Vocabulary Studio - Day 2
Family Members, Relationships, Phrasal Verbs & Adjectives
📘 Day 2: Family Vocabulary & Relationships
Learn how to speak naturally about family members, explain close & extended relationships, describe activities, use key phrases like "get along with" & "look up to", and answer follow-up questions confidently.
🎯 Today's Core Goals
- Describe family members & roles
- Explain immediate vs. extended family
- Use phrasal verbs: get along, look up to
- Give a complete 2-minute family introduction
| English Term | Hindi Meaning | Example Sentence | Listen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family | परिवार | "I have a small family." | |
| Father | पिता | "My father works in a bank." | |
| Mother | माँ | "My mother is a teacher." | |
| Parents | माता-पिता | "I live with my parents." | |
| Son | बेटा | "They have one son." | |
| Daughter | बेटी | "She has two daughters." | |
| Brother | भाई | "I have one brother." | |
| Sister | बहन | "My sister lives in Delhi." | |
| Husband | पति | "Her husband is a doctor." | |
| Wife | पत्नी | "His wife is a teacher." | |
| Child | बच्चा (Singular) | "They have one child." | |
| Children | बच्चे (Plural) | "They have two children." | |
| Grandfather | दादा / नाना | "My grandfather is retired." | |
| Grandmother | दादी / नानी | "My grandmother loves cooking." | |
| Grandson | पोता / नाती | "He has a grandson." | |
| Granddaughter | पोती / नातिन | "She has a granddaughter." | |
| Uncle | चाचा / मामा / फूफा आदि | "My uncle lives nearby." | |
| Aunt | चाची / मामी / बुआ आदि | "My aunt is very friendly." | |
| Cousin | चचेरा/ममेरा भाई-बहन | "My cousin is a software engineer." | |
| Nephew | भतीजा / भांजा | "My nephew is five years old." | |
| Niece | भतीजी / भांजी | "My niece is in school." | |
| Relative | रिश्तेदार | "We visited our relatives." |
Immediate Family (निकट परिवार)
Your closest family unit living together or direct relatives:
Example:
"My immediate family consists of my parents, my brother, and me."
Extended Family (विस्तृत परिवार)
Relatives outside the immediate household:
Example:
"We usually meet our extended family during festivals."
4 & 5. Parent vs Parents
• Parent (1 person): "My father is a parent."
• Parents (Plural): "My parents live in India."
Formal vs Casual:
• Father / Mother: Formal
• Dad / Mom: Casual & everyday
✅ Say: "My parents are supportive"
6 & 7. Siblings & Partners
• Older brother: "My older brother is 30."
• Younger sister: "My younger sister studies IT."
• Husband / Wife: "Her husband is a doctor."
Useful Expression:
• "They have been married for five years."
8. Child vs Children
• Child (Singular): "I have one child."
• Children (Plural): "They have two children."
❌ 2 childs (Wrong)
✅ 2 children (Correct)
9-12Grandparents, Cousins, Nephews & Nieces
11. The "Cousin" Rule in English
In standard English, we do NOT say "cousin brother" or "cousin sister".
❌ "He is my cousin brother."
✅ "He is my cousin." (or "My male cousin")
12. Nephew vs. Niece
- • Nephew (भतीजा/भांजा): Brother's or sister's son → "My nephew is 6."
- • Niece (भतीजी/भांजी): Brother's or sister's daughter → "My niece loves drawing."
Parents, siblings, spouse, children
Grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins
Family with strong loving bond
History, culture, roots of family
Group of people born in same era
All people living in one home
Diagram showing family ancestry
Person from whom one is descended
Person descended from an ancestor
1414. Talking About Family Size
Natural Native Expression:
"There are five of us in my family."
(= हम परिवार में पाँच लोग हैं।)
• "How many people are there in your family?"
• "There are four of us in my family."
• "There are six people in my household."
15-1615-16. Who You Live With & Parents
• "I live with my parents and younger brother."
• "I live with my wife and children."
• "My father is a businessman, and my mother is a teacher."
• "My parents have always encouraged me."
"My parents are very supportive."
(= मेरे माता-पिता मेरा बहुत support करते हैं।)
17-22Essential Phrasal Verbs & Expressions for Relationships
These phrases will make your English sound fluent, natural, and advanced.
"My family is very supportive of my career."
"My mother takes care of the family."
"I get along really well with my brother."
"I'm very close to my mother and sister."
"I look up to my father as my role model."
"I'm a very family-oriented person."
23-27. Family Activities & Traditions
• Spend time with: "I enjoy spending time with my family."
• Have dinner together: "We usually have dinner together on weekends."
• Family Gathering: "We had a big family gathering last festival."
• Family Reunion: "Our family held a reunion after several years."
