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 Let’s
Be
Friends
During this class you
Intermediate will:

• Explore ways to
make new friends.

• Discuss activities you

can do with friends.

• Talk about
characteristics of
good friends.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- Describe your best friend.

Warm-up
- Where can you meet new friends?
And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

" A true friend accepts who you are, but also

And you
helps you become who you should be."
-- Anonymous
can
- What does this quote mean to you?
quote
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me…
- How can a friend help you become a better
person?

- Has a friend ever helped you? Give an

example.

- What are some ways your best friend has

influenced your life in a positive way?
Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Which is better:

- Having a lot of friends or a few friends? Speak

- Going out to big parties or having small gatherings at
home?
your
- Having friends with the same interests or having a
diverse group of friends?
mind.
Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

You just moved to a new city and really want to

meet new people and make friends. You decide
to have a housewarming party. Tell us: Imagine
- Who would you invite?
- What kind of party would you have?
- What food/drinks would you serve?
that!
- What activities would you do at the party?

Do you think having a housewarming party is a good

way to make new friends? Why or why not?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Have you ever moved and had to make new friends?

Tell about it. Answer
2. Is it difficult for you to make new friends? Why or why
not? me this!
3. In your opinion, what makes a person a good friend?

4. What are some questions you can ask a new person

you meet?

5. Do you have friends in other cities or countries? Do

you stay in touch with them?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

Nowadays, it is very common for people to meet

other people on the internet and stay connected
over social media. A recent poll reported that
one-third of U.S. marriages start with online
dating. Various apps help people meet new
friends online.

- Is it a good idea to meet people on the internet? Why

or why not?
- Do you use social media to stay connected with
friends or meet new friends?
- What are some advantages and disadvantages of
social media?
- Do you know any couples who met online?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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