Lesson: Family

Vocabulary Table

English Word	Meaning (Arabic)	Example Sentence
father	الأب	My father is very kind.
mother	الأم	My mother is a teacher.
brother	الأخ	I have one brother.
sister	الأخت	My sister is older than me.
grandfather	الجد	My grandfather tells good stories.
grandmother	الجدة	My grandmother lives with us.
uncle	العم / الخال	My uncle lives in Rabat.
aunt	العمة / الخالة	My aunt is a nurse.
cousin	ابن/بنت العم/الخال	My cousin is my best friend.
baby	رضيع	The baby is sleeping.

Examples: Talking about your family

This is my father. His name is Omar.
I have two brothers and one sister.
My mother is a doctor.
We live with our grandparents.

Using "his" and "her"

His name is Ali. → (for a boy or man)
Her name is Samira. → (for a girl or woman)

Example: My sister is 14. Her name is Sara.

Exercise A – Fill in the blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct family member:

My father’s father is my _______________.
My aunt’s son is my _______________.
My mother’s daughter is my _______________.
My uncle is my father’s _______________.
My sister’s baby is my _______________.

Asking Questions

Question	Example Answer
Who is she?	She is my mother.
What is your father's name?	His name is Hassan.
How many brothers do you have?	I have one brother.
Do you have any cousins?	Yes, I have four cousins.

Speaking Practice

With a partner or in front of the class, answer the following:

Who is the youngest in your family?
Do you live with your grandparents?
What is your sister’s name?
How many uncles do you have?
Do you have any brothers?

Writing

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about your family.

        Example:

        I live with my parents and my sister. My father is a driver. My mother stays at home. My sister is 10 years old. We visit my grandparents every weekend.