English Conversation Club

Topic: ‘Friends’

(Make sure you introduce yourselves as necessary, perhaps joined to the first question. Also remember that you are free to talk about anything you like!)

  1. What do you do when a friend calls you but you forgot their name?

  2. Can you describe one of your closest friends?

  3. Do you have any long distance friends? How do you keep in touch and how often do you see them?

  4. What is a "good friend"?

  5. How have your friends influenced your life in a positive way?

  6. Are there any famous stories of friendship in your culture?

  7. How do you make new friends?

  8. Do you find it easy to make new friends?

  9. What type of people do you get along with best?

  10. How many people do you consider your "best friends"?

  11. What things do you like to do with your friends?

  12. How do you maintain a good friendship?

  13. Have you made any friends over the Internet? How did you meet? Have you met in person?

  14. Do you think it is a good idea to borrow money from a friend? Why or why not?

  15. What things should friends never do?

  16. What happens if you have a falling out with your friend?

  17. Do you have many friends who are a lot different in age to you? What are the advantages and disadvantages compared to having friends your own age?

  18. What makes friends different from family?

  19. Do you believe your parents should be your friends?

  20. There is a proverb that says, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." Do you agree?