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This is your Everyday English class.
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Hello and welcome to English Cactus.
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My name is Anna.
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And my name is Brian.
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Now grab your coffee, relax, and let's begin.
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Today's episode is about a topic that everyone can relate to, your family.
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That's right.
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Talking about your family is one of the most natural and personal things you can do in English.
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It helps you connect with people and share a bit of who you are.
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But sometimes it can be difficult to find the right words.
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How do you say, I'm close to my sister?
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Or how do you describe your parents or your family traditions?
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Don't worry.
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In this episode, we'll show you how to talk about your family in a clear, simple, and friendly way.
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You'll learn useful words like siblings, close, retired, and tradition.
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And we'll teach you natural sentences that you can use right away.
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We'll also talk about how people in the U .S usually describe their families, and how culture affects the way we talk about relationships.
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So even if your family is big or small, traditional or modern, This episode will help you express yourself with confidence.
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Are you ready?
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Let's start today's episode, talking about your family.
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Hey, Ethan.
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Our English teacher asked us to talk about our families for tomorrow's class.
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I thought we could practice together.
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Great idea.
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Talking about family is always interesting.
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Do you come from a big family, Nora?
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Not really.
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I have a small family.
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Just my parents, my older brother, and me.
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What about you?
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My family is kind of big.
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I have two sisters and one younger brother, so we're five kids in total.
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Wow, that's a lot.
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Is it noisy at home?
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Oh, totally.
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My house is never quiet.
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Someone is always talking, laughing, or arguing about something.
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That sounds fun, though.
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Are you close to your siblings?
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Yeah, pretty close.
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My older sister is like my second mom.
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She's very responsible.
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My younger brother, on the other hand, is always playing video games.
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That reminds me of my brother.
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He loves games, too.
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He's studying computer science now, so at least it's kind of useful.
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That's cool.
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What do your parents do?
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My mom is a nurse, and my dad is a chef.
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They both work long hours, but they love what they do.
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A chef?
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That's awesome.
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So you must eat delicious food all the time.
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Well, sometimes.
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But at home, he likes to rest.
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He says he cooks enough at work.
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I can imagine.
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My dad is a teacher, and my mom works from home as a graphic designer.
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Nice.
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So she designs logos and stuff like that?
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Exactly.
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She's very creative.
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I think I got my artistic side from her.
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That's so cool.
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Are your grandparents still around?
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Yes.
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My grandparents live in Florida.
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We visit them every summer.
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They love warm weather.
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That's sweet.
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I don't see my grandparents very often because they live in the south of Italy, but we talk on video calls every weekend.
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That's nice.
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Technology makes it easier to stay connected.
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Totally.
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Do you have family traditions?
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Yes.
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Every Sunday we have lunch together, all of us.
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My mom cooks, my dad plays music, and everyone talks at the same time.
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It's chaotic but fun.
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That sounds like my family during Christmas.
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Lots of noise and food.
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Family gatherings are the best part of the year, aren't they? For sure.
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It's when everyone is happy and relaxed.
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Yeah.
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Sometimes I complain about my siblings, but I can't imagine life without them.
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Me too.
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Family can be crazy, but they're always there for you.
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Exactly.
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Even when they drive you mad. So true.
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By the way, how do you usually describe your family in English?
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Do you use words like close -knit or big family?
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I usually say we are close because we talk a lot and help each other.
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What about yours?
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I'd say my family is loud but loving.
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There's always noise, but there's also a lot of care.
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That's a perfect description.
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Oh, and what about pets?
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Do you have any?
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Yes, we have a dog named Max.
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He's part of the family too.
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I love dogs.
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We used to have one when I was little.
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His name was Bruno.
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That's a cute name.
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Pets really make a house feel like home, don't they?
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Absolutely.
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They bring so much joy.
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So, let's sum it up.
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We've got brothers, sisters… parents grandparents and even pets that's a full family picture true
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and now we have everything ready for tomorrow's presentation great teamwork
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nora talking about your family is always a nice way to practice english
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and share who you are i agree it's personal
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and fun thanks for helping me practice anytime see you in class tomorrow see you ethan today's dialogue between nora
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and Ethan was full of natural expressions about family.
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It's such an important topic because everyone loves to talk about their family,
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and it's a great way to connect with others in English.
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That's right.
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It's also a good topic to practice grammar like the present simple and possessives.
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For example, my mom is a nurse or my brother loves video games.
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Let's go through the main sentences and vocabulary from their conversation.
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Phrase 1.
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Do you come from a big family?
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This is a very common question in English.
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Do you come from a big family? means do you have many relatives or siblings?
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Yes, and you can answer in different ways.
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For example, yes, I have three brothers.
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Or, no, my family is small, just my parents and me.
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It's a friendly way to start a personal conversation.
