Advanced Conversation Practice
Level: B1
Skill: Speaking
Topic: Relationships
Time: 25–30 minutes
What have you been doing with the people close to you?
“I’ve been ___ing with my ___.”
my partner
my grandparents
a close colleague
a neighbour
a classmate
someone I trust
an acquaintance
someone I’m getting to know
a difficult family member
Repeat the question, giving a different answer each time, until it feels natural.
How do you feel when you do these things?
“I feel [degree] [feeling] when ___”
“I’ve been feeling [degree] [feeling] since ___.”
Repeat the question, giving a different answer each time, until it feels natural.
Has trust grown in a relationship, or have you had to be more careful? Why?
“Initially, ___, but I’ve been ___ing, so ___.”
Repeat the question, giving a different answer each time, until it feels natural.
What would you like to do more in your relationships?
“I would like to ___ “
“I’ve been meaning to ___”
“I’ve been trying to ___.”
Repeat the question, giving a different answer each time, until it feels natural.
Going Deeper:
Why do you think we open up with some people faster than others?
Is it possible to trust someone too much, too quickly?
Can a relationship recover once trust has been broken?
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