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Friendship Conversation Questions (B1–C1)

Best friends, loyalty, falling out and staying close.

Age
Ages 13+
Level
B1–C1
Skill
Speaking
Format
Teacher guide
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Warm-up

In pairs, write down three qualities of a good friend. Compare lists, agree on the top three together and share them with another pair.

Pick a question

B1 · 1 of 12

How did you meet one of your closest friends?

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All 12 questions

B1

  1. How did you meet one of your closest friends?
  2. What do you usually do when you spend time with your friends?
  3. What makes someone a good friend, in your opinion?
  4. Do you prefer having a few close friends or lots of friends? Why?

B2

  1. Is it possible to stay close to a friend who lives far away? How?
  2. Why do some friendships come to an end, and is that always a bad thing?
  3. Should friends always tell each other the truth, even when it hurts?
  4. How are friendships that start online different from ones that start face to face?

C1

  1. Can people who disagree about important things still be close friends?
  2. How do friendships tend to change as people get older, and why?
  3. Is loyalty to a friend ever more important than doing what's right?
  4. They say we choose our friends but not our family. How much does that shape the way we treat each of them?

Wrap-up

In groups, write a short 'friendship guide' for someone starting at a new school or job: five tips for making and keeping friends. Read it to the class.

Printable question cards

Twelve cut-out cards with the level on each, plus the phrases and vocabulary.