🎓 A1 English Lesson 9: Family 👨👩👧👦
1. Vocabulary – Meet the Family!
| English Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Family | A group of related people |
| Mother / Mom | Your female parent |
| Father / Dad | Your male parent |
| Brother | A male sibling |
| Sister | A female sibling |
| Grandmother / Grandma | Your mom or dad’s mom |
| Grandfather / Grandpa | Your mom or dad’s dad |
| Uncle | Your mom or dad’s brother |
| Aunt | Your mom or dad’s sister |
| Cousin | Your uncle or aunt’s child |
| Baby | A very small child |
| Son | A male child |
| Daughter | A female child |
2. Funny Dialogue – “Who Is That?” 😂
Tom: Hey Anna, who is that man in the photo? He looks like a movie star! 🎬
Anna: That’s my dad! 😂
Tom: Oh no! I mean… your dad looks very cool!
Anna: Haha, thanks. And this is my mom. She loves cooking. 🍲
Tom: Your mom is smiling. She looks very kind.
Anna: Yes, but don’t eat her soup. It’s dangerous!
Tom: Why?
Anna: Last time, even the dog ran away! 🐶💨
3. Grammar Focus – “This is…” and “That is…”
We use “This is” for someone close.
We use “That is” for someone farther away or in a photo.
🗣️ Examples:
- This is my brother. 👦 (He is next to me.)
- That is my uncle. 👨🦳 (He is in the photo.)
Plural:
- These are my cousins. 👧👦
- Those are my grandparents. 👴👵
4. Sentence Patterns – Let’s Practice!
a. Talking about your family:
- This is my mother. She is a teacher.
- That is my sister. She is funny.
- My brother is 10 years old.
- I love my family very much!
b. Asking questions:
- Who is he?
→ He is my father. - Is she your sister?
→ Yes, she is. - Are they your parents?
→ No, they are my aunt and uncle.
5. Mini Story – “My Crazy Family” 🤪
Hello! My name is Max. I have a big family.
My dad is a police officer. He is very strong. 💪
My mom is a singer. She sings in the shower—very loud! 🎤🚿
My brother, Ben, is only 5. He wants to be a dinosaur. Yes, a dinosaur! 🦖
My sister, Lily, is 16. She talks on the phone all day. 📱
My grandma watches TV with the cat. They both fall asleep. 😴
My grandpa plays video games. He is 75! 🎮
We are a little crazy, but we are happy! I love my family.
6. Let’s Practice – Questions for You
Try to answer these in English:
- Who is in your family?
- Do you have brothers or sisters?
- What does your mom do?
- Is your dad funny?
- Do you love your family?
🎓 Casharka 9aad: Qoyska 👨👩👧👦
1. Erayo cusub – La kulma Qoyska!
| Ereyga Ingiriisiga | Macnaha Af-Soomaaliga |
|---|---|
| Family | Qoys |
| Mother / Mom | Hooyo |
| Father / Dad | Aabo |
| Brother | Walaal wiil ah |
| Sister | Walaal gabar ah |
| Grandmother / Grandma | Ayeeyo |
| Grandfather / Grandpa | Awoowe |
| Uncle | Adeer / Eedo |
| Aunt | Habaryar / Iddo |
| Cousin | Ilma adeer |
| Baby | Ilmo yar |
| Son | Wiil (ilmahaaga) |
| Daughter | Gabar (ilmahaaga) |
2. Sheeko Qosol Badan – “Yaa Kaas Ah?” 😂
Tom: Hey Anna, ninka sawirka ku jira waa kuma? Wuxuu la mid yahay jilaaga filimada! 🎬
Anna: Waa aabbahay! 😂
Tom: Ooops! Waxaan ula jeeday… aabbahaa waa nin cool ah!
Anna: Hahaha, mahadsanid. Tani waa hooyaday. Waxay jeceshahay karinta. 🍲
Tom: Hooyadaa way dhoolla caddeyneysaa. Way naxariis badan tahay.
Anna: Haa, laakiin cuntadeeda iska ilaali!
Tom: Maxaa yeelay?
Anna: Markii u dambeysay, eeygii wuu cararay! 🐶💨
3. Naxwe – “This is…” iyo “That is…”
- “This is…” waxaa la adeegsadaa marka qofka uu kuu dhow yahay.
- “That is…” waxaa la adeegsadaa marka qofka meel fog ka muuqdo (tusaale sawir).
🗣️ Tusaalooyin:
- This is my brother. 👦 (Wuxuu ila joogaa.)
- That is my uncle. 👨🦳 (Sawir buu ku jiraa.)
Jamac ahaan:
- These are my cousins. 👧👦 (Kuwani waa ilma adeerradeyda.)
- Those are my grandparents. 👴👵 (Kuwana waa ayeeyo iyo awoowe.)
4. Weedho Fudud – Aan ku celcelinno!
a. Ka hadlidda qoyskaga:
- Tani waa hooyaday. Waa macallin.
- Kaasi waa walaashey. Waa qosol badan.
- Walaalkay waa 10 jir.
- Aad baan u jeclahay qoyskayga!
b. Su’aalo weydiin:
- Who is he?
→ Waa aabbahay. - Is she your sister?
→ Haa, waa iyada. - Are they your parents?
→ Maya, waa adeerkey iyo eedaday.
5. Sheeko Gaaban – “Qoyskayga Waalan!” 🤪
Nabad! Magacaygu waa Max. Waxaan leeyahay qoys weyn.
Aabbahay waa askari. Wuxuu aad u xoog badan yahay. 💪
Hooyaday waa heesaa. Waxay ku heestaa musqusha—aad u qaylo badan! 🎤🚿
Walaalkay Ben wuxuu jiro 5. Wuxuu rabo inuu noqdo diinosaarka. Haa, diinosaarka! 🦖
Walaashey Lily waa 16. Waxay taleefanka kula hadashaa saacado badan. 📱
Ayeeyaday waxay daawataa TV-ga iyada iyo bisadda. Labadooduba way seexdaan. 😴
Awoowgay wuxuu ciyaaraa ciyaaraha fiidiyowga. Wuxuu jiro 75! 🎮
Waan yara waalanahay, laakiin aad baan u faraxsanahay! Waxaan jeclahay qoyskayga.
6. Aan Tijaabino – Su’aalo Kuu Diyaarsan
Isku day inaad ku jawaabto Ingiriis:
- Yaa ka mid ah qoyskaga?
- Ma leedahay walaalo?
- Hooyadaa maxay qabataa?
- Aabbahaa ma qosol badan yahay?
- Ma jeceshahay qoyskaga?
