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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
Direction: Listen and repeat after your tutor.
Loyal
UK: /ˈlɔɪəl/ | US: /ˈlɔɪəl/
Meaning:
Always giving support to someone or something, even in difficult times.
- A loyal friend stands by you no matter what happens.
Trustworthy
UK: /ˈtrʌstwɜːði/ | US: /ˈtrʌstwɝːði/
Meaning:
Giving help or encouragement to someone.
- Good friends are always supportive, especially during hard times.
Sense of Humor
UK: /sens əv ˈhjuːmə(r)/ | US: /sens əv ˈhjuːmɚ/
Meaning:
The ability to understand and enjoy jokes or funny things.
- I love being around people with a good sense of humor.
Supportive
UK: /səˈpɔːtɪv/ | US: /səˈpɔːrtɪv/
Meaning:
Giving help or encouragement to someone.
- Good friends are always supportive, especially during hard times.
Exercise 2
Role Play
Direction:
1. Your tutor would play the dailogue. Listen carefully.
2. After listening, Read the conversation aloud.
3. Role-play the conversation with your tutor.
Situation: Jason and Mike talk about the qualities they value in a good friend.
Jason
Mike, what do you think makes someone a good friend?
Mike
For me, loyalty is key. A loyal friend is always there for you. How about you?
Jason
I think trustworthiness is super important. You have to feel safe sharing things.
Mike
Totally. I hate feeling like I can’t be open with someone close.
Jason
I also really value friends who are supportive when life gets tough.
Mike
And a good sense of humor makes everything better, right?
Jason
Absolutely! Life’s just more fun when you can laugh together.
Mike
So, what other qualities do you think make a friendship last?
QUESTION
1. What quality does Mike think is most important in a friend?
2. Why does Jason value trust in a friendship?
3. What do both Jason and Mike agree is a fun quality in a friend?
Exercise 3
Let's Practice
Direction: Complete the exercise.
Play sound when student answers correctly.
Play sound when the answer is incorrect.
Example
A ______ friend stands by you no matter what happens.
A) Loyal
B) Shy
Answer: A) Loyal
1. I can tell her anything because she’s very ______.
A) Funny
B) Trustworthy
2. Good friends are always ______, especially during hard times.
A) Supportive
B) Competitive
3. Life’s better when you can laugh together and share a good ______.
A) Argument
B) Sense of humor
4. Jason and Mike both believe a good friend should be ______ and kind.
A) Loyal
B) Rich
Verb Tenses (Past, Present, Future)
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1. I __________ (meet) my best friend five years ago.
2. We often __________ (talk) on the phone late at night.
3. He __________ (help) me with my homework tomorrow.
4. They __________ (not see) each other since high school.
5. She __________ (plan) a surprise party for me last year.
Exercise 4
Your Turn To Ask
Ask your tutor these questions
1. What qualities do you value most in a friend?
2. Have you ever had a very loyal friend? What happened?
3. Why is trust important in friendship?
4. Do you think humor makes a friendship stronger? Why or why not?
5. How do you show support to your friends?
Exercise 5
Your Turn to Answer
Talk about yourself using the expressions you have learned in this lesson.
1. What makes someone trustworthy in your eyes?
2. Can you describe a time when a friend supported you during a hard moment?
3. How do you know if someone is a true friend?
4. What does being loyal mean to you in a friendship?
5. Do you prefer funny friends or serious ones? Why?
6. How do you handle arguments or disagreements with close friends?
7. Is it easy for you to trust people? Why or why not?
8. Do you think you’re a good friend? Why?
9. What can damage a friendship?
10. How do you stay in touch with friends who live far away?
11. Do you believe quality is more important than quantity when it comes to friends?
12. What role does honesty play in friendship?
13. How do you make new friends as an adult?
14. What advice would you give to someone who wants to be a better friend?
15. Have your friendships changed over time? How?