Talk about your family in English.
Immediate family:
Extended family:
| English | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | My mother is a teacher. | |
| Father | My father's name is John. | |
| Brother | I have two brothers. | |
| Sister | My sister lives in London. | |
| Grandfather | My grandfather is 80. | |
| Cousin | My cousin lives in New York. | |
| Aunt | My aunt bakes great cakes. | |
| Uncle | My uncle is very funny. |
| Word | Phonetic | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Brother | ˈbrʌðər | The "th" here is voiced — tongue between teeth, voice on |
| Daughter | ˈdɔːtər | The "gh" is silent — "daw-ter" |
| Nephew | ˈnefjuː | The "ph" sounds like "f" |
Possessives: Add 's to show possession: my father's car, my sister's friend. For plural nouns ending in "s", just add the apostrophe: my parents' house.
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