A1 · Vocabulary

Family and friends

Name family members and describe simple relationships.

Learning objectives

  • Recognise the form and meaning of family and friends.
  • Use family and friends in controlled A1 sentences.
  • Identify and correct common beginner errors.
  • Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

  • Use possessive adjectives and apostrophe s to show relationships.

Examples

  • This is my mother.
  • Rahul is Anita's brother.
  • They are my close friends.

Common mistakes

  • Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
  • Using the correct words in the wrong order.
  • Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
  • Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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