Exercise 9.1: Family Ties – Introducing Your Famiglia

Exercise 9.1: Family Ties – Introducing Your Famiglia 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🇮🇹 #

It’s time to put your family vocabulary to the test! Whether you’re introducing your nonna (grandma), trying to remember if zio means uncle or giraffe, or just making sure you don’t mix up your fratello (brother) with your cugino (cousin), this exercise will help you speak like a true member of the famiglia.

1. Fill in the Blanks – Meet My Family! #

Complete the sentences with the correct Italian family word.

  1. Geoff dice: Questo è mio ___, si chiama Carlo. (This is my ___, his name is Carlo.)
  2. Viktor: Questa è mia ___, fa la migliore pasta! (This is my ___, she makes the best pasta!)
  3. Geoff dice: Ho una ___ che vive a Padova. (I have a ___ who lives in Padua.)
  4. Viktor: Mio ___ è molto simpatico e ama il calcio. (My ___ is very nice and loves soccer.)
  5. Geoff dice: I miei ___ vivono in Australia. (My ___ live in Australia.)

2. Match the Family Member #

Match the Italian family word to its correct English meaning.

  1. Zio
  2. Nonna
  3. Cugino
  4. Sorella
  5. Genitori

A) Grandmother
B) Parents
C) Uncle
D) Sister
E) Cousin

3. Multiple Choice – Who’s Who? #

  1. Geoff says: Ti presento mia sorella. Who is he introducing?

    • A) His mother
    • B) His sister
    • C) His cousin

  2. Viktor introduces mio zio. Who is he talking about?

    • A) His uncle
    • B) His father
    • C) His grandfather

  3. Geoff says: I miei genitori vivono in Australia. Who lives in Australia?

    • A) His grandparents
    • B) His parents
    • C) His siblings

4. Situational Practice – Introduce Your Famiglia! #

Imagine you’re introducing your family at an Italian dinner party. Write a few sentences using the vocabulary you’ve learned.

Example:

  • Questa è mia madre, si chiama Anna. Questo è mio padre, si chiama Luca.
  • E questo è mio zio preferito, Viktor!

Now it’s your turn! Introduce at least three family members below:

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. Zio (Uncle)
  2. Nonna (Grandmother)
  3. Cugina (Cousin - female)
  4. Fratello (Brother)
  5. Genitori (Parents)

2. Match the Family Member #

  1. C) Uncle (Zio)
  2. A) Grandmother (Nonna)
  3. E) Cousin (Cugino)
  4. D) Sister (Sorella)
  5. B) Parents (Genitori)

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. B) His sister
  2. A) His uncle
  3. B) His parents

4. Creative Practice – Sample #

  • Questa è mia sorella, si chiama Sofia. Questo è mio padre, vive a Roma. E questa è mia nonna, che fa la pizza migliore!
    (This is my sister, her name is Sofia. This is my father, he lives in Rome. And this is my grandmother, who makes the best pizza!)

✨ Great job! You’re now ready to introduce your Italian famiglia like a pro. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll feel right at home in any family gathering. Buona fortuna! 🎉