Talking about family in English
Everyday English for talking about family. Key line: “Would you mind if I ask about your family?”
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Key phrases
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Ask before a personal topic
More natural before personal topics
Family members have a close bond
close often means emotionally close
Playful question about siblings
Often used to tease siblings
Ask about family contact
Useful for asking about family
Quick answers
Polite question: what to say in English
Say “Would you mind if I ask about your family?” — ask before a personal topic. More natural before personal topics.
Close bond: what to say in English
Say “We're pretty close.” — family members have a close bond. close often means emotionally close.
Teasing: what to say in English
Say “They still boss you around?” — playful question about siblings. Often used to tease siblings.
Most often: what to say in English
Say “Who calls the most?” — ask about family contact. Useful for asking about family.