29-30. Marital Status & Birth Order
• Single (अविवाहित)
• Married (विवाहित)
• Engaged (सगाई हुई)
• Eldest: सबसे बड़ा
• Middle child: बीच का
• Youngest: सबसे छोटा
31-32Family Idioms & Descriptive Adjectives
परिवार सबसे पहले।
पारिवारिक संबंध सबसे मजबूत होते हैं।
जैसा पिता, वैसा बेटा।
जैसी माँ, वैसी बेटी।
हम बहुत जुड़े हुए परिवार हैं।
12 Useful Adjectives to Describe Family:
प्यार करने वाला
"I have a loving mother."
देखभाल करने वाला
"My grandparents are very caring."
सहयोगी / प्रोत्साहन देने वाला
"My parents are supportive of my career."
मिलनसार
"My cousins are very friendly."
सम्मान करने वाला
"We are respectful to elders."
समझदार
"She is a very understanding sister."
जिम्मेदार
"My father is very responsible."
मददगार
"My brother is helpful with chores."
दयालु
"My aunt is kind and generous."
सख्त / अनुशासन प्रिय
"My father is strict but caring."
सुरक्षा करने वाला
"Older brothers are often protective."
स्वतंत्र
"My sister is very independent."
33-3433-34. Family Professions & The Term "Homemaker"
• "My father is a businessman / runs a small business."
• "My father works for a private company / is retired."
• "My mother is a teacher / works in a hospital."
"My mother is a homemaker."
Homemaker (घर और परिवार की देखभाल करने वाला व्यक्ति) is the modern, polite, and standard professional term in international English.
35. Simple Family Introduction
"There are five people in my family. I live with my parents and my two siblings. My father is a businessman, and my mother is a homemaker. I have one older brother and one younger sister. We are very close to each other, and we enjoy spending time together."
Advanced Family Introduction
"I come from a close-knit family. There are five members in my immediate family. My parents have always been very supportive of my career. I have two siblings, and we get along really well. We usually spend time together on weekends and celebrate important occasions as a family."
37🧠 37. Common Family Grammar Mistakes & Native Corrections
Avoid these typical translation errors when talking about family members.
Plural number 'two' requires plural noun 'brothers'.
Singular number 'one' requires singular noun 'brother'.
'Parents' is plural, so use 'are'.
'Family members' is plural.
'Close to' is the standard preposition in native English.
Never use 'cousin brother/sister' in standard English.
Third person singular takes 'does' or 'runs'.
38📝 38. Exercise — Multiple Choice Quiz
Select the grammatically correct option for each sentence.
1. My ________ are very supportive.
2. I have one older ________.
3. My sister's son is my ________.
4. I really ________ with my brother.
5. I enjoy ________ time with my family.
40🎤 40. Speaking Practice (15 Out-Loud Questions)
Answer each question out loud in 2–3 sentences:
41🔥 41. Cross-Questions & Model Answers
Real follow-up questions asked in conversations & interviews:
Q1. How many people are there in your family? → There are five people in my family.
Cross-question: Who are they?
Answer: They are my parents, my brother, my sister, and me.
Q2. Are you close to your family? → Yes, I'm very close to my family.
Cross-question: Why are you close to them?
Answer: Because they always support me and encourage me when I face difficulties.
Q3. Do you have any siblings? → Yes, I have one younger brother.
Cross-question: What does he do?
Answer: He's a student and he's currently studying engineering.
Q4. Who do you look up to in your family? → I look up to my father.
Cross-question: What have you learned from him?
Answer: I've learned to be responsible, patient, and consistent.
Q5. What do you usually do with your family? → We usually have dinner and watch movies.
Cross-question: How often do you spend time together?
Answer: We spend time together almost every weekend.
🏆 Day 2 Challenge: 2–3 Minute Speech on "My Family"
1. Intro
I come from a close-knit family...
2. Family Size
There are [X] of us in my family...
3. Parents
My father is... / My mother is...
4. Siblings
I have [X] brother(s) / sister(s)...
5. Relationship
I'm very close to... / get along with...
6. Activities
We usually spend weekends together...
7. Values
My family has taught me...
8. Closing
I'm grateful for such a supportive family.
43. Today's 25 Target Words (Click to check as mastered):
0 / 25 Mastered⭐ Day 2 Golden Rule:
Don't just memorize definitions! Actually use phrases like "I get along well with my brother" or "I look up to my father" in your active spoken English.
Interactive Vocabulary Bank & Flashcards
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/ɪnˈkwaɪər/
Definition: to ask for information from someone
/rɪˈspɒnd/
Definition: to say or write something as an answer or reply
/ˈklærɪfaɪ/
Definition: to make a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible