Talking About Family in French for Beginners
Family words are perfect “first sentences” territory—kids already love talking about maman and papa. Pair crafts, role‑play, and Dinolingo’s data‑rich feedback to make every new word stick.
1. Core Family Vocabulary
| French | English | Motion Cue |
|---|---|---|
| la mère | mother | Hand over heart |
| le père | father | Strong‑arm pose |
| le frère | brother | Fist‑bump gesture |
| la sœur | sister | Pinky‑promise link |
| le bébé | baby | Rock arms |
| la grand‑mère | grandmother | Hand on imaginary cane |
| le grand‑père | grandfather | Stroke invisible beard |
| l’oncle | uncle | Tip pretend hat |
| la tante | aunt | Wave fan |
Act out each cue while saying the word three times to blend muscle memory with sound.
2. Build a Simple Family Tree Craft
Cut a paper tree: write ma mère on one leaf, mon père on another, and so on. Every time a new leaf is added, repeat the full list aloud—instant spaced repetition.
3. Easy Sentence Frames
• Voici ma famille. – This is my family.
• J’ai deux sœurs. – I have two sisters.
• Mon père s’appelle Ali. – My dad’s name is Ali.
• Ma grand‑mère aime le thé. – My grandma likes tea.
Swap relatives in and out of each frame to create dozens of sentences.
4. Dinolingo Features That Boost Progress
Start a five‑minute lesson on the Dinolingo French course to see animated family members greet each other.
Why kids love it:
• Native‑speaker audio with clickable picture bubbles.
• Micro‑quizzes after each word set keep attention high.
• Printable family‑tree posters in the offline kit double as bedroom décor.
Parents track success through the Dinolingo live pronunciation scores, streak days, and surprise badges awarded when a child masters 90 % accuracy on the family unit.
5. Daily 10‑Minute Practice Plan
- Sing a quick “Bonjour, famille !” greeting song (2 min).
- Add one leaf to the family tree & repeat full list (4 min).
- Role‑play introductions with toys: Voici mon frère ! (3 min).
- Log badge progress on the fridge chart (1 min).
Short, upbeat practice beats marathon memorisation every time.
Final Thoughts
Family terms feel personal, making them easy anchors for beginner sentences. Combine crafts, mini‑dialogues, and Dinolingo’s smart feedback, and soon your child will proudly say, Voici ma famille with perfect French flair.
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