A1 · BeginnerSpanish Vocabulary

Family & People

The short answer

A new friend asks you to describe your family, so you name each member and say a little about them.

What you'll practise

10 practice scenes · CEFR A1 · Beginner

1Talking About Your Family
2Describing a Family Member
3Ages and Birthdays
4Jobs in the Family
5Talking About Your Friends
6Meeting the Family
7Describing a Brother or Sister
8Explaining a Family Photo
9Talking About Being an Only Child
10Talking About Grandparents

Example scenarios

Talking About Your Family

A new friend asks you to describe your family, so you name each member and say a little about them.

Describing a Family Member

You show a photo to a classmate and describe what your brother or sister looks like.

Ages and Birthdays

During a birthday celebration, family members share their ages and talk about upcoming birthdays.

Jobs in the Family

You tell a pen pal what each person in your family does for work.

Common questions

What vocabulary does the "Family & People" unit teach?

The Family & People unit teaches vocabulary used in situations such as talking about your family, describing a family member, ages and birthdays across 10 practice scenes.

What CEFR level is "Family & People"?

The Family & People topic is taught at CEFR A1 level. CEFR levels run from A1 (complete beginner) through C2 (mastery). A1 represents absolute beginner Spanish.

What real situations does "Family & People" prepare you for?

The first practice scene is: "A new friend asks you to describe your family, so you name each member and say a little about them." All scenes are designed to mirror authentic Spanish-speaking situations you are likely to encounter.

How does Rumbo teach "Family & People" vocabulary?

Rumbo teaches Family & People vocabulary through AI-generated conversational scenes. Every word appears in context — paired with a native-style dialogue matched to your Spanish variant and goal — rather than through isolated flashcard drilling.

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