana is the youngest (she’s my younger sister) and I’m in the middle.

My in-laws: my brother-in-law, my sister-in-law, my parents-in-law.

Juan is a brother of mine (a friend of mine, a relative of mine, etc)

My close relatives – My distant relatives.

I’m closest to my younger sister. I (don’t) get on well with all my relatives.

MONOLOGUE

2.- You are having a drink with your American friend. Talk about your family. Include the following points.

Size Ages, jobs, hobbies Relatives Things you do together

You don't have to describe the photos. They can just help you for your speech!

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONSStarting the monologue

I’m going to talk about… /I'm going to tell you about...

Linking your ideas

First,... Also,... but…. Anyway, ...

Finishing the monologue

Finally,... And that’s all (about my family)