Katya · Family & Relationships

Vocabulary bank

Learn the collocations and family-related expressions; use them in complete sentences.

relatives and childhood

siblingscousinniecenephewauntunclebe an only childparentselder/younger daughter

parenting and family roles

the breadwinnerspousestepfatherstepmothermother-in-lawfather-in-lawbring upgeneration gap

appearance and genetics

take after somebodythe spitting imageclose resemblancelook like twinsinherit ambition

emotions and feelings

feel downbe proud ofmiss each otherlook exhaustedbe bored out of one's mindstrain and sorrowbe captivated by someone's company

social life and relationships

get along withbuild trustbe supportivesupport each otherstrengthen family tiesmaintain family bondsmake conversationapologise forengage in traditionsset the standard pretty highcome into contact with

Warm-up discussion

“Family is not an important thing, it’s everything.” — Michael J. Fox

Do you agree? Use: unconditional support, core human connection, maintain family bonds.

Who am I? What is it?

Choose the correct expression for each definition.

1. This person earns money for the family.

2. To look exactly like someone else.

3. A wife and a husband.

4. A child with no brothers or sisters.

5. To feel sad and depressed.

6. A perfect example for others.

7. To be very similar in appearance.

8. To resemble an older family member.

Translate and name the tense

Translate into natural English and identify the main tense. Teacher assessment: meaning, grammar and target vocabulary.

1. Его родители обычно задают высокую планку в воспитании.

2. Я провожу больше времени с моими родственниками сейчас.

3. Их дети готовятся к экзаменам с сентября.

4. Её двоюродные братья всегда поддерживали меня.

5. Наша старшая дочь всегда извиняется за свои ошибки.

6. Где твоя свекровь? Она разговаривает со своим племянником.

7. Ты поддерживаешь семейные традиции с детства?

8. Недавно супруги столкнулись с множеством отвлекающих факторов при выстраивании доверия в семье.

9. Поэтому муж выглядит измождённым, а его жена испытывает напряжение и грусть.

10. Несмотря на это, они скучают друг по другу и пытаются укрепить семейные узы.

Open-ended translations are checked by the teacher, not automatically.

Listening · Childhood memories

EGE Task 1 · Match six speakers A–F with statements 1–7. One statement is extra. Listen twice.

Before listening

Predict the topic using: first memories; when I was a toddler; brought up by my granny; remember anything; childhood illnesses; my early years.

Statements

1. Childhood memories may be connected with food.

2. Childhood memories can be very chaotic.

3. Tales of your childhood are interesting to hear.

4. One can remember many details about childhood.

5. Childhood memories aren’t important.

6. One may feel bad because of the absence of early childhood memories.

7. Childhood memories are linked to holidays.

ABCDEF

Audio files are not published in this lesson yet. Complete the task after the teacher provides the recording.

Speaking · Family ties

Answer in 2–3 complete sentences and use at least one target expression.

1. Do you have an extended or an immediate family?

2. How many members are there in your family?

3. Do you get along with all your relatives?

4. Who is the breadwinner in your family?

5. Do you take after your mother or your father?

6. What do you usually do together?