Practical Lesson: “Family and Family Relationships” Target audience: 2nd-year students majoring in Physical Culture. Duration: 90 minutes. Level: B1–B2. Learning Objectives By the…

Practical Lesson: “Family and Family Relationships” Target audience: 2nd-year students majoring in Physical Culture. Duration: 90 minutes. Level: B1–B2. Learning Objectives By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: use vocabulary related to family members and relationships; describe their own family and talk about family traditions; express opinions about family roles and responsibilities; understand a short authentic text about family life and answer comprehension questions; practice speaking in pairs and small groups on family-related topics. Materials Needed handout with family vocabulary and diagrams (family trees); short text (150–200 words) about a typical family in a country where English is spoken; blank family tree template for students to fill in; projector/screen for a short video clip (optional) about family traditions. Lesson Plan Stage 1. Warm-up (10 minutes) Activity: Quick pair discussion. Ask students to answer in English: Who lives in your household? What is one family tradition you really like? Why? useful phrases: “In my family, we usually…” “One tradition I really like is…” “My family is quite close/big/small.” Stage 2. Vocabulary Introduction (15 minutes) Present key vocabulary with simple definitions and examples: Term Meaning Example sentence immediate family parents, children, siblings My immediate family includes my mom, dad, and two sisters. extended family grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins My extended family is large; we often have big gatherings. sibling brother or sister I have one sibling – a younger brother. in-laws relatives by marriage (mother-in-law, father-in-law, etc.) I get along well with my in-laws. cousin child of your aunt or uncle My cousin and I grew up together. nephew / niece brother’s/sister’s child My nephew is 5 years old; he loves football. stepmother / stepfather new spouse of a parent My stepmother is very kind to me. half-brother / half-sister shares one parent I have a half-brother from my father’s first marriage. Stage 3. Reading Comprehension (15 minutes) Read a short text about a family (e.g., a British or American family describing daily life, traditions, and roles). Текст 1: British Family Life. The Smiths are a typical nuclear family living in a suburb of London. There are four of them: Mr. and Mrs. Smith, their daughter Emily, and son Tom. They live in a semi-detached house with a small garden. Every Sunday, the family gathers for a traditional roast dinner — usually chicken or beef with potatoes and vegetables. This has been their routine for years, and it’s something they all look forward to. On weekends, the father often takes the children to the park or to visit his parents. The mother stays at home and manages the household. Emily and Tom help with light chores like setting the table or walking the dog. The family values close bonds, and they make sure to talk about each other’s week over the dinner table. They consider this time together essential for staying connected. Текст 2: American Family Traditions. The Johnsons live in a small town in Ohio. The family consists of a mother, a father, and two teenage children, Lisa and Mike. They have a strong tradition of spending Thanksgiving together at their family cabin in the woods. Preparations start weeks in advance: the mother bakes pies, the father prepares the grill, and the kids help chop wood and set up the outdoor seating. This annual trip is not just about food; it’s about reconnecting with relatives and creating lasting memories. During the week, the parents are busy with work, but they make a point of having a quick chat with the children every night before bed. The family is described as supportive: when one member faces a challenge, the others are there to help. Тrue/False The Smiths live in a flat in central London. The Johnsons have a tradition of annual family trips to the beach. Emily and Tom help with household chores. The Johnsons spend Thanksgiving at their city apartment. Answer in 1–2 sentences What does the father from the Smith family do on weekends? Why is the Sunday roast important to the Smiths? What do the Johnsons prepare weeks in advance for their Thanksgiving tradition? Why is the family described as supportive? Find in the text 3 adjectives describing family relationships: . 2 activities they do together: Follow-up (pair work) : «Compare the Smiths’ Sunday tradition with a tradition in your family. What’s similar? What’s different?» «The Johnsons spend a whole day at their cabin. Do you have a similar long-standing family outing?» Stage 4. Speaking Practice – Family Tree Activity (20 minutes) Each student receives a blank family tree template. Task: Fill in the template with names and relationships (or use fictional names if preferred). Write 3–4 short sentences describing their family, e.g.: “My grandmother lives with us; she cooks traditional dishes.” “My older brother studies medicine; we train together sometimes.” In pairs, students describe each other’s family trees using the target vocabulary. Language support phrases: “This is my… He/She is…” “They live in… and work as…” “We spend time together by…”