Who is in your family?
Il tuo family includes the people you live with or are related to. Let’s learn the most common words for your immediate family.
- Il tuo mum is your mother. This is an informal, common word.
- Il tuo dad is your father. This is an informal, common word.
- Il tuo brother is a boy or man who has the same parents as you.
- Il tuo sister is a girl or woman who has the same parents as you.
You can use these words to talk about your own family or ask about other people’s families.
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Talking about your parents and grandparents
Sometimes we use more formal words for family members, or words that include more than one person.
- Il tuo mother is the formal word for mum.
- Il tuo father is the formal word for dad.
- Il tuo parents sono i tuoi mother e father insieme.
- Il tuo granny is your grandmother. This is an informal, common word.
- Il tuo granddad is your grandfather. This is an informal, common word.
- Il tuo grandmother is the formal word for granny.
- Il tuo grandfather is the formal word for granddad.
- Il tuo grandparents sono i tuoi grandmother e grandfather insieme.
It is good to know both the informal and formal words for family members.
Children in the family
We also have words for young people in the family.
- A child is a young boy or girl. This is one person.
- Children is the plural form of child. It means more than one young person.
Remember that children is an irregular plural, so it does not end in ‘-s’.
How to ask about family?
You can ask simple questions to learn about someone’s family.
- To ask about brothers or sisters: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
- To ask about parents: Do you live with your parents?
- To ask about the number of family members: How many people are in your family?
These questions help you start a conversation about family.
| Family Member | Informal Word | Formal Word |
|---|---|---|
| Female parent | Mum | Mother |
| Male parent | Dad | Father |
| Parents (plural) | — | Parents |
| Female sibling | — | Sister |
| Male sibling | — | Brother |
| Female grandparent | Granny | Grandmother |
| Male grandparent | Granddad | Grandfather |
| Grandparents (plural) | — | Grandparents |
| Young person | Child | Child (singular) / Children (plural) |
Esempi
- My mum is a doctor.
- My dad likes to cook.
- I have one brother and two sisters.
- My granny tells nice stories.
- My granddad helps me with my homework.
- My parents are very kind.
- My grandparents live in a big house.
- She has three children.
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Confusing informal and formal words
Sometimes learners use informal words like mum e dad in very formal situations. It’s usually better to use mother e father in formal writing or when speaking to someone you don’t know well.
Using ‘child’ for plural
Remember that child is singular (one person), and children is plural (more than one person). Do not say two childs. The correct form is two children.
Domande frequenti
What are the most basic family words in English for A1?
For A1, the most basic words are mum, dad, brother, e sister. You will also learn granny e granddad.
What is the difference between ‘mum’ and ‘mother’?
Mum is an informal and common word for your female parent. Mother is the more formal word. You can use mum with family and friends, but mother is better in formal situations.
How do I say ‘grandparents’ in English?
Il tuo grandparents sono i tuoi grandmother (your mother’s or father’s mother) and your grandfather (your mother’s or father’s father). Informally, you can say granny e granddad.
Why is family vocabulary important for A1 English learners?
Family vocabulary is important because it helps you talk about your personal life and understand others. It’s a common topic in everyday conversations and a fundamental part of building your basic English communication skills.
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