Типовые выражения:
| I have a big family: two brothers, a sister, and lots of cousins. |
| My grandparents brought me up because my parents died when I was young. |
| She fell in love with her boyfriend, and they got married last summer. |
| After they got married, they went on honeymoon to Italy. |
| He looks like his father, but he acts like his uncle. |
| My aunt is pregnant — we’re going to have a new cousin soon! |
| They dated for two years before they decided to get married. |
| My parents told me off because I came home late again. |
| My stepfather is very kind — he deserves more respect than people give him. |
| She’s an only child, so she never had to share her toys with a brother or sister. |
| My mother-in-law and I don’t always agree, but we try to be polite. |
| After the divorce, he became very quiet and spent more time with his nephew. |
| When my grandfather died, we all inherited something — I got his old watch. |
| They moved to Canada after they met at university. |
| Don’t be so spoilt — not everything in life comes easily! |
| My ex and I still go out with the same group of friends, but it’s a bit awkward. |
| He broke up with her girlfriend because they wanted different things in life. |
| He grew up in a small village and didn’t meet his father until he was 18. |
| My widowed grandmother lives alone, but we visit her every weekend. |
| We call my little niece “Sunny” because she’s always smiling. |
Типовые вопросы:
| Do you have any brothers or sisters? |
| What’s your family like? Are you close to your family members? |
| Have you ever gone out with someone your parents didn’t like? |
| Did your parents bring you up strictly or quite freely? |
| When did your grandparents get married? |
| Who do you look like more — your mother or your father? |
| Have you ever broken up with someone? How did you feel? |
| Is your best friend an only child or do they have siblings? |
| Would you like to move to another country with your husband or wife? |
| Did you fall in love at first sight, or did it take time? |
| What did you inherit from your grandparents? |
| Are your parents still together, or are they divorced? |
| Have you ever been told off by a family member? Why? |
| Do you know anyone who is widowed? How did they cope? |
| Who deserves more appreciation in your family, in your opinion? |
Расскажите о своих родителях, братьях/сестрах; где вы родились; сколько раз, куда и почему переезжали в жизни:
Вопросы для обсуждения:
- What does “family” mean to you — only blood relatives, or can close friends be family too?
- Is it better to grow up as an only child or with brothers and sisters? Why?
- How important is it to get along with your in-laws (like your mother-in-law)?
- Can people stay friends after they break up or get divorced? Have you seen it happen?
- What family traditions or values did your parents bring you up with — and do you want to pass them on?
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Family: More Than Just Blood
Family is one of the most powerful words in any language. For some, it means parents, brothers, and sisters they grew up with. For others, family includes grandparents who brought them up, a loving stepfather, or even a best friend who feels like a sister.
Every family has its story. Some meet, fall in love, get married, and go on honeymoon — starting a new chapter. Others face challenges: divorce, loss, or distance when someone moves to another country. But through it all, bonds remain.
Not all families look the same. There are only children, large households full of cousins, nephews, and nieces, and blended families with ex-partners and new partners. Some people are widowed; others are happily married for decades. And yes — even spoilt kids can learn to appreciate what they deserve… and what they don’t.
What truly matters isn’t who you’re born to, but who stands by you, tells you off when you’re wrong, and still loves you anyway. After all, family isn’t just about sharing DNA — it’s about sharing life.