A2 Key:Family and Friends
Describing people · possessives · have got · Speaking Part 1 & 2.
A2 Key parts in this lesson
Why this lesson now? Builds on Speaking 4 from M02; introduces Reading 3 and Writing 2 article.
Your level · You are here
Get ready · 01
5 minGet talking
Show a photo (real or imagined) and say two words to describe one family member.
In pairs: 'Have you got any brothers or sisters?' Answer with a number.
Think of your best friend. Note down one thing about their appearance and one about their personality.
Grammar for the Exam · 02
8–10 minPossessives and 'have got'
my/your/his/her/its/our/their + noun. I've got / she's got + noun. Question: Have you got…?
- 1Possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) go before a noun to show who owns something or who someone is related to: This is my sister.
- 2We often use have got to talk about family, appearance and possessions: I've got two brothers.
- 3She's got long hair.
- 4Questions and short answers use have: Have you got a pet? — Yes, I have.
- 5The negative is haven't got: He hasn't got a car.
My mother's name is Ana. Her job is a teacher.
I've got one brother and one sister.
Has your brother got a dog? — Yes, he has.
We haven't got much time before the train.
Question 1.This is ____ brother, Paul.
Question 2.____ she got any children?
Question 3.They ____ got a new flat in the city centre.
Question 4.____ dog is very friendly.
Question 5.He ____ got a car — he takes the bus.
Question 6.That's ____ house, next to the park.
Build the sentence → spot the natural chunks → say it aloud → reply like a real conversation.
1.Describe a sibling
2.Ask about pets
3.Describe appearance
Quick check 1.Which sentence is correct?
Exam Vocabulary · 03
5–7 minWords & phrases to own
brother-in-law / sister-in-law
your husband's or wife's brother/sister
Say if you have a brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
What to do
Match each question about family and friends to the best answer.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
Activation · Personalise · Recycle
Use today's family and friends vocabulary in full sentences.
Ask your partner
- Who do you get on well with in your family?
- Who do you look like in your family?
- Is anyone in your family very talkative?
"My hair is... and my mother's/father's hair is..."curly/straight
Do you think it's important to get on well with your brothers/sisters-in-law? Why?
Give your answer + one reason.
Write 30 words describing one person in your family.
Pronunciation for Speaking · 04
3–4 minWeak form of 've/'s in 'have got'
ve and 's' are said quickly and quietly — the stress falls on got or the next word.
- • I've got two sisters.
- • She's got a new job.
- • We've got a big family.
- • Have you got any pets?
Reading Skills · 05
8–10 minAn email about my family
Read along — listen to the text
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Hi Sofia,
Thanks for your message! Yes, I've got a big family. I've got two brothers and one sister. My older brother, Marco, is 30 and he's got a wife and a little daughter. My sister, Elena, is 26 — she's very talkative and always makes me laugh.
My parents live near us. My mum's got short grey hair and she's very kind. My dad is tall with a big beard! We all get on very well and we usually meet for dinner on Sundays.
What about your family? Have you got any brothers or sisters?
Best wishes,
Hannah
Question 1.How many brothers has Hannah got?
Question 2.What is Elena like?
Question 3.When does the family usually meet?
What to do
- 1.A2 Key Reading Part 1 — Read the notice.
- 2.Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
You're invited!
YOU'RE INVITED! Mum's 60th birthday party Saturday, 7pm, at our house. Please bring a photo of you and Mum together!
1.What should guests bring?
2.Why did Jack send this message?
Family Day
FAMILY DAY All parents, children and grandparents welcome. Free activities from 10am to 3pm.
3.Who can go to this event?
Listening Skills · 06
8–10 minTwo friends talk about their families
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Show transcript
Rosa:Have you got a big family, Dan?
Dan:Not really — I've got one sister, Katie. She's older than me.
Rosa:What's she like?
Dan:She's really friendly and she's got a great sense of humour. She's got long red hair, actually.
Rosa:Do you get on well with her?
Dan:Yes, very well. We speak on the phone every week. What about you?
Rosa:I've got two brothers, both younger than me. They're quite quiet, but they're very kind.
Question 1.How many siblings has Dan got?
Question 2.What colour is Katie's hair?
Question 3.How often do Dan and Katie speak?
Question 4.What are Rosa's brothers like?
