HOW TO BE A BETTER FRIEND

How to Be a Better Friend is an engaging B1+ lesson built around an authentic Psych2Go video. Students explore what makes a healthy friendship, expand their vocabulary related to relationships and emotional intelligence, and develop their speaking skills through meaningful discussions, role plays, and personal reflection. 
Inside the lesson

• Warm-up discussion about the qualities of a good friend
• Pre-watching vocabulary activities
• Authentic video: How to Be a Better Friend to Others (Psych2Go)
• Video comprehension and reflection tasks
• Vocabulary in context activities
• Opinion-based speaking tasks
• Real-life friendship role plays
• Bonus discussion questions
• Teacher's notes, methodology tips, and homework ideas 

Students will learn to:

• Discuss friendship and relationships confidently
• Express opinions and support them with reasons
• Use vocabulary related to emotional intelligence and communication
• Understand the main ideas of an authentic video
• Give advice and respond appropriately in friendship situations
• Develop fluency through role plays and personalised discussions

Key Vocabulary: trustworthy, supportive, empathetic, active listener, validate feelings, support system, respect boundaries, keep your word, self-awareness, maintain eye contact, listening ear, imperfections, ghost someone, celebrate someone's wins, push someone to grow, jumping in with solutions, zoning out. 
Perfect for B1+ teens and adults, this ready-to-use lesson combines authentic video, practical vocabulary, and meaningful communication to help learners build confidence while discussing one of the most important topics in everyday life—friendship. 
Тема: Psychology, Video