English sentences about home and family: 100 examples

13. There are five people in my family.Note: "We are five members in my family" sounds unnatural.
14. There are four of us: my parents, my sister and me.
15. I live with my parents and my grandmother.
16. I'm the youngest in my family.
17. I have an elder brother and a younger sister.Note: Use elder only before family words. Otherwise use older: "He is older than me."
18. My father is an engineer, and my mother is a teacher.
19. My mother runs a small business from home.
20. My sister is married and lives in Pune.
21. My grandparents live with us.
22. I'm an only child.
23. My cousin is like a brother to me.Note: Cousin covers boys and girls: not "my cousin brother".
24. We live in a joint family, so the house is always busy.
25. My uncle and aunt live in the flat next door.
26. I take after my father. We're both quiet.Note: Take after means to look or behave like an older relative.

27. I'm very close to my mother.
28. I get on well with my brother and sister.Note: Get on with is British; get along with is American. Both mean to have a good relationship.
29. We argue sometimes, but we never stay angry for long.
30. My dad and I talk about cricket all the time.
31. My grandmother tells the best stories.
32. I look up to my elder sister.
33. My parents have always supported my decisions.
34. We have dinner together every night.
35. I miss my family when I'm away.
36. I call my parents every Sunday.

37. Could you turn off the fan, please?
38. Can you switch on the light? It's getting dark.Note: Switch on or turn on: not "Please on the light".
39. Where did you put the remote?
40. The tap in the bathroom is leaking.
41. Who left the door open?
42. Please close the window. It's cold.
43. Have you seen my keys anywhere?
44. Dinner's ready. Come and eat.
45. Take your shoes off before you come in.
46. Can you lay the table?Note: Lay the table is British; set the table is American.
47. I'll clear the table.
48. The Wi-Fi isn't working again.
49. Is there any milk left?
50. Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.

51. Whose turn is it to do the dishes?
52. I'll do the vacuuming if you do the laundry.
53. Can you hang the clothes out to dry?
54. We need to clean the kitchen this weekend.
55. Please put your things away.
56. The bathroom needs cleaning.Note: Needs cleaning means the same as needs to be cleaned.
57. I'll take the rubbish out.
58. Let's fold the laundry together.
59. Could you help me move this sofa?
60. Everyone in our house helps with the housework.Note: Housework is uncountable: not "houseworks".

61. We're having a family get-together on Sunday.
62. My cousins are coming to stay for the holidays.
63. It's my parents' wedding anniversary today.
64. Our whole family gets together for festivals.
65. We're throwing a surprise party for my brother.
66. My aunt is visiting us next week.
67. We went to my cousin's wedding last month.
68. Happy birthday, Mum!
69. We always have a big lunch on holidays.
70. My grandfather turns eighty this year.
71. We take a family photo every year.
72. Let's invite the neighbours too.

73. Please come in and make yourself at home.
74. Would you like some tea or coffee?
75. Please have a seat.
76. Thank you for coming.
77. Can I get you anything to drink?
78. Stay for dinner. We'd love to have you.
79. Let me show you around.
80. Sorry about the mess.
81. Do drop in whenever you're nearby.
82. It was lovely to see you. Come again soon.

83. I live in a flat in the city centre.
84. What I like most about my home is the view.
85. The only problem is that it's a bit noisy.
86. If I could change one thing, I'd have a bigger kitchen.
87. I'd love to live near the sea one day.
88. My home is where I feel most relaxed.
89. I prefer living in a house to living in a flat.Note: Prefer one thing to another: not "prefer than".
90. I've always lived in the same town.
91. My parents want me to stay close to home.
92. I'm planning to rent my own place once I start working.

93. I have a car, but I don't use it much.Note: Have for owning something isn't used in the continuous: not "I am having a car".
94. We don't have a dishwasher.
95. Do you have a spare charger?Note: "Have you got a spare charger?" is also common in British English.
96. My brother has got a new bike.
97. This sofa belongs to my grandmother.Note: Belong isn't used in the continuous: not "is belonging to".
98. Our house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
99. We own our flat, so we don't pay rent.
100. Home is wherever my family is.

• Wrong: We are five members in my family.

  Right: There are five of us in my family.

  Use there are, or "We're a family of five".

• Wrong: I am having two sisters.

  Right: I have two sisters.

  Have meaning own or possess isn't used in the continuous.

• Wrong: He is my cousin brother.

  Right: He is my cousin.

  Cousin already covers boys and girls.

• Wrong: I am living here since 2015.

  Right: I have lived here since 2015.

  With since and for, use the present perfect.

Describe your home and the people you live with in about one minute.

• Say what kind of home it is and where it is.
• Name the people you live with and one thing about each.
• End with what you like most about living there.

Preparing for IELTS? Try these Part 1 style questions

IELTS Speaking Part 1 lasts 4 to 5 minutes, and the examiner asks general questions about familiar topics such as home, family, work, studies and interests (ielts.org). Answer each question below in two or three sentences, using phrases from this page.

1. Do you live in a house or a flat?
2. Which room do you spend the most time in?
3. Who are you closest to in your family?
4. Would you like to move somewhere else in the future?

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