Family Life 1
Phrasal verb meaning to raise a child
(to) bring up
The name for your brother’s daughter
niece
Phrasal verb meaning to have a good relationship with someone
(to) get along
State the question when we want to ask about someone‘s personality.
“What is he/she like?”
The name for someone who you are proposed to before you get married.
fiancé
Phrasal verb meaning to become bigger over time
(to) grow up
Say it another way: Ben really admires his big brother. He considers him his hero and aims to be just like him.
Ben really looks up to his big brother.
Phrasal verb meaning to be unfaithful to someone.
(to) cheat on
The word for someone who likes to give hugs, kisses, and can be very touchy (in a good way).
affectionate
Say it another way: Sara is so kind and caring. She always remembers to send out birthday wishes to her friends/family on their birthday.
Sara is so thoughtful.
Another word to describe our brothers and sisters
(a) sibling
Say it another way: Roxanne is nearing her 30’s and has found the perfect man. She is ready to marry him, live together and have children.
She is ready to settle down.
Say it another way: Long distance relationships are sometimes hard so people often stop being close over time.
drift apart
Another word to describe someone who is reliable.
dependent
Say it another way: Bonnie and Clyde ended their relationship after 5 years. It just didn‘t work out between them.
split up
Phrasal verb meaning to take care of someone
(to) look after
Say it another way: Casey’s father reprimanded him for not getting good grades in school and punished him for 2 weeks.
Casey’s father told him off....
Phrasal verb when people have an argument and stop speaking to one another.
(to) fall out
The word for someone who is very giving (said of time, mooney, etc).
generous
James is just a guy I know of from my friend Kate. I’ve only seen him once or twice at parties. Who is James to this guy?
(an) acquaintance
Phrasal verb meaning to resemble a parent or ancestor
(to) take after
The name for relatives who lived long before you
ancestor(s)
Say it another way: Shortly after their falling out, Michael asked Andrea to forgive him and they resumed their friendship.
....they made up
The word used to describe someone who wants what someone else has (said of a relationship or sometimes material belongings).
jealous
Describe yourself using a few adjectives from the lesson. Then speak about your family using maximal vocabulary studies in the unit.
Once finished ask your partner 5 good questions about his family background.
Points earned for fluency and good use of vocabulary (at least 15 words).