My Family! Learn English Words for Family Members

Introduction

Hi again! You’ve learned so much English already – greetings, numbers, and colors! That’s fantastic! Today, we’re going to learn words for the people who are often most important in our lives: our family members. Knowing these words will help you talk about your family in English, whether you’re introducing them, telling stories, or just chatting about your life. Think of this lesson as your friendly guide to the wonderful world of English family vocabulary. Ready to meet some new words? Let’s get started!

Learning Family Words

Let’s learn the English names for different members of your family. Say each word out loud with me and look at the simple explanations.

1. Mother: This is your female parent. You might also call her “Mom” or “Mama.”
   • Practice: Say “mother.” Now say “Mom.” Say “Mama.” Great!
2. Father: This is your male parent. You might also call him “Dad” or “Papa.”
   • Practice: Say “father.” Now say “Dad.” Say “Papa.” Wonderful!
3. Parents: This word refers to both your mother and your father together.
   • Practice: Say “parents.” Good job!
4. Brother: This is a boy who has the same parents as you.
   • Practice: Say “brother.” Now, if you have a brother, say “I have a brother.”
5. Sister: This is a girl who has the same parents as you.
   • Practice: Say “sister.” Now, if you have a sister, say “I have a sister.”
6. Siblings: This word refers to your brothers and sisters together.
   • Practice: Say “siblings.” Now, if you have brothers or sisters, you can say “I have siblings.”
7. Grandmother: This is your mother’s mother or your father’s mother. You might also call her “Grandma” or “Granny.”
   • Practice: Say “grandmother.” Now say “Grandma.” Say “Granny.” Great!
8. Grandfather: This is your mother’s father or your father’s father. You might also call him “Grandpa.”
   • Practice: Say “grandfather.” Now say “Grandpa.” Wonderful!
9. Grandparents: This word refers to both your grandmother and your grandfather.
   • Practice: Say “grandparents.” Good job!
10. Son: This is your male child.
    • Practice: Say “son.” If you have a son, you can say “I have a son.”
11. Daughter: This is your female child.
    • Practice: Say “daughter.” If you have a daughter, you can say “I have a daughter.”
12. Children: This word refers to your sons and daughters together.
    • Practice: Say “children.” If you have children, you can say “I have children.”
13. Husband: This is the man you are married to.
    • Practice: Say “husband.” If you are married to a man, you can say “This is my husband.”
14. Wife: This is the woman you are married to.
    • Practice: Say “wife.” If you are married to a woman, you can say “This is my wife.”
15. Aunt: This is your mother’s sister or your father’s sister.
    • Practice: Say “aunt.” If you have an aunt, you can say “I have an aunt.”
16. Uncle: This is your mother’s brother or your father’s brother.
    • Practice: Say “uncle.” If you have an uncle, you can say “I have an uncle.”
17. Cousin: This is the child of your aunt or uncle.
    • Practice: Say “cousin.” If you have cousins, you can say “I have cousins.”
18. Nephew: This is the son of your brother or sister.
    • Practice: Say “nephew.” If you have a nephew, you can say “I have a nephew.”
19. Niece: This is the daughter of your brother or sister.
    • Practice: Say “niece.” If you have a niece, you can say “I have a niece.”

Let’s Practice Using These Words!

Now, let’s try using these family words in simple sentences.

• “My mother is a teacher.”
• “My father likes to read.”
• “I have one brother and two sisters.”
• “My grandparents live in another city.”
• “She is my daughter.”
• “He is my husband.”
• “My aunt is very kind.”
• “I have many cousins.”
  • Practice: Now it’s your turn! Tell me about your family.
    • “My mother is a ______.”
    • “My father likes to ______.”
    • “I have ______ brothers and ______ sisters.”
    • “My grandparents live ______.”
    • “I ______ (have/don’t have) a son.”
    • “I ______ (have/don’t have) a wife.”
    • “My uncle is ______.”
    • “I have ______ cousins.”

Let’s Ask Questions About Family!

We can also ask simple questions about family:

• “Do you have any brothers or sisters?”
• “How many children do you have?”
• “Do you have any aunts or uncles?”
• “Do you see your grandparents often?”
  • Practice: Ask yourself these questions and try to answer them in English!
  • Now, think about someone you know who is learning English. What’s one question you could ask them about their family using the words we learned today? Try to form a simple question.

A Little Family Quiz!

Match the word to the description:

1. Father a) Your mother’s mother
2. Sister b) Your male parent
3. Grandmother c) A girl with the same parents as you
4. Uncle d) Your mother’s brother

(Answers: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-d

You’re doing so well!

You Have a Wonderful Family Vocabulary!

You’ve now learned many important English words for family members! This will really help you when you’re talking about your life and the people you love. Keep practicing these words and try to use them in conversations whenever you can. You’re building a fantastic foundation in English! Keep up the amazing work – your family vocabulary is growing!