This topic explores the concept of friendship and how to explain it in English. Students will learn to clarify the difference between friendship and romantic relationships, focusing on common phrases, grammar structures, and vocabulary. This lesson is useful for expressing feelings and relationships in a simple yet precise manner.
GRAMMAR
1. Using "Just" for Emphasis
- The word just can mean "only" or "simply," often used to clarify relationships.
- We’re just friends. (No romantic connection)
Structure:
- Subject + "just" + complement.
- I’m just a coworker.
- They’re just classmates.
2. Present Simple Tense
- Used to talk about facts or regular states.
- He is my friend.
- We are not dating.
Examples:
- Positive: We are friends.
- Negative: We are not (aren’t) dating.
- Question: Are you just friends?
3. Possessive Adjectives
- Show relationships and belongings.
- He is my best friend.
- She’s his friend, not his girlfriend.
VOCABULARY
- Friend: A person you like and trust. (He is my friend.)
- Romantic: Related to love or relationships. (They don’t have a romantic connection.)
- Close: Having a strong emotional bond. (We are close friends.)
- Best friend: Your closest friend. (She’s my best friend.)
- Partner: Someone in a romantic relationship. (He is not my partner.)
- Classmate: Someone who studies in the same class as you. (We’re classmates, not a couple.)
- Neighbor: A person living near you. (She’s my neighbor, not my girlfriend.)
- Just: Only; simply. (We’re just friends.)
- Together: Being with another person. (We spend time together as friends.)
- Dating: Being in a romantic relationship. (We are not dating.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- We’re just friends.
- I like her, but only as a friend.
- There’s nothing romantic between us.
- We spend time together, but it’s not a relationship.
- She’s my best friend, not my girlfriend.
- People think we’re dating, but we’re not.
- He’s a good friend of mine.
- We know each other very well, but we’re not a couple.
- I think of him as a brother.
- We’re close, but only as friends.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- We’re just friends.
- She is my best friend.
- He is a good friend of mine.
Negative Sentences
- We are not dating.
- He isn’t my boyfriend.
- There’s nothing romantic between us.
Questions
- Are you just friends?
- Is she your girlfriend?
- Do you spend a lot of time together?
Answers
- Yes, we’re just friends.
- No, she’s not my girlfriend.
- Yes, we spend time together as friends.
CONVERSATION
Sarah: Hey, are you and Mike dating?
Emma: No, we’re just friends.
Sarah: Really? You two seem so close.
Emma: Yeah, we are, but there’s nothing romantic between us.
Sarah: Do you spend a lot of time together?
Emma: Yes, we do. We like to watch movies and go hiking, but only as friends.
Sarah: That’s nice. It’s great to have close friends like that.
READING
"Just Friends"
John and Lisa have known each other for ten years. They met in high school and have been close friends ever since. They often go to the movies, study together, and share stories about their lives.
Many people think they are dating, but John and Lisa always say, "We’re just friends." Lisa says that John is like a brother to her. John agrees and says that their friendship is special because they trust and support each other.
John has a girlfriend, and Lisa is happy for him. They all get along well, and Lisa enjoys spending time with John’s girlfriend, too. Their friendship proves that a man and a woman can be close friends without being in a romantic relationship.
Questions and Answers
Q: How long have John and Lisa known each other?
A: They have known each other for ten years.Q: What do John and Lisa often do together?
A: They go to the movies, study together, and share stories.Q: What do people often think about John and Lisa?
A: People often think they are dating.Q: How does Lisa describe her relationship with John?
A: She says John is like a brother to her.Q: Does John have a girlfriend?
A: Yes, John has a girlfriend.
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