Module 2: Vocabulary Building

Skill 2 – Family and Relationship

This module focuses on common English words related to family and relationships. By learning these words, you can describe your relatives, talk about your relationships, and understand conversations about family. This vocabulary is useful in everyday life, especially when introducing your family or asking about someone else’s.

English Word	Meaning	Example Sentence
father / dad	ayah	My father is a doctor.
mother / mom	ibu	My mom is very kind.
brother	saudara laki-laki	I have one younger brother.
sister	saudara perempuan	Her sister is a teacher.
grandparents	kakek-nenek	My grandparents live in the countryside.
uncle	paman	My uncle visits us every summer.
aunt	bibi/tante	My aunt makes delicious cakes.
cousin	sepupu	My cousin and I are the same age.
nephew	keponakan laki-laki	My nephew is only two years old.
niece	keponakan perempuan	Her niece is very cute.

Practices

Practice 1 – Match the words with the meanings

Match each English word to its correct meaning.

• A. Aunt
• B. Nephew
• C. Grandparents
• D. Colleague
• E. Cousin

___ A male child of your brother or sister.
___ Your father’s or mother’s sister.
___ Your father’s or mother’s parents.
___ Someone you work with.
___ The child of your uncle or aunt.

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Practice 2 – Fill in the blanks

Use the correct vocabulary word.

My father’s wife is my __________.
My mother’s brother is my __________.
My cousin’s sister is also my __________.
The man who lives next to my house is my __________.
My brother’s son is my __________.

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Practice 3 – Speaking Practice (Pair Work)

Instruction for classroom or self-practice:
Introduce your family to your partner using 5–7 of the words above.
Example: "This is my father. He is an engineer. I have one sister. My uncle lives in Jakarta."

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4. Answer Key & Explanation

Practice 1

• B. Nephew – A male child of your brother or sister.
• A. Aunt – Your father’s or mother’s sister.
• C. Grandparents – Your father’s or mother’s parents.
• D. Colleague – Someone you work with.
• E. Cousin – The child of your uncle or aunt.

Practice 2

• Mother – Your father’s wife is your mother.
• Uncle – Your mother’s brother is your uncle.
• Cousin – Your cousin’s sister is also your cousin.
• Neighbor – The man who lives next to your house is your neighbor.
• Nephew – Your brother’s son is your nephew.