Conversation 1:
Mom: “Do you remember who’s coming over for dinner tonight?”
Child: “Grandma and Grandpa!”
Mom: “That’s right! They’re coming to visit. What do you want to tell them?”
Child: “I want to tell Grandma I made a drawing for her!”
Mom: “That’s sweet! And don’t forget to say hello to Grandpa. He loves hearing about your school.”
Child: “Okay, I will! Is Aunt Emma coming too?”
Mom: “Yes, Aunt Emma will be here later. She’s bringing some cookies.”
Child: “Yum! I love Aunt Emma’s cookies!”
Mom: “Me too! It’s so nice to have family together for dinner. We’re lucky to have such a big family, aren’t we?”
Child: “Yes, I love all my family!”
Mom: “And they love you too. Family is very special.”
Conversation 2:
Mom: “Do you remember who else is coming to the family gathering?”
Child: “I think Cousin Sarah and Uncle Jack are coming too!”
Mom: “That’s right! And don’t forget about your brother, Alex.”
Child: “I’ll say hi to him! But I don’t see Aunt Lily on the list. Is she coming?”
Mom: “No, Aunt Lily is going to visit her friend this time, but she’ll join us next time.”
Child: “Okay! Is my sister coming?”
Mom: “Yes, of course! Your sister, Emily, is very excited to see you.”
Child: “Yay, I love spending time with Emily! She’s my best friend!”
Mom: “That’s so nice. Siblings are very special, just like cousins. We all have a great time when we’re together.”
Vocabulary List
- Grandma [ˈɡrændˌmɑː] (noun) – Your mother’s or father’s mother.
- Example: “Grandma makes the best cookies!”
- Grandpa [ˈɡrændˌpɑː] (noun) – Your mother’s or father’s father.
- Example: “Grandpa is coming to visit us this weekend.”
- Aunt [ænt] (noun) – Your mother’s or father’s sister.
- Example: “Aunt Emma is bringing cookies to the party.”
- Family [ˈfæmɪli] (noun) – A group of people who are related to each other.
- Example: “We will have a family dinner on Sunday.”
- Visit [ˈvɪzɪt] (verb) – To go and see someone.
- Example: “We’re going to visit Grandma today.”
- Cousin [ˈkʌzən] (noun) – The child of your aunt or uncle.
- Example: “Cousin Sarah is coming to the park with us tomorrow.”
- Uncle [ˈʌŋkəl] (noun) – Your mother’s or father’s brother.
- Example: “Uncle Jack is bringing gifts for everyone.”
- Brother [ˈbrʌðər] (noun) – A male sibling.
- Example: “My brother Alex is playing video games right now.”
- Sister [ˈsɪstər] (noun) – A female sibling.
- Example: “I’m going to visit my sister Emily at her house.”
- Sibling [ˈsɪblɪŋ] (noun) – A brother or sister.
- Example: “I have two siblings: a brother and a sister.”
- Aunt [ænt] (noun) – Your mother’s or father’s sister.
- Example: “Aunt Lily is coming to see us next month.”
Grammar Tip:
When talking about siblings, use “brother” and “sister” for direct family members. For relatives who are children of your aunts and uncles, use “cousin” for both male and female relatives. You can also say “my” for possession, such as “my cousin,” “my uncle,” “my brother.” When referring to someone else’s sibling, you can use their name, e.g., “His brother” or “Her sister.”
FILL IN THE BLANK
Mom: "Do you remember who’s coming over for tonight?"
Child: " and Grandpa!"
Mom: "That’s right! They’re coming to visit. What do you want to them?"
Child: "I want to tell Grandma I made a for her!"
Mom: "That’s sweet! And don’t forget to say to Grandpa. He loves hearing about your ."
Mom: "Do you remember who else is coming to the family ?"
Child: "I think Cousin and Uncle Jack are coming too!"
Mom: "That’s right! And don’t forget about your , Alex."
Child: "I’ll say hi to him! But I don’t see Aunt on the list. Is she coming?"
Mom: "No, Aunt Lily is going to visit her friend this time, but she’ll join us ."
Child: "Yay, I love spending time with Emily! She’s my friend!"
Mom: "That’s so nice. Siblings are very , just like cousins. We all have a great time when we’re together."