MODULE 1 β€’ LESSON 5

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family and Friends

Talk about family members and friends and introduce important people in your life.

🎧 ListeningπŸ—£ SpeakingπŸ“– Vocabulary🌎 Culture

Listen and Repeat

Click the buttons, listen carefully and repeat aloud.

mother
mother
father
father
sister
sister
brother
brother
grandmother
grandmother
grandfather
grandfather
friend
friend
family
family

Listen to the Dialogue

Listen to Alex and Emma. Then read the conversation aloud with a partner.

E
Emma: Who is this?
A
Alex: This is my sister, Mia.
E
Emma: Hi, Mia! Nice to meet you.
A
Alex: And this is my friend, Ben.
E
Emma: Hello, Ben!

🌎 Culture Corner β€” Family Words and Names

English speakers often use first names in many everyday situations, but customs vary by country, family, school and context. Titles such as Mr., Mrs. and Ms. may be used with a family name in more formal situations.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡· What about Brazil?

When do you use first names in Brazil? When do you use a title such as professor, senhor or senhora?

Choose the Best Answer

1. Your mother's son can be your...

2. Which word means a person you like and know well?

3. Which title can be used before a family name?

πŸš€ Your Mission

  1. Choose two people in your family or circle of friends.
  2. Introduce them in English: β€œThis is my...”
  3. Say their names.