My best mate lies to me and sticks to his guns when I challenge him

This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.

Unless

Recently

Rather than

Unfair

To exaggerate (something)

To encourage (someone to do something)

To pretend

Mate

Circumstances

To insist

To cope (with something)

Loyal

To get into trouble

My car had been moved

To point (something) out

To reassure (someone)

I do care about being lied to

To bring (something) up

Not add up

A chore

To fall out (with someone)

Sloppy

To stick to your guns

To be ingrained

To embellish (something)

15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.

1.       What’s the person’s problem?

2.       What is Philippa’s solution?

3.       Do you think the person described in the article is a bad person?

4.       ‘I think it would be better if the man just ignored his friend’s lies and carried on with his life.’ Do you agree?

5.       ‘I think it would be better if they just laughed and joked about his lies. This way he can let his friend know that he’s a liar without causing any hard feelings.’ Do you agree?

6.       What would you do if you were in this man’s shoes?

7.       Do you know someone who often lies or exaggerates?

8.       Are chores fairly divided in your house?

9.       Is it wrong to look through your partner’s phone without them knowing?

10.     Is it wrong to spy on your own kids?

11.     Is it wrong to not pay your taxes properly?

12.     Is it wrong to bribe in a country where everyone bribes?

13.     If you don’t like someone, is it better to tell them you don’t like them, or take make up fake excuses about why you can’t meet them?

14.     Is lying more common among children or adults?

15.     Are you good at hiding your emotions: fear, stress, boredom, hate, etc.?