Let’s talk about family in English.
What do you think?
1.) Can you define the word ‘family’?
2.) Are the people in your family more important to you than other people? Why or why not?
3.) Some people use the term ‘family values’. What do you think they mean by this?
4.) What are some of the biggest problems families face?
5.) What is the best memory you have of being with your family?
WARM UPS
ALL LEVELS
Memory – Match up the question words for a point, and ask a question about the other player’s family for another point. The second player answers the question, and tries to match two cards.
Family idioms HANGMAN
Feel free to use the interactive hangman board to learn and teach idioms about the family.
VOCABULARY
NEW BEGINNER
Flashcards – Level 1
Family Vocabulary Quiz – Level 1
BEGINNER
Flashcards – Level 2
Family Vocabulary Quiz – Level 2
Mini Spanish/English Dictionary
ADAPTABLE TO ALL LEVELS
Battleship – A fun way to practice letters, numbers, family vocabulary and conversation.
GRAMMAR
NEW BEGINNER
Object Pronouns
BEGINNER
Plural Nouns
Irregular Plural Nouns
Possessive Nouns
Possessive Adjectives
Present Simple Quiz
Present Simple and Present Continuous compared – Lesson and Family Quiz
Have/Have to Quiz – Present and Past Simple
Past Simple Quiz – Irregular verbs
LOW INTERMEDIATE
Past Simple/Present Perfect Quiz
INTERMEDIATE
Delexical Verbs Quiz
READING AND SPEAKING
ADAPTABLE TO DIFFERENT LEVELS
What Can You Tell Me? – A reading and conversation activity. Select your level.
Who are you talking about? – A guessing game to practice family vocabulary, asking questions, and using possessive nouns and possessive adjectives
HIGH INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED
Research and put together a short report on a topic related to family.
Suggested topics:
1.) How are family’s changing, and what do you predict they will be like 20 years from now?
The Cost of Underestimating the Rise of Women: No Babies – Forbes
Why the World Needs Fewer Babies – Population Matters
2.) What is a ‘normal’ family? Read about it, and share your observations and opinions.
Countries where polygamy is legal – World Population Review
Polygamy: A Comprehensive Exploration to Plural Marriage – How Stuff Works
CONVERSATION
ADAPTABLE TO DIFFERENT LEVELS
Conversation Questions – Select your level
Draw your family tree. Tell us your family’s story.
LISTENING
Are Women with Kids Happier?
Listen to the interview and write a summary of the ideas.
