Ch 6 · Lesson 17

Talking about my family

The questions and answers that open every conversation, before it gets awkward.

Why these go together

Set phrases for asking about family and friends and describing them. Use them in a role-play or a short chat.

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    I have a sister and a brother.

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    My father is tall and my mother is slim.

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    My best friend is very nice.

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    Have you got brothers or sisters?

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    What's your best friend like?

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    My parents are going to get divorced.

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    My brother is funny, but sometimes he's silly.

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    I have blond hair and blue eyes.

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    My cousin is very lazy.

Matching

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Match each phrase to what it means.

Fill in the blank

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Put the missing word back.

  1. Tengo una y un hermano. (I have a sister and a brother.)

  2. Mi padre es y mi madre es delgada. (My father is tall and my mother is slim.)

  3. Mi mejor amigo es muy . (My best friend is very nice.)

  4. ¿Tienes hermanos o ? (Have you got brothers or sisters?)

  5. ¿Cómo es tu mejor ? (What's your best friend like?)

  6. Mis padres van a . (My parents are going to get divorced.)

  7. Mi hermano es , pero a veces es tonto. (My brother is funny, but sometimes he's silly.)

  8. Tengo el pelo y los ojos azules. (I have blond hair and blue eyes.)

  9. Mi primo es muy . (My cousin is very lazy.)

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