Subject: Vocabulary

Family Relationships - 09.10/06/2011

I. Introduction:
Family relationships are an important part of our lives, from birth of children, to weddings, to our old age. However, learning to get along with everyone is sometimes a challenge. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences and related information.

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brother

cousin

ex-husband

family

father

father-in-law

fiancée

girlfriend

grandparents

husband

mother

nephew

niece

sister

step-brother

twin

widow / widower

wife

get a long (well) with

get divorced

get married / tie the knot

hang out with

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. Michael _________ everyone he meets because he is very sociable and easygoing. He has five brothers and two sisters, so that probably helped him learn how to deal with people.

A. gets divorced B. gets along well with C. gets married

2. My _________ and I are planning on getting married in June. I'm a teacher, and I don't have classes during the summer, so that is the best time for us to tie the knot.

A. wife B. husband C. fiancée

3. When I ask my girlfriend to marry me, I had to talk with my future ___________ to get his permission.

A. father-in-law B. widow C. cousin

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
Talk about your family, including what they do for a living, if they are married or not, and how well you get along with each member. Then, discuss what things contribute to a happy family (e.g., having things in common, sharing the same ideals and feelings, etc.). Search for advice and keys on raising a happy family. Finally, are these keys to success different from culture to culture?