2. Let's get into the mood!
Look at these memes. Do you find any of them relatable? How important is friendship in your life?
3. Rank these things these things in order of
importance starting from the most important
one.
-same dreams
-similar personality
-same nationality
-similar age
-same hobbies
-same education
-similar values
Why do people become friends?
click with smb/hit it off
make/win friends
strike up a friendship
keep in touch with/lose touch with smb
spoil a friendship
close/lifelong/real friends
a casual acquaintance
have a good relationship with smb
stick with friends of my age
share a common background
rely on smb
be there for smb
a shoulder to cry on
lend a sympathetic ear
a relationship of trust
4. At which stages of life is it easier to make friends? Why?
Which long-lost friend would you like to see again?
What is the most valuable thing you have to offer as a friend?
There is a proverb that says, "A friend in need is a friend indeed."
Do you agree?
Do you have different groups of friends who never meet one
another? Are you a different 'self' with each group?
What are the signs of a toxic friendship?
What makes a friend a best friend?
Discuss the questions
5. Look at this text.
Can you complete the gaps?
My best friend and I got to know each other when we were still very young. We lived in
neighbouring houses. We had a lot in common, so we soon hit it _____.
As we have grown older, we have moved apart. Because of this, we have to some degree
_____ touch, but anyone who has had a lifelong _____ would understand that she will always
be dear to my heart.
When we do find ourselves in the same city, we arrange a dinner date, so that we can enjoy
each other’s company. We share the same ideas, and we share a _____ background.
We enjoy reminiscing about our past adventures. When we struck _____ a friendship, as
children, we were inseparable. In those early days, we built up a relationship of t_____ that
time and distance cannot break.
6. discuss who the person is,
their character and appearance,
the circumstances of your meeting,
and what it is that you like about them.
Tell your partner about your best friend.
To answer this question in full,
Your partner has to ask 2 follow-up questions
Let's talk about your best friend!
