What is this lesson about?
This advanced friendship ESL lesson plan helps C1–C2 adult learners explore friendship as a learnable skill, focusing on depth, listening, emotional awareness, and meaningful human connection.
What language will students practise?
Students practise advanced language for:
emotional depth and vulnerability
listening and conversational restraint
empathy, compassion, and emotional safety
agreement, disagreement, and nuance
reflective and abstract discussion
 
How do students practise?
Students practise through:
thought-provoking discussion statements
quote-based reflection tasks
video-led comprehension and prediction
paraphrasing and meaning-matching activities
structured personal reflection
choice-based opinion tasks
 
Why is this lesson useful?
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
discuss friendship in a thoughtful, nuanced way
express emotions and ideas with greater precision
reflect on listening, silence, and vulnerability
take part confidently in deeper, more meaningful conversations
 
Who is it for?
This lesson is designed for C1–C2 adult ESL learners.
It works especially well with professionals, long-term learners, and discussion-focused classes who enjoy reflective, idea-led topics.