What are the qualities of good friends?

 
Make a list of some characteristics.
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..
Your teacher is going to read an article called
8 qualities of the perfect friend.
 Listen and check. Did you mention the same
qualities?
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..
 
8 qualities of the perfect friend
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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..
 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..
 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..
 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..
 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..
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 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..
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 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..
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 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..
 Friendship - Google Jamboard
 word stress - Google Jamboard
 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?