10 | Family Visits

Today you will learn 5 new English words related to "Family Visits"

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SEWT Team
August 28, 2025

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Talking about “family visits” is an important topic for you, an ESL learner, because it helps you build and maintain strong relationships—even across long distances. Whether you're inviting family to stay, planning travel, or just chatting about your last visit, knowing how to express these experiences in English makes communication warmer and more meaningful. Today’s vocabulary will help you talk about family time clearly and confidently, whether you’re hosting or visiting. Let’s jump right in!

5 TERMS

  1. Host ( Verb /Noun): To welcome and take care of guests; a person who receives visitors.

  2. Accommodation (Noun): A place where someone can stay, such as a home, hotel, or guest room.

  3. Arrival (Noun): The act of coming to a place, especially from a journey.

  4. Departure (Noun): The act of leaving a place to go somewhere else.

  5. Reunion (Noun): A meeting of people who haven’t seen each other for a long time, especially family or friends.

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. Host

    • We will host my parents for the weekend.

    • She’s a wonderful host who always makes everyone feel at home.

    • They plan to host the family reunion at their house.

  2. Accommodation

    • We arranged accommodation for my aunt at a nearby hotel.

    • Our home is small, but we always find space for accommodation.

    • Good accommodation makes guests feel welcome and comfortable.

  3. Arrival 

    • Their arrival is scheduled for Friday morning.

    • We cleaned the house before the arrival of our guests.

    • Please call us when you’ve made your arrival.

  4. Departure

    • Their departure was emotional after a long stay.

    • We packed their suitcases early for an early departure.

    • The children cried at their grandparents’ departure.

  5. Reunion

    • We’re planning a family reunion next summer.

    • The reunion was full of laughter and old stories.

    • She flew home for a long-awaited reunion with her parents.

EXAMPLE PARAGRAPH

When planning a family visit, it's helpful to organize accommodation ahead of time and prepare for both arrival and departure details. If you decide to host the visit at your home, make sure your guests feel welcome and comfortable. Whether it’s a short stay or a big reunion, time with family is always something to cherish.