Topic 44: Friendship and Social Life

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. Do you have many friends or just a few close ones?

2. What do you like to do with your friends?

3. How do you make new friends?

4. What qualities do you look for in a good friend?

5. Do you think it’s easy or difficult to make friends? Why?

6. How often do you spend time with your friends?

7. What is your best memory with a friend?

8. Do you prefer to have one best friend or many friends? Why?

9. Have you ever had an argument with a friend? What happened?

10. What do you do if a friend is feeling sad?

11. Do you prefer meeting friends in person or chatting online? Why?

12. What is the best way to keep a friendship strong?

13. Have you ever helped a friend in a difficult situation? How?

14. Do you think friends should always agree with each other? Why or why not?

15. Have you ever made a new friend while traveling?

16. What do you think is the most important thing in a friendship?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How do friendships change as people grow older?

18. What are the differences between childhood friendships and adult friendships?

19. How does social media affect friendships?

20. What are some common problems in friendships, and how can they be solved?

21. Do you think long-distance friendships can last? Why or why not?

22. How can you tell if someone is a true friend?

23. What is more important: honesty or loyalty in a friendship? Why?

24. How do cultural differences affect the way people make friends?

25. Should friends always be supportive, even when someone is wrong? Why or why not?

26. How do friendships affect mental and emotional health?

27. What are the best ways to make new friends as an adult?

28. Do you think friendships are more important than romantic relationships? Why or why not?

29. What role does trust play in a friendship?

30. Can people from very different backgrounds be close friends? Why or why not?

31. What do you think about friendships between men and women?

32. How can someone rebuild a broken friendship?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. How do different societies and cultures define friendship?

34. Should friendships always be based on shared interests? Why or why not?

35. How do power dynamics and social status affect friendships?

36. Can friendships be truly unconditional, or do they always require effort?

37. What is the role of emotional intelligence in maintaining strong friendships?

38. How has the digital age changed the meaning of social connections?

39. Should friends have boundaries, or should they always be open with each other? Why?

40. How do friendships evolve through major life events, such as marriage or career changes?

41. What are the psychological effects of loneliness and social isolation?

42. Should people end friendships that no longer benefit them? Why or why not?

43. How do friendships influence personal growth and self-improvement?

44. What is the impact of cultural expectations on the way people form friendships?

45. How do friendships in collectivist societies differ from those in individualistic societies?

46. Can competition between friends be healthy, or does it harm the relationship?

47. What is the role of forgiveness in maintaining long-term friendships?

48. If you could choose only three words to describe the perfect friendship, what would they be and why?