A2English
Talking About Family
Use these phrases to talk about your family and ask other people about theirs.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking about family well-being · 2 ways to say it
How's the family?
casualA friendly greeting for people you know well.
How is your family doing?
neutralAsking about siblings · 2 ways to say it
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
neutralUS
Have you got any brothers or sisters?
neutralUK
Asking about children · 2 ways to say it
Do you have kids?
casualThe word 'kids' is very common in everyday speech.
Do you have any children?
neutralAsking about marital status
Are you married?
neutralDescribing family size · 2 ways to say it
I have a big family.
casualI come from a large family.
neutralAsking about family location
Where does your family live?
neutralDescribing family location
My parents live in another city.
neutralPractice Dialogue
New Employee
Do you have family here in the city?
Coworker
No, my parents live in Chicago.
New Employee
Oh, right. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Coworker
Yeah, I have one older brother. He lives there too.
New Employee
That's nice. Is he married?
Coworker
Yes, he is. He has two little kids.
New Employee
Oh, wow. Do you visit them often?
Coworker
Sometimes. I am going to see them next month.
New Employee
That sounds fun. I have a big family, so it is always noisy!