HUSBAND, WIFE, SON AND DAUGHTER

 This lesson focuses on the basic family structure, specifically the relationships between a husband, wife, son, and daughter. You will learn how to describe family members, their roles, and their interactions. You will also explore possessive forms and practice vocabulary related to family and household dynamics.

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Grammar:

Possessive Forms and Family Relationships

• Use possessive adjectives to show family relationships: my, your, his, her, our, their
  • Example: My wife, His son, Their daughter

Subject Pronouns

• I, you, he, she, we, they: Used to talk about people.
  • Example: He is my husband. She is my daughter.

Verb "to be" (Present Simple)

• Use "am", "is", "are" to describe family roles.
  • Example: He is a husband. They are siblings.

Third Person Singular in Present Simple

• Add "s" to verbs when describing actions by he, she, or it.
  • Example: He works, She takes care of the children.

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Vocabulary:

• Husband: A married man.
• Wife: A married woman.
• Son: A male child.
• Daughter: A female child.
• Family: A group of related people.
• Siblings: Brothers and sisters.
• Parents: A mother and father.
• Marriage: The legal union between a man and a woman.
• Household: The people who live together in a home.
• Responsibility: A duty or job someone is expected to do.
• Support: To help or provide for someone.
• Caring: Showing kindness or concern for others.
• Bond: A strong connection or relationship between people.
• Grow up: To become an adult.

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Useful Expressions:

• "This is my husband and my children."
• "My wife takes care of the house."
• "Our son loves playing football."
• "Our daughter is very good at painting."
• "They are raising two children together."
• "As a husband, he supports the family."
• "She’s both a wife and a mother."
• "Our family is very close."
• "They spend time together as a family every weekend."
• "Our son and daughter get along well."

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Sentences:

1. My husband works as a doctor.
2. She is a loving wife and a caring mother.
3. Our son plays soccer every weekend.
4. My daughter enjoys reading books in her free time.
5. As parents, we do our best to raise our children well.
6. My husband and I share household responsibilities.
7. Our children are very close; they love spending time together.
8. My wife helps our daughter with her homework every evening.
9. Our son often helps around the house.
10. As a family, we enjoy going on trips together.

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Questions and Answers:

1. What does your husband do for a living?
   He is a lawyer.

2. How many children do you have?
   We have two children, a son and a daughter.

3. What do your children like to do?
   Our son likes sports, and our daughter enjoys painting.

4. Do you and your wife work?
   Yes, we both work full-time jobs.

5. How do you spend time with your family?
   We usually spend weekends together, going to the park or having dinner.

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Conversation:

John: Hi, I’d like to introduce you to my family. This is my wife, Anna, and these are our two children, Lucas and Emma.
Sarah: Nice to meet all of you! How old are Lucas and Emma?
John: Lucas is 10, and Emma is 7.
Sarah: They look adorable! What do they like to do?
Anna: Lucas loves playing soccer, and Emma is very interested in drawing and painting.
Sarah: That’s wonderful! Do you all spend a lot of time together as a family?
John: Yes, we try to have family outings every weekend. It’s our way of bonding.
Anna: We believe it’s important to spend quality time with the kids.

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Reading:

A Happy Family

David and his wife, Laura, have been married for 12 years. They have two children, a son named James and a daughter named Sophie. David works as an engineer, while Laura is a teacher. Their son, James, loves playing video games and is very good at math. Sophie, their daughter, is a talented dancer and enjoys performing in school shows. The family spends a lot of time together, whether it’s having dinner at home or going on trips. On weekends, they go to the park or have a picnic. As parents, David and Laura work hard to support their children and teach them important values like respect, kindness, and responsibility. They believe that family comes first, and they always make sure to spend time together, no matter how busy life gets.