Why is Family Vocabulary Important?
Learning family words helps you talk about the people close to you.
It is very useful for:
- Introducing your family to new friends.
- Understanding stories about other people’s families.
- Describing your own family members.
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Who is in Your Immediate Family?
Your immediate family includes your parents and siblings.
- Your mum is your mother. She is a female parent.
- Your dad is your father. He is a male parent.
- Your brother is a boy or man who has the same parents as you.
- Your sister is a girl or woman who has the same parents as you.
Who are Your Grandparents?
Your grandparents are your parents’ parents.
- Your grandma is your mother’s mother or your father’s mother. She is a female grandparent.
- Your grandpa is your mother’s father or your father’s father. He is a male grandparent.
| Family Member | Who is this? |
|---|---|
| Mum | Your mother |
| Dad | Your father |
| Brother | Your male sibling |
| Sister | Your female sibling |
| Grandma | Your mother’s or father’s mother |
| Grandpa | Your mother’s or father’s father |
Examples
- This is my mum.
- My dad is tall.
- I have one brother.
- She is my sister.
- My grandma is kind.
- I love my grandpa.
Practice
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Chat with an Advisor on WhatsAppCommon mistakes for Spanish speakers
Sometimes, learners confuse mum and dad. Remember, mum is for your mother, and dad is for your father.
Also, be careful with brother and sister. Brother is for a boy, and sister is for a girl.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ‘mum’ and ‘mother’?
Mum is a more informal word for mother. Both mean the same person, but mum is common in everyday talk.
Can I use ‘grandma’ and ‘grandpa’ for any grandparent?
Yes, grandma is a common informal word for grandmother, and grandpa is for grandfather. You can use them for either your mother’s parents or your father’s parents.
How do I say ‘my parents’ in English?
You can say my mum and dad or my parents. Both are correct.
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