Friends

Two Women Playing with Books 

The essence of friendship is in both person's ability to trust and value each other's personalities. This conversation about friends aims to talk about how friendship has been developed and maintained through time.

VOCABULARY

friendship:     a relationship between friends; the emotions or conduct of friends:

                        Example: Our friendship began when we were in high school.

best friend:    a person's closest or dearest friend

                        Example: My best friends are _______ and ________.

close friend:  a friend whom you can talk about everything with, who makes you feel comfortable without the fear of judgment.

                       Example: _________ is my close friend.

old friend:    a person who has been one's friend for a long time

                      Example: I met an old friend at the mall yesterday.   

quality:        a thing that is part of a person’s character, especially something good

                     Example: I think, the qualities that are important in a friend are humor and kindness.

EXPRESSIONS

make friends: to become a friend

     Example: It’s easy for me to make friends with others.

hang out: to spend a lot of time in a place

     Example: We (gather) hang out in someone's house to talk and eat.

a friend in need is a friend indeed: a friend who gives you help when you need it is a true friend

     Example: She’s always there when I need her help. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

maintain a friendship: keep a friendship

     Example: I always try to maintain our friendship, although I don’t see him frequently.

get on well (with someone): to have a good relationship

     Example: I get on well with my neighbors, and we are good friends.

keep in touch/ stay in touch: to maintain communications with someone

     Example: I still keep in touch with my high school friends.

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

How do you make new friends? Do you make friends easily?

What do you usually do with your friends?

What qualities do you think are important in a friend?

Do you tell your best friend everything?

How do you maintain a good friendship?

Do you trust all of your friends? Why?

Can you describe one of your close friends?

Can you talk about the longest friendship that you have had?

Have you made any friends over the Internet? Have you ever met them in person? 

How many people do you consider your "best friends?"