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Detailed guide on introducing the family in English

To make an impressive introduction of your family in English, it is important to use proper vocabulary, appropriate idioms, and grammatically correct structures. In today's article, PREP will provide a detailed guide on introducing the family in English. Let's dive in!

I. English vocabulary and idioms related to the family
1. 1. Vocabulary related to family members
2. 2. Idioms about the family
II. Sample English sentences for introducing the family in English
III. Structure of an English family introduction
IV. Samples for introducing the family in English
1. 1. Simple sample for introducing the family in English
2. 2. Detailed sample for introducing the family in English
V. IELTS Speaking sample on for introducing the family in English
VI. Start Your IELTS Journey

I. English vocabulary and idioms related to the family

Before we delve into the part of introducing the family in English, let's first gather some vocabulary related to this topic with PREP!

1. Vocabulary related to family members

No.	Vocabulary related to family members	Example
1	Mother/ Mom = Mum/ Mommy = Mummy /ˈmʌðər/ /mɒm/ /ˈmɒm.i/ (noun)	My mother is an excellent housewife.
2	Father/ Dad/ Daddy /ˈfɑːðər/ /dæd/ /ˈdæd.i/ (noun)	Dad and I are planning a trip next weekend.
3	Son /sʌn/ (noun)	My son just started kindergarten.
4	Daughter /ˈdɑːtə/ (noun)	My daughter has been studying abroad for 2 years.
5	Brother /ˈbrʌðər/ (noun)	My brother and I share a love for playing football together.
6	Sister /ˈsɪsər/ (noun)	My sister and I have a close bond.
7	Husband /ˈhʌzband/ (noun)	I surprised my husband with tickets to his favorite concert for our anniversary.
8	Wife /waɪf/ (noun)	My wife is an amazing artist.
9	Grandparent /ˈɡrænpeərənt/ (noun)	My grandparents have been married for 60 years.
10	Great-grandparent /‘ɡrɛtˈɡrænpeərən/ (noun)	My great-grandparents always tell fascinating stories about their childhood.

2. Idioms about the family

No.	Idioms about the family	Meaning	Example
1	Run in the family	If a quality, ability, disease, etc. runs in the family, many members of the family have it	Musical talent seems to run in the family; Both Maria's parents were accomplished musicians.
2	Like father, like son	used to say that a boy behaves like his father, especially when this behavior is bad	John is an excellent chef, just like his father. Like father, like son.
3	Like two peas in a pot	very similar, especially in appearance	Lina and her sister are like two peas in the same pot.
4	To follow in someone’s footsteps	to do the same thing as someone else did previously, especially as a job	Anna decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and pursue a career in medicine.
5	The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree	a child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents	Lana has a talent for painting, just like her mother. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

II. Sample English sentences for introducing the family in English

PREP has compiled some common and useful sample English sentences for introducing the family in English . Let's take a look!

No.	Sample English sentences for introducing the family in English	Example
1	I will introduce my family
2	There are + number + members in my family, including + names.	There are five members in my family, including my parents, my two brothers, and me.
3	I live in a nuclear/ extended/ … family.	I live in a nuclear family, just with my parents and siblings.
4	I have + quantity + brother/sister.	I have two brothers and one sister.
5	I am the oldest/ middle/ youngest child in my family.	I am the youngest child in my family.
6	My father/ mother/ brother/ sister is + occupation.	My father is a doctor, and my mother is a teacher.
7	My father/ mother/ brother/ sister like/ love + V-ing.	My sister loves playing the piano.
8	We often + V in the evening/ at the weekend.	We often watch movies together in the evening.
9	I love my father/ mother/ brother/ sister because …	I love my mother because she always supports and encourages me in everything I do.
10	I love my family very much.

III. Structure of an English family introduction

To write the best English family introduction, you need to outline a detailed structure. Typically, the structure of an English family introduction includes the following main points:

Greeting
Self-introduction:
- Name
- Age
- Current occupation
Introduction of the number of family members
Hobbies and habits of family members
Memories with the family

Note: You can flexibly interchange the position of the "self-introduction" part with the "introduction of family members" part to suit the context.

IV. Samples for introducing the family in English

Let’s take a look at the two samples for introducing the family in English below with PREP!

1. Simple sample for introducing the family in English

Hello everyone, My name is Anna. I am a 5th grader. My family consists of 5 members: my father, my mother, my brother, my sister and me. Currently, my family is living in Ho Chi Minh City. My father is a doctor. He is very dedicated to taking care of his patients. My mother is a housewife. She is very skillful and takes care of family members very meticulously. My brother is a student at the Academy of Finance. My sister is 3 years old this year. She is babbling poems, so it’s fun. I always try to be a good child and study well to make my parents happy.

2. Detailed sample for introducing the family in English

Allow me to introduce my family. We are a family of five, living in a cozy home in the suburbs.

Firstly, this is my father. His name is Jack, and he works as a designer. He is a diligent and hardworking man who always puts the family's well-being first. In his free time, he enjoys gardening and watching classic movies.

Next is my mother, Jenny. She is a high school teacher with a passion for Math. Cooking is one of her hobbies, and she often surprises us with delicious homemade meals.

I have two siblings. My older sister, Anna, is a college student majoring in chemistry. She aspires to become a researcher and is always enthusiastic about exploring the wonders of chemical elements.

Lastly, this is my younger brother, Daniel. He is in middle school and has a keen interest in sports, particularly soccer. He's a bundle of energy and always keeps us entertained with his playful antics.

As for me, I am the middle child. My name is Xavia, and I'm a university student studying economics. I love spending time with my family, whether it's sharing stories around the dinner table or going on weekend outings together.

V. IELTS Speaking sample on for introducing the family in English

Below are some frequently asked questions and sample answers for IELTS Speaking part 1 - Family that learners can refer to:

IELTS Speaking Part 1 questions	Sample answer
Do you have a large family or a small family?	I have a really small family with just myself and my parents. I’m an only child, unfortunately, so I didn’t have any brother or sister to play with growing up.
Can you tell me something about them?	Sure, I’m happy to say that both my parents are incredibly kind and loving and we all get on well together. Both of my parents work in the family business and they share the housework too. I consider myself to be a really lucky girl who has grown up in a loving family with full support from my mom and dad. I couldn’t ask for more.
How much time do you manage to spend with members of your family?	I spend a great deal of quality time with my parents, especially during meals. No matter how busy I am, I always save time for family meals. We eat and share our daily stories at the same time. I think it’s the perfect way for any family to be connected with each other and enhance mutual understanding.
What sorts of things do you like to do together?	My family loves traveling together! We travel to exquisite places around Vietnam a few times a year, and I always get so excited before a trip, I’m always eager todiscover new places with them.
Did/Do you get on well with your family? Why?	Not all of the time… But yes, for most of the time, I get on pretty well with my family. I don’t understand why, but I tend to have a better relationship with my dad. Sometimes, there are minor conflicts between me and my mom over some random things but we always make up in the end.

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