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Are friends more important than family? What do you think?, Are you pressured by your family to act in a certain way?.

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Learn close & extended family vocabulary in English (explained), including some typical expressions and verbs.

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Close Family Vocabulary In English

Mother: A female parent (also mom, mommy, ma, mum)

Father: A male parent (also dad, daddy)

Parent: The father or mother of a person

Daughter: Someone's female child

Son: Someone's male child

Brother: A boy or man who has the same parents as you

Sister: A girl or woman who has the same parents as you

Sibling: A brother or sister of the same parents

Stepfather: The man who is married to your mother but is not your father

Stepmother: The woman who is married to your father but is not your mother

Stepsister: The daughter of your stepparent or the person who is married to your parent

Stepbrother: The son of your stepparent or the person who is married to your parent

Twin: One of two children who are born to the same mother at the same time

Extended Family Vocabulary In English

Grandfather: The father of your mother or father (also gramps, grandpa)

Grandmother: The mother of your mother or father (same as gran, grammy, grandma)

Grandchild: The child of your son or daughter

Granddaughter: A female grandchild

Grandson: A male grandchild

Great-grandparent: The mother or father of your grandparent

Aunt: The sister of your father of mother, or the wife of your uncle

Uncle: The brother of your mother or father, or the husband of your aunt

Cousin: The child of your uncle or aunt

Nephew: The son of your brother or sister, your husband's brother or sister, and your wife's brother or sister

Niece: The daughter of your brother or sister, your husband's brother or sister, and your wife's brother or sister

Godmother: The woman who baptized a child

Godfather: A man who baptized a child

Godparents: People who baptized a child

Godchild: A child who has godparents

Goddaughter: A female godchild

Godson: A male godchild

Political Family In English (In-Laws)

Parents-in-law: The parents of your husband or wife

Mother-in-law: The mother of your husband or wife

Father-in-law: The father of your husband or wife

Daughter-in-law: The wife of your child

Son-in-law: The husband of your daughter/child

Family Verbs

(to) Raise/Bring up: To look after a child from an early age

(to) Give birth/deliver a child: To physically have a baby

(to) Foster: To look after someone else's child for a period of time but without becoming their legal guardian of the child

(to) Adopt: To legally become the parent of someone else's child

More family idioms & expressions here:

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No matter how much you love your family, they can be annoying sometimes. Watch the video to see why Izzy is frustrated!

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Family Vocabulary Archives - High Level Listening

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Welcome to our Daily English Listening Practice with this week's series: Family Vocabulary Your close or immediate family are the ones you spend the most time with, we'll show you how to chat casually using this English Family Vocabulary with Read more

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It's important to learn a good range of family vocabulary as there's a high chance you'll get questions about your family in Part 1 of the IELTS Speaking test.

The topic could also come up in Parts 2 and 3 as well as being the subject of the Writing, Listening or Reading tests.

Here are a few things you could be asked about:

This page includes over 100 common words and phrases related to the family. I've added an explanation for each one and a sample sentence to show it in context where needed. This will help you to learn how to use this family vocabulary correctly.

Don't try to learn them all. Look at my suggestions below as to the best way to use this list.

To ensure that you're well prepared to answer any family-related question, I've included four things here:

You'll find PDF downloads of both the questions and sample answers and the family vocabulary list at the bottom of the respective sections.

The questions relate to the Speaking test because this part of the exam offers the broadest range of possible questions on this topic. They give the best opportunity for me to demonstrate the vocabulary and for you to practise using it.

I've included IELTS-style questions and answers for all three parts of the Speaking test. I've highlighted keywords and phrases in bold.

You'll find these words and phrases, and many others, in the vocabulary list beneath. The list also includes the explanations and sample sentences and there's an audio to listen to the pronunciation.

The vocabulary list contains words and phrases relevant to all parts of the IELTS exam.

Finally, at the bottom of the page, I've added links to topical articles, short videos and podcasts that will help you to improve both your family vocabulary and your reading and listening skills.

IELTS-Style Speaking Test Questions and Answers

Common family vocabulary is highlighted in bold.

1) How many people are there in your immediate family?

Four people make up my immediate family - my dad, my and my two . They all live close to me except for my youngest brother who moved away because of his work.

Most definitely. I used to argue with my and a lot when we were. It was sibling rivalry I guess but we really well now.

Just a few weeks ago. It was for my birthday. We had a get-together at his house and we all took along cakes and snacks to share.

One of the most memorable events of recent years was my 80 th birthday. We wanted to have a special celebration for him but decided to keep it a secret so as to surprise him on the day.

My youngest , who lives two and a half hours drive away from the rest of my immediate family, told Dad that he'd come down with his so we could all go out for a meal together. What we actually did was to invite members of ourextended family to come as well without my knowing. Most of them live a long way away, like in London or Scotland, so we don't see them very often. They came down the day before and stayed in local hotels.

There was a lot to arrange and it was difficult to sort everything without Dad guessing what we were up to. There were several times when I thought he must know something was going on but was just playing along and pretending he didn't.

We arranged for Dad and Mum to be the last to arrive so that everyone else could be seated at the table waiting for them. I'll never forget Dad's face when he walked into the restaurant. He hadn't guessed what we were arranging and it was a real surprise to him to see everyone there.

