📘 Part of the Complete English Course · Beginner (A1), week 4
1. Learn the words
Press 🔊 to hear the word and the example. Say each one out loud.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| parents | your mother and father | My parents live in Nepal. |
| mother | your mum | My mother is a teacher. |
| father | your dad | My father loves cooking. |
| brother | a male child of your parents | I have one brother. |
| sister | a female child of your parents | My sister is older than me. |
| son | a male child | Our son is six. |
| daughter | a female child | Their daughter goes to school. |
| husband | the man you're married to | My husband works at night. |
| wife | the woman you're married to | His wife is a nurse. |
| partner | the person you're in a relationship with | My partner is from Melbourne. |
| grandparents | your parents' parents | My grandparents are 80. |
| cousin | your aunt's or uncle's child | My cousin lives in Perth. |
| aunt | your parent's sister | My aunt has three kids. |
| uncle | your parent's brother | My uncle drives a taxi. |
| baby | a very young child | They have a new baby. |
| friend | a person you like and know well | She's my best friend. |
2. Practise with flashcards
Read the meaning and type the missing word. Words you find hard come back sooner.
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3. Check yourself
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most useful English words for family and people?
Start with these 16 words, including parents, mother, father, brother. Each has a simple meaning, an example sentence and audio.
What's the best way to learn new English words?
Listen and say each word out loud, use the flashcards for a few minutes a day (hard words come back sooner), then write your own example sentence.
What level are these words?
They're Beginner (A1) words, from week 4 of the free Complete English Course.