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Phrase two.
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Are you close to your siblings?
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The word close here means emotionally close, not close in distance.
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So if you say, I'm close to my sister, it means you have a good relationship and talk often.
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Right.
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And siblings means brothers and sisters together.
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Instead of saying, do you get along with your brother and sister?
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You can simply say, are you close to your siblings?
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Phrase three.
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My dad is a teacher and my mom works from home.
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This is a great example of how to describe what your parents do.
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You can say, my dad works as a driver or my mom is a nurse.
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It's simple and natural.
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You can also talk about other relatives the same way.
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My uncle is retired.
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Or, my cousin studies at university.
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These sentences are easy but very useful for daily conversations.
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Phrase 5.
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We have lunch together every Sunday.
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This shows a family tradition.
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In English, you can use the present simple to talk about habits or routines.
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Yes, you can say, we visit my grandparents every weekend, or we always eat dinner together.
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These sentences help you describe your family lifestyle.
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Phrase 5.
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Family can be crazy, but they're always there for you.
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This is such a beautiful line from the dialogue.
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They're always there for you means they always support you, no matter what happens.
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Exactly.
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It's a very emotional expression that native speakers use a lot.
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You can also say, my family supports me, or I can always count on them.
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Let's look at some key vocabulary words from today's episode.
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1. Siblings, brothers and sisters.
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Example, I have two siblings, one brother and one sister.
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2. Close, having a good relationship.
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Example, I'm very close to my parents.
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Three, extended family, the larger family group, including aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents.
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Example, my extended family gets together every Christmas.
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Four, retired, when someone has stopped working, usually because of age.
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Example, my grandfather is retired now.
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Five, get along, to have a good relationship with someone.
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Example, I get along well with my sister.
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Six, tradition, a custom or habit that families repeat regularly.
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Example, it's our family tradition to have dinner together on Sundays.
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Seven, pet, an animal you keep at home for companionship.
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Example, we have a dog named Max.
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He's part of the family.
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In American culture, people often talk about their families in casual conversations.
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It's a safe and friendly topic, just like talking about work or hobbies.
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That's true.
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Americans like to share stories about family traditions, holidays, or funny childhood memories.
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It helps create connection and trust.
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Also, many Americans move away from home for work or study, so they often mention how they stay in touch – by phone calls,
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text messages, or video chats.
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Yes, and it's very common to hear people say things like, I miss my family, or I'm visiting my parents this weekend.
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Those phrases show warmth and affection.
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Another point is that the concept of family in the U .S.
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can include more than blood relatives, Sometimes, very close friends are considered part of the family.
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You might hear people say, she's like family to me.
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That's a lovely expression.
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It shows that family is not just about connection by blood, but also by love and care.
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And finally, pets are a big part of American families.
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Many people call their dogs and cats fur babies or say, he's part of the family.
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Exactly.
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So when you talk about your family in English, don't forget to include everyone who's important to you, even your pets.
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That's it for our breakdown today.
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Now you know how to describe your family, talk about relationships, and use the right vocabulary.
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Keep practicing these expressions, and next time someone asks you about your family, you'll know exactly what to say.
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Now that we've gone through the dialogue, let's practice some model sentences.
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These examples will help you talk about your family naturally in English.
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Yes, and don't worry if you forget a word.
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We'll show you simple alternatives that you can use in real conversations.
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Describing your family.
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You can start with, I have a small family.
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Or, I come from a big family.
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If you forget the word small or big, you can just say, there are four people in my family.
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Or, my family has many people.
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That's simple and clear.
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You can also say, I have one brother and one sister.
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Or, I'm an only child.
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Talking about parents.
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To describe what your parents do, you can say, my mom is a teacher.
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My dad works in an office.
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If you forget their jobs, you can use a simple version.
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My mom works a lot.
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My dad has his own business.
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Those sentences are great when you don't remember specific words.
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Talking about siblings.
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You can say, I'm close to my sister or my brother is older than me.
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And if you forget the word older or younger, you can describe it like this.
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My brother is not a kid anymore.
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Or my sister is still in school.
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That's a nice way to keep the conversation going even if your vocabulary is limited.
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Talking about traditions.
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When you want to talk about what your family likes to do together, you can say, we have lunch together every Sunday.
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We celebrate birthdays with a big dinner.
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Or simply, we like spending time together.
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We always eat together on weekends.
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Those are very natural and easy to remember.
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Talking about relationships.
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You can say, I get along well with my parents.
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Or, we argue sometimes but we love each other.
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If you forget get along, you can say, we have a good relationship.
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Or, we are very close.
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Talking about pets.
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Don't forget pets.
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They're part of the family, too.
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You can say, we have a dog named Max.
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Or, I used to have a cat when I was little.
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And if you forget the word for the animal, you can point and say, we have one of these at home.
