The document discusses 8 qualities of a perfect friend according to an article. The qualities are: 1) Being trustworthy, 2) Offering various types of support, 3) Not being judgmental, 4) Being emotionally present even from a distance, 5) Having a give-and-take balance in the relationship, 6) Knowing the person well and offering honest feedback, 7) Helping without expecting anything in return, and 8) Standing by the person during both good and difficult times. The document prompts reflection on which of these qualities are most important and which may be more difficult to remember.

1. What are the qualities of good friends?
Make a list of some characteristics.

2. Personally, I think..
One of the most important qualities is..
….is vital/essential
There’s nothing more important than..
What is absolutely important for me is..
A good friend never..
A good friend always..

3. Your teacher is going to read an article called
8 qualities of the perfect friend.
Listen and check. Did you mention the same
qualities?

4. Asking for clarification
What does… mean.?
I couldn’t catch the part after..
I heard a phrase that sounded
like…
I’m not familiar with..

5. 8 qualities of the perfect friend

6. 1
They’re trustworthy.
A good friend is someone who will keep the personal
information you shared with them private and not share it
with anyone or gossip about it.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

7. 2
 Good friends offer us various kinds of support, such
as emotional support when we’re feeling insecure and
information support when we need to know how to
handle problems.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

8. 3
Good friends are not judg(e)mental.
You’re comfortable around your good friends because you can
be yourself around them. You’re not afraid to reveal your
weaknesses.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

9. 4
A good friend doesn’t have to be physically close to be
emotionally present. Physical closeness is important, but
especially nowadays, there are ways of staying together even
when you are living in different countries.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

10. 5
 In any type of relationship, having a good balance
of give-and-take is important. One-sided
relationships don’t last. A good friend is not a
selfish receiver but a generous giver as well.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

11. 6
 Sometimes, you may feel like your good friends know
you better than you know yourself. They have
your best interest in mind and offer caring, honest
feedback, even when it might hurt.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

12. 7
A good friend is a person who will help do
something for you without expecting anything
in return.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

13. 8
 A good friend will stand by you during good times and
tough times. If you go through a painful event such
as a divorce, they’ll stand by you. They will also
celebrate your success and be proud of you.
What do you think?
Absolutely!
It’s not the most important quality.
It’s vital, because if….
Yes, totally.
I couldn’t agree more.
In my experience….
Not always.
It depends on..

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16. Personalise and reflect.
• Which words/phrases from today’s lesson would you like to use
when you talk about friendship? Choose 6-8 items.
• Which words/phrases are similar in your language and easy to
remember?
• Which words/phrases are more difficult? What will you do to
remember them?