Family vocabulary Here are some useful words and phrases to discuss your family in IELTS speaking.

Types of family

These words are useful for describing things that you may have in common with other

members of your family.

Resemble is mostly used to describe physical similarities (look like), while take

after can also be used to describe other personal characteristics (you both like reading).

If you quarrel or squabble with someone, it is normally a fairly minor

disagreement. Sibling rivalry is when brothers and sisters compete with each other.

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