1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I've got two kids. 'I've got' is very common in Australian English. It means 'I have'.
- My son is seven and my daughter is four. Say ages with 'is' + number.
- Are you married? A common question. You can answer briefly.
- My partner works in IT. 'Partner' is used for a husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend.
- My parents live in Vietnam. Talk about family overseas.
- Do you have any brothers or sisters? Ask about siblings.
- I'm the oldest. Also: the youngest, the middle child.
- We video call every Sunday. Talk about keeping in touch.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Minh" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for talking about your family?
'I've got two kids.' ('I've got' is very common in Australian English. It means 'I have'). 'My son is seven and my daughter is four.' (say ages with 'is' + number). 'Are you married?' (a common question. You can answer briefly). 'My partner works in IT.' ('Partner' is used for a husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend).
How can I practise talking about your family in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.