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Starters 1 - Family & Friends

Here you will learn some English words about family and friends, such as "mother", "brother", and "boyfriend", prepared for starter level students.

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Starters 1
father
father
[noun]

a child's male parent

Ex: The father proudly walked his daughter down the aisle on her wedding day .
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mother
mother
[noun]

a child's female parent

Ex: The mother gently cradled her newborn baby in her arms .
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dad
dad
[noun]

an informal way of calling our father

Ex: When I was a child , my dad used to tell me bedtime stories every night .
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mom
mom
[noun]

a woman who has given birth to a child or someone who cares for and raises a child

Ex: When I was sick , my mom took care of me and made sure I had everything I needed to feel better .
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son
son
[noun]

a person's male child

Ex: The father and son spent a delightful afternoon playing catch in the park .
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daughter
daughter
[noun]

a person's female child

Ex: The mother and daughter enjoyed a delightful afternoon of shopping and bonding .
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sister
sister
[noun]

a lady who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: You should talk to your sister and see if she can help you with your problem .
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brother
brother
[noun]

a man who shares a mother and father with us

Ex: She does n't have any brothers , but she has a close friend who 's like a brother to her .
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grandfather

the man who is our mom's or dad's father

Ex: You should ask your grandfather for advice on how to fix your bike .
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grandmother

the woman who is our mom or dad's mother

Ex: You should call your grandmother and wish her a happy birthday .
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grandchild

your daughter or son's child

Ex: They are so proud of their grandchild for graduating from college .
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family
family
[noun]

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

Ex: When I was a child , my family used to go camping in the mountains .
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friend
friend
[noun]

someone we like and trust

Ex: Sarah considers her roommate, Emma, as her best friend because they share their secrets and spend a lot of time together.
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girlfriend

‌a lady that you love and are in a relationship with

Ex: They have been in a committed relationship for two years , celebrating their love as boyfriend and girlfriend.
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boyfriend
boyfriend
[noun]

a man that you love and are in a relationship with

Ex: They have been happily together for three years , celebrating their love as boyfriend and girlfriend .
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child
child
[noun]

a son or daughter of any age

Ex: In many cultures , the bond between parents and children is considered one of the strongest connections .
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