bonding – ADV SP1

Advanced Speaking Practice 1

Level: B1
Skill: Speaking
Topic: Relationships
Time: 25–30 minutes

exercise 1: people & interactions

Say the sentences.

I’ve been spending more time with my neighbour lately.
I’ve been comforting my sister a lot this month.
I’ve been opening up with my colleague more than before.

Repeat until it feels natural.

Interactions:
hug · hold hands with · comfort · have a conversation with · share a secret with · spend time with · help · celebrate with · get to know · open up with

Now, make your own answers.
Use “I’ve been ___ing.”

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

exercise 2: feelings

Say the sentences.

I feel considerably more valued when my partner really listens to me.
I’ve been feeling more cherished since my friend started spending more time with me.
I feel extremely comforted when someone I trust reassures me during a hard time.

Repeat until it feels natural.

Degree scale:
slightly · quite · considerably · extremely

Feelings:
cherished · valued · embraced · reassured · comforted

Now, make your own answers, using people and interactions from Exercise 1.

Repeat until it feels natural.

NOW, PRACTICE & EXERCISE, OFFLINE – WITHOUT LOOKING ! ! !
Notice which patterns feel most natural, and which you would like to practise again.

next lesson: speaking practice 2