Role-Playing Lab

Getting to Know Each Other's Families

You're having coffee with someone you've recently become friends with. You've hung out a few times but haven't really talked about your families yet. Share about your family and ask about theirs.

Role A: Amigo/a 1

You come from a bigger family and love talking about them

Role B: Amigo/a 2

You have a smaller family but you're close with them

Turn 1 of 11

Your Turn: Amigo/a 1

You come from a bigger family and love talking about them

Ask if they have children

(Natural way to start talking about family)

Phrases you can use:

OyeHey¿Tienes hijos?Do you have kids?

Practice Tips

*"¿A qué se dedica?" is more natural than "¿Cuál es su trabajo?" when asking what someone does for a living.
*"Tengo dos hijos" is the most natural way to say you have two kids in everyday conversation.
*"La jefa" and "el jefe" (the boss) for mom and dad are super common in Mexico and used affectionately.
*"Mi hijo" / "mi hija" and "mis hijos" are the key building blocks for child-focused family conversations.
*"¿Son muy unidos?" is how you ask if a family is close — it's a natural way to go deeper in the conversation.
*Try the lab twice: once with the hints, then again talking about YOUR actual family.