Discussion Questions 8: Family

 Discussion Questions 8: Family

Easy Expressions About Family

1. "Family comes first."

• Meaning: Family is the most important part of life.

• Use: “I can’t go out tonight—family comes first.”

2. "Like father, like son."

• Meaning: Children often behave or look like their parents.

• Use: “He loves music just like his dad—like father, like son!”

3. "Blood is thicker than water."

• Meaning: Family bonds are stronger than other relationships.

• Use: “They argue sometimes, but they always forgive—blood is thicker than water.”

 4. "Home is where the heart is."

• Meaning: Home is not just a place—it’s where you feel love and comfort.

• Use: “I miss my family. Home is where the heart is.”

🗣️ Short Dialogue: Talking About Family

Lina: I miss my mom and dad.

Tom: Me too. I think about them every day.

Lina: My mom always helps me. Family comes first.

Tom: Yes! And my dad tells funny jokes. Like father, like son, I do too!

Lina: That’s nice. Even when we fight, we say sorry.

Tom: Of course—blood is thicker than water.

Lina: I want to go home soon.

Tom: Me too. Home is where the heart is.

🧠 Discussion Questions

1. How many brothers and sisters do you have? 
2.  What does your father do? 
3.  Are you close to your family? 
4.  Do any of your relatives live far away? 
5.  What things do you do together with your family? 
6.  Do you ever squabble with members of your family?