Topic 50: Friendship and Trust

A1 - A2 (Beginner - Elementary)

1. What makes a good friend?

2. Do you trust your friends? Why or why not?

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

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

5. Have you ever lost trust in a friend? What happened?

6. How do you make new friends?

7. Do you think trust is the most important part of a friendship? Why?

8. Have you ever helped a friend with a problem?

9. What do you do if a friend lies to you?

10. How do you feel when a friend keeps your secret?

11. What is the best thing about having friends?

12. Do you think old friends are better than new friends? Why?

13. What do you do if a friend breaks your trust?

14. Can people be friends even if they are very different?

15. Do you think social media helps or hurts friendships? Why?

16. What is the kindest thing a friend has ever done for you?

B1 - B2 (Intermediate - Upper-Intermediate)

17. How do trust and friendship develop over time?

18. What are the biggest challenges in maintaining a long-term friendship?

19. Can you be close friends with someone you don’t fully trust? Why or why not?

20. How does culture influence the way people form friendships?

21. What are some common reasons why friendships end?

22. Should friends always tell each other the truth? Why or why not?

23. How do friendships change when people get older?

24. Is it possible to rebuild trust after it has been broken? How?

25. What role does loyalty play in a strong friendship?

26. How do long-distance friendships survive?

27. Can men and women be close friends without romance? Why or why not?

28. How do friendships affect mental health?

29. What is the difference between a friend and an acquaintance?

30. Should friends always support each other, even when they are wrong?

31. How does jealousy affect friendships?

32. Can friendships last forever? Why or why not?

C1 - C2 (Advanced - Proficient)

33. What is the psychology behind trust in relationships?

34. How does betrayal in a friendship compare to betrayal in a romantic relationship?

35. Should friendships be based on emotional connection or shared interests? Why?

36. How do power dynamics affect trust in friendships?

37. What role does vulnerability play in building trust?

38. How do different cultures define and value friendship?

39. What are the long-term effects of losing a close friend?

40. Should trust in friendships be given freely or earned over time? Why?

41. What is the impact of competition between friends?

42. How do friendships compare to family relationships in terms of trust and loyalty?

43. How does forgiveness influence the strength of a friendship?

44. Should people be more selective about whom they trust? Why or why not?

45. How does digital communication change the way people build trust?

46. How do childhood friendships influence a person’s ability to trust in adulthood?

47. If you had to choose between a friendship based on trust or one based on shared experiences, which would you choose and why?

48. How do friendships influence personal growth and life choices?