English discussion questions: Family

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Question 1: Can you describe each person in your family? What are they like?

Question 2: What do you and your family usually do at weekends?

Question 3: What is a happy memory you have with your family?

Question 4: Which member of your family are you most similar to? Why?

Question 5: Do you think family traditions are important? Why or why not?

English vocabulary: Family

Try using these words to express yourself naturally in English conversations about family.

(Noun) A brother or sister

Example: I have 2 siblings: 1 brother and 1 sister.
(Adjective) Having strong, supportive relationships

Example: They are a close-knit family, always supporting each other.
(Verb) To look like someone

Example: She resembles her mother. They look so similar!
(Noun) a custom or practice passed down in families

Example: Our family tradition is getting together for a big meal on Sundays..
(Noun) Something you remember from the past.

Example: Our first family trip abroad will always be a happy memory for me.

Try using these English idioms when talking about your family to make your spoken English more natural.

Children are often very similar to their parents.

Example: He’s just like his father. I suppose the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Family relationships are the strongest

Example: “When my friend and brother had an argument, I supported my brother. Blood is thicker than water, after all.”
Two people are very similar.

Example: My sister and I have so much in common. We are like two peas in a pod.
A quality or talent that many family members share.

Example: Being musical runs in my family. We all play different instruments.
To do the same job as your parent

Example: I decided to follow in my father’s footsteps after I left university.