Family and growing up B1
Talking about who you take after, who brought you up and the family you look up to.
Family resemblance and role models
take after — resemble a family memberA: Your brother is so good at drawing!
B: Yeah, he takes after our dad. Dad’s an artist too.
look up to — admire or respect someoneA: Who do you look up to the most?
B: Probably my grandfather. He’s taught me so much about life.
set an example — be a model for othersA: Why do you always help clean up after meetings?
B: I just want to set an example for the team.
Raising and caring for family
bring up B2 — raise a childA: Who brought you up after your parents moved abroad?
B: My grandmother did. She took care of me until I finished school.
look after — take care ofA: Who's going to look after the kids tonight?
B: Don't worry, my sister said she can babysit.
settle down B2 — start a stable lifeA: Do you think you’ll ever settle down?
B: Maybe in a few years, but I’m enjoying my freedom right now.
More everyday phrasesB1 · everyday
visit relatives — see family membersA: What are you doing this weekend?
B: I'm going to visit relatives in the countryside.
role model — person to look up toA: Who's your role model?
B: Probably my science teacher. She really cares about her students and never gives up.
Spitting image
Nan: Ooh, she really takes after your mum, doesn't she?
Hannah: Everyone says that! It was Mum who brought me up mostly.
Nan: She did a lovely job. You've always looked up to her.
Settling down
Joe: So you're thinking of settling down out here, then?
Aisha: Yeah, somewhere quiet to bring up the kids, near family.
Joe: Makes sense. Easier to look after the little ones with Nan close by.
Aisha: Exactly. And we'll get to see family loads more too.