Part 1 Questions
- Do you like chatting with friends?
- What do you usually chat about with friends?
- Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend?
- Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
- Do you argue with friends?
Sample Response
Do you prefer to communicate face-to-face or via social media?
I'd say face-to-face, definitely. I mean, social media is convenient and all, but there's something about sitting in a cafe with friends that you just can't get through a screen, you know? You can read their expressions better... though I'll admit I use Zalo and Facebook Messenger quite a bit too.
Essential Vocabulary
Enjoying conversation with friends
- people person - enjoys being around others
- social butterfly - very sociable person
- chatterbox - someone who talks a lot
- good listener - pays attention when others speak
- catch up with - talk about recent events
- heart-to-heart - deep, personal conversation
- small talk - casual, light conversation
- introverted type - prefers quieter interactions
- bouncing ideas off - discussing thoughts with others
- venting sessions - talking about problems
- quality time - meaningful time spent together
- natural conversationalist - good at talking
Common chat topics
- current events - news and recent happenings
- gossip and rumors - talk about other people
- life updates - sharing what's happening
- relationship drama - romantic problems
- work complaints - issues at job
- future plans - goals and aspirations
- childhood memories - stories from the past
- random topics - whatever comes to mind
- deep philosophical talks - serious discussions
- pop culture - movies, music, celebrities
- mutual interests - shared hobbies
- inside jokes - private humor between friends
Group vs individual preferences
- group dynamics - how groups interact
- one-on-one conversations - talking with just one person
- intimate setting - private, personal environment
- social anxiety - nervousness in groups
- everyone talking at once - chaotic group conversations
- get lost in the crowd - can't contribute in groups
- bounce off each other - energetic group interaction
- personal attention - individual focus
- collective energy - group excitement
- meaningful connections - deeper relationships
- comfortable with crowds - enjoys group settings
- prefer smaller circles - like fewer people
Communication methods
- body language - non-verbal communication
- facial expressions - what faces show
- tone of voice - how something sounds
- instant messaging - quick text communication
- video calls - online face-to-face chat
- digital communication - online interaction
- physical presence - being there in person
- misunderstandings - confusing communication
- emoji and stickers - digital expressions
- real-time interaction - immediate response
- personal touch - human connection
- convenience factor - ease of use
Disagreements and arguments
- heated discussions - passionate arguments
- agree to disagree - accept different opinions
- blow over quickly - arguments end fast
- hold grudges - stay angry for long time
- clear the air - resolve misunderstandings
- take things personally - get offended easily
- constructive arguments - helpful disagreements
- petty squabbles - small, silly fights
- make up afterwards - become friends again
- avoid confrontation - don't like arguments
- stand my ground - defend my position
- diplomatic approach - peaceful conflict resolution
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "I'm quite a social person, so..." describing personality
- "It depends on the situation, really" conditional response
- "I find that..." sharing observation
- "More often than not..." usually/typically
- "I have to say..." giving honest opinion
- "The thing about social media is..." explaining viewpoint
- "I'm not really one for..." expressing dislike
- "Looking back on it..." reflecting on experience
- "To put it simply..." summarizing point
- "At the end of the day..." final conclusion