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It's very cute.
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That's a good strategy when you're still learning vocabulary.
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The most important thing is to keep your sentences simple and natural.
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Don't worry about making mistakes.
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People will understand you.
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Exactly.
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The more you talk about your family, the more comfortable you'll feel using these expressions.
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Listen to the dialogue again, repeat some sentences, and try using them to describe your own family.
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Keep practicing a little every day.
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Soon, you'll be able to talk about your family in English with confidence.
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Hey, Ethan.
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Our English teacher asked us to talk about our families for tomorrow's class.
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I thought we could practice together.
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Great idea.
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Talking about family is always interesting.
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Do you come from a big family, Nora?
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Not really.
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I have a small family, just my parents, my older brother, and me.
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What about you?
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My family is kind of big.
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I have two sisters and one younger brother, so we're five kids in total.
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Wow, that's a lot.
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Is it noisy at home?
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Oh, totally.
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My house is never quiet.
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Someone is always talking, laughing, or arguing about something.
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That sounds fun, though.
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Are you close to your siblings?
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Yeah, pretty close.
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My older sister is like my second mom.
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She's very responsible.
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My younger brother, on the other hand, is always playing video games
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that reminds me of my brother he loves games too he's studying computer science now
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so at least it's kind of useful that's cool what do your parents do my mom is a nurse
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and my dad is a chef they both work long hours
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but they love what they do a chef that's awesome
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so you must eat delicious food all the time well sometimes
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but at home he likes to rest he says he cooks enough at work.
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I can imagine.
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My dad is a teacher and my mom works from home as a graphic designer.
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Nice.
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So she designs logos and stuff like that?
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Exactly.
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She's very creative.
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I think I got my artistic side from her.
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That's so cool.
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Are your grandparents still around?
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Yes.
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My grandparents live in Florida.
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We visit them every summer.
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They love warm weather.
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That's sweet.
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I don't see my grandparents very often because they live in the south of Italy, but we talk on video calls every weekend.
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That's nice.
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Technology makes it easier to stay connected.
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Totally.
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Do you have family traditions?
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Yes.
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Every Sunday we have lunch together, all of us.
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My mom cooks, my dad plays music, and everyone talks at the same time.
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It's chaotic but fun.
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That sounds like my family during Christmas.
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Lots of noise and food.
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Family gatherings are the best part of the year, aren't they? For sure.
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It's when everyone is happy and relaxed.
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Yeah.
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Sometimes I complain about my siblings, but I can't imagine life without them.
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Me too.
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Family can be crazy, but they're always there for you.
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Exactly.
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Even when they drive you mad. So true.
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By the way, how do you usually describe your family in English?
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Do you use words like close -knit or big family?
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I usually say we are close because we talk a lot and help each other.
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What about yours?
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I'd say my family is loud but loving.
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There's always noise, but there's also a lot of care.
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That's a perfect description.
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Oh, and what about pets?
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Do you have any?
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Yes, we have a dog named Max.
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He's part of the family too.
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I love dogs.
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We used to have one when I was little.
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His name was Bruno.
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That's a cute name.
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Pets really make a house feel like home, don't they?
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Absolutely.
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They bring so much joy.
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So, let's sum it up.
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We've got brothers, sisters, parents, grandparents, and even pets.
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That's a full family picture.
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True.
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And now we have everything ready for tomorrow's presentation.
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Great teamwork, Nora.
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Talking about your family is always a nice way to practice English and share who you are.
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I agree.
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It's personal and fun.
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Thanks for helping me practice.
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Anytime.
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See you in class tomorrow.
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See you, Ethan.
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That was a really nice episode.
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Today, we learned how to talk about our families in English, something that everyone can do, no matter where they're from.
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Yes, we learned useful expressions like, I'm close to my sister, my dad is retired, and we have lunch together every Sunday.
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These are simple but very natural ways to describe your family life.
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We also talked about vocabulary, such as siblings, traditions, extended family,
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and pets, and learned how to use them in real conversations.
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Exactly.
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And remember, talking about your family is not just good English practice.
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It's also a great way to connect with people and share your story.
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You don't need to use complicated words.
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Just be natural.
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For example, you can say, I have one brother, my mom works a lot, or we're a small family.
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That's right.
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The goal is to communicate clearly and show emotion.
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Family is a universal topic.
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Everyone can relate to it.
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We hope this episode helps you feel more confident when describing your family in English.
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Keep practicing the sentences you learned today, and don't forget to listen to this episode again to review pronunciation and rhythm.
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We'd love to hear about your family, too!
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Tell us in the comments, how many people are in your family, and what do you like to do together?
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And don't forget to subscribe to our channel and share this episode with your friends who are learning English.
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Every week, we bring you real English conversations that help you speak naturally and confidently.
