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Talking about family in English (beginner)
Beginner English for talking about family. Key line: “Can I ask about your *family*?”
Full script
Lin
Can I ask about your family?
Them
Sure. I have two sisters.
Lin
Nice. I have one brother.
Them
Is he older or younger?
Lin
Younger. He steals my snacks.
Them
My sisters steal my fries.
Lin
Then your family sounds like mine.
Them
Yeah. We need bigger plates.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Can I ask about your family?Polite way to start
Ask first. It sounds natural.
Share
✓ I have two sisters.Say how many sisters
After numbers, use plural nouns
Age
✓ Is he older or younger?Ask birth order
Useful for asking sibling order
Complain
✓ He steals my snacks.Light, funny complaint
Keep the tone light
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Can I ask about your family?” — polite way to start. Ask first. It sounds natural.
Share: what to say in English
Say “I have two sisters.” — say how many sisters. After numbers, use plural nouns.
Age: what to say in English
Say “Is he older or younger?” — ask birth order. Useful for asking sibling order.
Complain: what to say in English
Say “He steals my snacks.” — light, funny complaint. Keep the tone light.