What to do
- 1.A2 Key Listening Part 2 — Complete the notes.
- 2.Write ONE word or a number in each gap.
Part 3 audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
New member — family details form
Registration form- Name of sibling:
- Relationship:
- Hair colour:
- They speak on the phone:
- Number of brothers (Rosa):
Exam Strategy · 07
5 minA2 Key Speaking Part 1 — talking about family
Use have got + one adjective to describe a family member in a full sentence.
Task
Answer questions about your family and friends, using have got and adjectives to add detail.
Example
Examiner: Tell me about your family. Candidate: I've got two brothers. My older brother is tall and quiet, and my younger brother is very talkative.
Writing Task · 08
5 minPut it in writing
Q1.'I ___ got two sisters.' Type ONE word.
Q2.'____ she got a dog?' Type ONE word.
Q3.'That's ___ house, not mine.' Type ONE word.
A2 Key Writing Part 6 — write a short message. See the full task below.
Your writing draft
0 words SavedShow model answer & examiner comment
See WRITING_PART1 for a full worked example.
Examiner comment
| 5 | All content points covered; consistent style; range of structures; minor errors only. |
| 3 | Content mostly covered; mostly suitable style; some range; errors don't stop the reader understanding. |
| 1 | Limited content; intrusive errors; very basic structures; under-length. |
What to do
- 1.A2 Key Writing Part 6 — Read the notes.
- 2.Write a short message to a new friend about your family (25 words or more).
Hi! Tell me about your family. Send me a short message.
Your reply must cover:
- number of siblings
- a description of one family member
- who you get on well with
Show model answer
Hi! I've got one brother and one sister. My sister is called Mia — she's tall with curly hair and she's really funny. I get on very well with my brother too. We often meet for lunch at weekends.
Speaking Task · 09
10–15 minMake it a real conversation
Groups of 3. Take turns asking and answering about family and friends: number of siblings, appearance, personality. Use 'have got' and at least two adjectives each.
What to do
- 1.A2 Key Speaking Part 1 — interview (2–3 minutes).
- 2.Work in pairs; take turns being the examiner.
Phase 1 — short factual questions
1.Examiner: "Have you got any brothers or sisters?"
Tip: Give a number, then add a detail.
2.Examiner: "What's your best friend like?"
Tip: Use one appearance word and one personality word.
3.Examiner: "Do you get on well with your family?"
Tip: Answer + one reason.
4.Examiner: "Who do you look like in your family?"
Tip: Name a person + one feature.
Phase 2 — extended question (aim for 3–5 sentences)
Examiner: "Tell me about your best friend."
Tip: 3–4 short sentences: name, appearance, personality, why you're friends.
Show model extended answer
My best friend is called Nadia. She's got long dark hair and she's quite tall. She's very friendly and talkative, and she always makes me laugh. We get on really well because we like the same things.
What to do
A2 Key Speaking Part 2 — describe your photograph for about 1 minute.
A group of friends having dinner at home
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • Who can you see in the photo?
- • What are they doing?
- • What do they look like?
- • How do they feel?
- • Do you often meet friends like this?
Useful phrases
- • In the photo I can see…
- • They've got…
- • They look…
- • I think they're…
Show model 1-minute description
In the photo I can see four friends at a table. They've got food and drinks in front of them. One woman has got long hair and she's laughing. I think they're happy — they look very relaxed together.
Optional · Teacher-led
Teacher Activities
Use if the family and friends practice finishes early. ~15 min total
Homework · 10
Take-homeTake it home
Self-study — everything you need is included below. All four skills are covered so you keep the spiral going between lessons; pick the order that suits you.
Record yourself describing three family members using 'have got' and at least one adjective each.
Your response
0 words SavedWrite a 25-word message describing your best friend's appearance and personality.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Content points
Learn 8 new words from today's Vocab list and write one full sentence with 'have got' or a possessive for each.
Your response
0 words SavedRecap · 11
2–3 minWhat you've learned
- Possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) go before a noun.
- 'have got' describes family, possessions and appearance: I've got / She's got.
- Questions and negatives: Have you got…? / He hasn't got…
- A2 Key Writing Part 6 = short message, 25+ words, cover every content point.
- A2 Key Speaking Part 1 = personal questions; Part 2 = describe a photo with people.
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