Lesson 5: Family and Friends (2024)

Personal Study

Prepare for your conversation group by completing activitiesA throughE.

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Study the Principle of Learning: Learn by Study and by Faith

In EnglishConnect, we rely on God to learn by study and by faith.

In 1832, Joseph Smith and some of the early leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were directed to start a school. God wanted them to learn, grow, and be prepared to lead others. This group of members did not have degrees from universities, or even much schooling. They didn’t have a lot of money or resources. In the scriptures, God taught them a pattern for learning:

“And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek ye out of the best books words of wisdom; seek learning, even by study and also by faith” (Doctrine and Covenants 88:118)

God teaches that we need to learn by study, and we also need to learn by faith. We give our best effort, and we ask God to send His Spirit to open our minds and hearts to learn. The Spirit gives us more understanding than is possible on our own. Having a great teacher or a great textbook can help, but God can teach us even if we don’t have those things. As we learn by study and by faith, God can help us learn more than we thought was possible.

Ponder

What can you do to seek learning “by study and by faith”?
Think about your experience in EnglishConnect. How is God helping you learn?

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Memorize Vocabulary

Learn the meaning and pronunciation of each word before your conversation group. Try creating flashcards to help you memorize new words. You can use paper or an app.

different

Nouns

See the appendix for family nouns.

Adjectives 1

shorter
taller

older
younger

louder

Adjectives 2

athletic
beautiful
energetic
generous
intelligent
outgoing
patient
quiet
thoughtful

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Practice Pattern1

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. You can replace the underlined words with words in the “Memorize Vocabulary” section.

Q: How are you and your (noun) different?A: I am (adjective1).

Examples

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Practice Pattern2

Practice using the patterns until you can confidently ask and answer questions. Try saying the patterns aloud. Consider recording yourself. Pay attention to your pronunciation and fluency.

Q: How are your (noun) and (noun) different?A: My (noun) is more (adjective2).

Examples

Q: How are your sisters and brother different?A: My sisters are more thoughtful.

Q: How are your mother and father different?A: My father is less outgoing.

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Use the Patterns

Write four questions you can ask someone. Write an answer to each question. Read them aloud.

Additional Activities

Complete the lesson activities and assessments online at englishconnect.org/learner/resources or in the EnglishConnect2 Workbook.

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

Continue to practice English daily. Use your “Personal Study Tracker.” Review your study goal and evaluate your efforts.

Conversation Group

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Activity1: Practice the Patterns

(10–15 minutes)

Review the vocabulary list with a partner.

Practice pattern1 with a partner:

Practice asking questions.
Practice answering questions.
Practice a conversation using the patterns.

Repeat for pattern2.

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Activity2: Create Your Own Sentences

(10–15 minutes)

Part 1

Look at the pictures. Ask and answer questions to compare the people in each picture. Say as much as you can. Take turns.

Example: Luis and Carlos

A: How are Luis and Carlos different?
B: Luis is younger. Carlos is older. Luis is less athletic. Carlos is less patient.

Part 2

Ask and answer questions to compare yourselves to your family members. Say as much as you can. Take turns.

Example

A: How are you and your mother different?
B: I am younger. She is more generous. She is less energetic.

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Activity3: Create Your Own Conversations

(15–20 minutes)

Ask and answer questions to compare yourself to your partner. Use as many adjectives as you can. Take turns.

New Vocabulary

We are both tall.

Example

A: How old are you?
B: I’m twenty-nine years old. How old are you?
A: I’m thirty-nine years old. I am older. You are younger.
B: Are you athletic?
A: Yes, I am athletic. Are you athletic?
B: Yes, I am. We are both athletic!

Act in Faith to Practice English Daily

“Because of our sacred regard for each human intellect, we consider the obtaining of an education to be a religious responsibility. … Our Creator expects His children everywhere to educate themselves” (RussellM. Nelson, “Where is Wisdom?,” Ensign, Nov. 1992,6).