TO have a good marriage = have a good relationship
A wedding = a formal ceremony to get married
The weddingreception = the wedding party
To go on a honeymoon= a holiday just after getting married
Children
Get pregnant = going to have a child
To start a family = to have children
Divorce
Leave someone = to separate or divorce from someone
Get divorced = The marriage officially ends
Discussions about family
Do you spend a lot of time with your family?
Here are some ideas and language to answer this question about family in IELTS Speaking.
“Yes, I do.”
Note: It’s really natural English to answer this question with ‘Yes, I do’ OR
‘No, I don’t’. Rather than just ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Yes, I do. I like to spend quality time with them
Luckily yes, I do. During this lockdown period, I am with them 24/7
Note: if your answer is ‘No‘, You don’t want to just say ‘no’. Start to develop your answers.
For example…
No, I don’t, I am miles away from them actually, due to the lockdown.
Not really, I work in a different city, so I don’t get to see them much
Spending time with your family or your friends
Here are some useful phrases you can use to discuss this issue
It depends,if I am going to a bar, then I’d like to hang out with friends, but if I am going to see a movie, I’d rather go with family
I don’t spend as much time with my family as I should, because I live abroad, but I would like to see them more frequently
I like both equally, I tend to spend an equal amount of time with both friends and family
Probably more with my family, I think blood is thicker than water
Idioms about family in IELTS Speaking
Like father, like son
It runs in the family = many people in the family have this trait/talent
e.g. Blonde hair runs in the family. Artistic talent runs in the family.
I followed in my Dad’s footsteps
e.g. I took over my Dad’s business and followed in his footsteps.
Blood is thicker than water= Family is more important than friends)
She’s the breadwinner = She earns the money
e.g. My mother is the breadwinner in our family
She brings home the bacon= She earns the money
The black sheep of the family = the naughty/bad one in the family
Get on like a house on fire = get on extremely well with someone
Keep / get / be / stay in touch with someone = contact with someone
Have a soft spot for someone = feel a lot of affection for one particular person
Be at loggerheads = disagree strongly with someone
Rub someone up the wrong way = Irritate someone
Keep yourself to yourself = prefer to be on your own
More Free IELTS Speaking Lessons
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ENVIRONMENT in IELTS Speaking.Learn different ways to protect our environment and discuss it with idioms and vocabulary in this lesson.
FRIENDS in IELTS Speaking. Listening practice about friends and essential vocabulary to talk about your friends.
FEELINGS in IELTS Speaking. Vocabulary you need to describe a range of different feelings, as well as talking about topical issues such as mental health
Hi Keith. You are such a passionate and enthusiastic teacher. It’s always interesting watching your videos, I’ve learnt quite a lot in preparation for my IELTS.
Thank you so much.
Hi Keith. Thank you so much for your videos. You are a enthusiastic teacher that I have ever seen. But at this time, I’m in trouble, I study a lot but I have a difficult to apply them into my life. I can understand at basic level and a bit of intermediate. How can I increase my knowledge. I hope I can get your respond. 😊
Start from somewhere and then continue until you get to wherever you want to be. No matter how much time and effort it costs, just don’t give up. Then you will be beyond where you wanted to be.
Hi keith.hope you are doing well.wish you a healthy life .i like very much your teaching style which is more helful to learn english immensely.i love to watch your videos which is more beneficial.huge thank you for your excelent work behind making videos.
iv been studing english for 6 month and watching your free online classes help me a lot. unfortunatly, due to sanctions, i cant buy your books or enroll in your class. by the way, tanke you very much.
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preparing for my second test, regretted that we could not meet earlier.
Welcome and ‘better late than never!’
Hi Keith. You are such a passionate and enthusiastic teacher. It’s always interesting watching your videos, I’ve learnt quite a lot in preparation for my IELTS.
Thank you so much.
Thank you and I am glad I can help!
Hi Keith. Thank you so much for your videos. You are a enthusiastic teacher that I have ever seen. But at this time, I’m in trouble, I study a lot but I have a difficult to apply them into my life. I can understand at basic level and a bit of intermediate. How can I increase my knowledge. I hope I can get your respond. 😊
Start from somewhere and then continue until you get to wherever you want to be. No matter how much time and effort it costs, just don’t give up. Then you will be beyond where you wanted to be.
Wise words!
Hi keith.hope you are doing well.wish you a healthy life .i like very much your teaching style which is more helful to learn english immensely.i love to watch your videos which is more beneficial.huge thank you for your excelent work behind making videos.
Thank you so much, I am so pleased my videos are useful!
iv been studing english for 6 month and watching your free online classes help me a lot. unfortunatly, due to sanctions, i cant buy your books or enroll in your class. by the way, tanke you very much.
You are very welcome!
It was really helpful
Glad you liked it!
Hello sir,
You are very supportive….
Very helpful lesson 👍
Glad you like it…look out for the answers in Thursday’s live lesson!
Thank you for your help, your videos are really helpful. l hope you continue the second part.
Pleased to hear that – thanks!
sir, you are really helpful person.
Thanks – pleased to support your learning!
Thank you very much
My pleasure!
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So glad you like it!