We had a lovely meal together but the best thing was spending time with all our . It made me realize what a close-knit family we are even though we don't see each other very often. I think that Dad enjoyed it too and I hope it showed him how much he means to our whole .

1) In what ways can people in a family be similar to each other?

Also, may be good at the same things or do similar types of work. Most of my extended family are either teachers or scientists.

The final way that people in a family can be is in their personality, and especially in their sense of humour.

In my opinion, personality is mostly hereditary. I think that the main traits of a person's character are passed down from to their . Some people are more like their , others more like their but most of us can recognise characteristics of both in our own personality. For example, I'm quiet like my dad and have my mum's creativity.

How children are also affects the way they think, feel and behave as they grow up. Kids from a happy, stable family background generally have a normal personality. However, an unhappy , which may include some form of abuse, will definitely affect a child's mental development and their character later in life.

This suggests that personality can change so it's probably true that the people we spend time with as friends and colleagues also influence the way we think, feel and behave. However, I don't think that they alter our deepest character.

In the past, the older generation was highly respected in most cultures. They were considered to be wise because of all the things they'd learnt in their long lives. Elderlyfamily members would have been leaders, teachers and spiritual guides to the younger generation. They helped to maintain the structure and stability of the .

One of their most important roles was to pass on the old traditions and to maintain traditional culture. The other vital job they did, especially the grandmothers, was to provide for their grandchildren. They would certainly have played an important role in theirupbringing.

In my country, most of this changed when it became normal for adult children to move away to study and get better jobs. Family ties are no longer so strong and elderly people aren't respected as they once were.Grandparents aren't the people we usually go to for advice these days. To be honest, many elderly people don't have a significant role in most families any more. However, many do still thegrandchildren if they live close to them.
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I recommend that you create your own answers to the Speaking questions on this page. You will find many other IELTS-style practise questions by searching online.

For help on how to learn vocabulary, what to learn and how to record it, visit these pages:

Top 6 Types of IELTS Vocabulary & Topic Word Lists

Family Vocabulary - Common Words & Phrases

Family Vocabulary Set 2: Family Members - General Terms

- I have family members living all over the world.

- I'm related to many people in my village as my family has lived here for generations.

- We are going to visit relatives who live on the coast for our holiday this year.

- Aunty Sylvia is my blood relative but Uncle George, her husband, is only related to me by marriage.

- A member of my family died last week but they were a distant relative and I didn't know them very well.

- When you apply for a passport, you have to name your next of kin in case there is an emergency while you are away travelling.

- I'm writing my autobiography so that my descendants will know what life was like for one of their ancestors.

- There are now only three people in my household as my older brother has gone away to university.

breadwinner - the member of a family who earns most of the money that the family needs

- In many countries, men are expected to be the breadwinner in a family.

- I'm working hard to get a promotion and earn more money now that I'm a husband and a father and have dependants who rely on me.

- Paul and Siri were unable to have children of their own and decided to adopt a baby.

- Even though I'm an only child, I always had other boy's and girl's to play with when I was growing up as mum and dad often used to foster other children.

- Overprotective parents can prevent their children from building confidence and independence.

- I don't like playing with the girl next door because she's a spoilt child and gets in a temper if I don't let her win all the games.

single parent - a person bringing up a child or children without a partner

- My sister is a single parent now that her husband has left her.

a parent who stays at home to take care of their children rather than going out to work

- These days, it's far more usual for men to be a stay-at-home parent than when I was young when it was always the mother who looked after the kids.

- I'm going to look after my daughter's children on Saturday while she has a day out with her friends.

- Childcare is a big problem for many working parents and they are lucky if their own parents can help out.

- My parents are very strict with me and I have to finish all my homework before I'm allowed to play or watch TV.

- My father was very authoritarian when I was growing up and I was terrified of him.

- It's hard to believe how much everyday life has changed for my grandparent's generation.

- The older generation are often stuck in their ways, while the younger generation welcome change.

a difference of opinions between one generation gap - generation and another regarding beliefs and attitudes, often leading to a lack of understanding between them

- It's a skilled politician who can bridge the generation gap.

- My lovely little boy turned into a rebellious monster when he was a teenager but now he's a lovely young man.

- Many adolescents develop emotional problems as they try to find their place in the world.

Ways to Improve Your Family Vocabulary

One of the best ways to improve your family vocabulary is through reading. Watching topic related YouTube videos and listening to podcasts is also hugely beneficial.

Here are some online resources I recommend.

Articles About the Family

Australian Institute of Family Studies

Raising Children - The Australian Parenting Website

The Independent - Family
The New York Times - Family
I love TED Talks. They are short videos with a powerful message and are generally very interesting. They're ideal for improving your vocabulary and give valuable listening skills practise.

Search TED Talks - The Family & TED Talks - Parenting to help you improve your family vocabulary.

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IELTS Family Vocabulary - Words, Phrases & Questions - IELTS Jacky

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Learning family vocabulary is important preparation for your exam as 'the family' is a very common IELTS topic. Find over 100 useful words & phrases, plus practise IELTS-style questions & answers with PDF downloads & other resources. All created to make your life easier.

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My family and me (Moje rodina a já)

family and influence on children

new trends and changes in family life

types of families

family problems

stages of life, their advantages and disadvantages

members of your family

being an only child/having siblings   +  -

generations living together under one roof  +  -

your best friend, qualities of a good friend