Family Member Vocabulary in English

Knowing how to talk about your family in English is essential for everyday conversations. This short and simple video teaches you the most important family member vocabulary in just a few seconds.

You’ll learn that mother + father = parents, and brother + sister = siblings—two words that help describe your immediate family. When it comes to marriage, husband + wife = spouses, which is a useful term for talking about couples. And if you have children, you’ll learn that daughter + son = children.

These group terms are helpful in both speaking and writing. Instead of listing each individual, you can use one word to talk about them all. For example, “My siblings live in Canada,” or “I’m meeting my parents for dinner.”

This lesson is ideal for beginner ESL learners or anyone brushing up on their vocabulary. It’s quick, visual, and memorable.

Watch the video, repeat after us, and try using these words in your next English conversation! Who’s in your family? Let us know in the comments!