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Keep practicing.
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Keep improving.
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Take care, everyone.
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See you next time on English Cactus.
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Vocabulaire et conseils d’expression pour cette leçon
Cette leçon d’expression orale s’appuie sur la vidéo « Talking About Your Family ». Les mots qui reviennent le plus souvent : english, brother, sister, mom, parents. Cette vidéo contient 370 phrases et 2991 mots à répéter en shadowing. La partie parlée dure 19:44. Le locuteur parle à un rythme naturel d’environ 152 mots par minute, proche d’une conversation courante. 88 % des mots font partie des 3 000 mots les plus courants en anglais, le vocabulaire est donc facile à suivre.
Vocabulaire clé de cette vidéo
15 mots de la vidéo à retenir, avec leur prononciation et leur sens :
| Mot | Prononciation | Sens |
|---|---|---|
| sibling nom | /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/ | frère et sœur, adelphe |
| pet nom | /pɛt/ | animal de compagnie, animal familier |
| connect verbe | /kəˈnɛkt/ | accoupler, connecter |
| phrase nom | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | expression |
| vocabulary nom | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | vocabulaire, lexique |
| topic nom | /ˈtɑpɪk/ | sujet, thème |
| retire verbe | /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/ | se retirer, prendre sa retraite |
| nurse nom | /nɝs/ | infirmière, infirmier |
| dialogue nom | /ˈdaɪəˌlɑɡ/ | dialogue, conversation |
| chef nom | /ʃɛf/ | chef cuisinier, chef |
| relative nom | /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ | parent |
| argue verbe | /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ | affirmer, débattre |
| extend verbe | /ɛkˈstɛnd/ | étendre |
| relax verbe | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | relâcher |
| naturally adverbe | /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/ | naturellement |
Les verbes à particule que vous entendrez
| Mot | Sens |
|---|---|
| get along verbe | s'entendre |
| go through verbe | traverser |
Des phrases à répéter
Des phrases courtes et complètes de la vidéo, à réutiliser dans la conversation de tous les jours :
- How do you say, I'm close to my sister?
- Are you close to your siblings?
- What do your parents do?
- Are your grandparents still around?
- Do you have family traditions?
La grammaire de cette vidéo
Les structures que le locuteur utilise le plus, avec les mots exacts de la vidéo :
| Structure | Dans la vidéo |
|---|---|
| « Used to » used to + verbe — une habitude ou un état passé qui n’est plus vrai | used to have |
| Voix passive be + participe passé — l’accent est mis sur ce qui arrive, pas sur qui le fait | is retired · are considered |
| Present perfect have/has + participe passé — une action passée qui compte encore maintenant | has stopped · we've gone |
| Verbe + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — les verbes suivis de la forme en -ing | love hearing · stopped working · Keep practicing |
Prononciation à surveiller
Le locuteur utilise 51 contractions et formes réduites, comme don't, I'm, they're. Prononcez-les sous leur forme courte, telles que vous les entendez.
- Les sons « th »: gathering /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/, grandfather /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/, rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, warmth /wɔɹmθ/
- Les sons « sh » et « zh »: chef /ʃɛf/, delicious /dɪˈlɪ.ʃəs/, presentation /ˌpɹɛzn̩ˈteɪʃn̩/, casual /ˈkæʒ(u)əl/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
- Mots longs — placez bien l’accent: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, universal /ˌjunəˈvɜɹs(ə)l/, complicated /ˈkɑm.plɪˌkeɪ.tɪd/, communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/
Les sons difficiles pour les francophones :
- /h/ — il se souffle, il n’est pas muet: habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/
- /r/ anglais — langue recourbée, sans frotter la gorge: phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, retire /ɹəˈtaɪɹ/, relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/, argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/
- /ŋ/ final — sans prononcer de /g/ après: sibling /ˈsɪb.lɪŋ/, gathering /ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Comment s’entraîner avec cette vidéo
- Écoutez la vidéo en entier une fois sans parler et notez les mots que vous ne connaissez pas.
- Commencez à la vitesse 0,75×, répétez phrase par phrase, puis revenez à la vitesse normale quand cela devient facile.
- Enregistrez-vous et comparez avec l’original, en faisant attention à des mots comme sibling, pet, connect.
Qu'est-ce que la technique du Shadowing ?
Le Shadowing est une technique d'apprentissage des langues fondée sur la science, développée à l'origine pour la formation des interprètes professionnels. Le principe est simple mais puissant : vous écoutez de l'anglais natif et le répétez immédiatement à voix haute — comme une ombre suivant le locuteur avec un décalage de 1 à 2 secondes. Les recherches montrent une amélioration significative de la précision de la prononciation, de l'intonation, du rythme, des liaisons, de la compréhension orale et de la fluidité.