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Friends
Lesson
3
Level 4
IELTS Speaking Test Preperation
Lesson Target
In this lesson, you'll talk about your friendships and what makes a good friend. You’ll practice using natural expressions to describe relationships and shared experiences.
Warm-Up
Discuss the warm-up words with your tutor.
friendship
loyal
trust
Vocabulary
Practice saying these words with your tutor. If you don’t know one, ask your tutor to explain it.
Word
Definition
Definition
high school
noun
take short trips
phrasal verb
support
noun, verb
kind
adjective
relax
verb
honest
adjective
funny
adjective
advice
noun
connected
adjective
busy
adjective
trust
noun, verb
Use these words in sentences with your tutor to check that you fully understand their meaning and how to use them correctly.
Useful Phrases
One of my closest friends is...
We usually spend time...
I really value friends who...
A true friend is someone who...
We’ve been friends since...
Response Structure
Begin with a clear answer or opinion. Then support it with details or examples using who, what, when, where, why, or how.
1
Give your main idea directly and briefly.
One reason friends are important is...
2
Add details or examples to explain your main idea.
Good friends help me when...
3
If you have a second idea, repeat steps 1 and 2.
With my friends, I often...
Practice 1
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Then, work together to analyze the student's responses. Try to understand the speaker’s purpose and find useful words or phrases you can use in your own answers. Finally, practice responding to the same questions with your tutor.
Examiner
Who is your best friend?
Eva
My best friend is a girl named Yuki. We met in high school, and we have been close for many years. She is kind, funny, and always listens to me when I have problems. We still meet often even though we are both busy with work.
Examine the Response
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Why is this a good response?
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What's the main idea?
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Key details: Find the who, what, where, when, why, or how in the response.
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Which words or phrases can you use from these responses?
Examiner
What do you usually do with your friends?
Eva
With my friends, I usually go to cafés or shopping malls. We like to have coffee, talk, and sometimes watch movies together. On weekends, we might go hiking or take short trips. Spending time with them helps me relax, and I like being with people who really care about me.
Examiner
What qualities make someone a good friend?
Eva
A good friend is kind, honest, and always supports you. They listen when you have problems and give good advice. A good friend also spends time with you and makes you feel comfortable. It’s easy to trust and talk to them.
Practice 2
Read the dialogue with your tutor. Each sentence is missing either the main idea or a key detail. Use the dialogue to fill in the missing parts and complete the sentences.
Examiner
How do you usually make new friends?
Eva
I usually make new friends at work.
____________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Examiner
How often do you meet your friends?
Eva
____________________________________. (fill in the main idea)
On weekends, we sometimes go out for coffee or shopping. If we are busy, we still message each other or have video calls. Even short talks help us stay connected.
Examiner
Why are friends important in difficult times?
Eva
Friends are important in difficult times because they give support.
____________________________________. (fill in the supporting details)
Practice 3
Answer each question clearly and completely. Start with the main idea, then support it with key details or examples.
Examiner
Is it better to have many friends or a few close ones?
How do friendships change as we get older?
Can online friendships be as meaningful as real-life ones?
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