The science of friendship
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the video in order of how useful they are. The expressions in italics are additional and cannot be found in the video. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To (not) see eye to eye (with someone)
To make up (with someone) (meaning become friends again)
To knock (something) on the head
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
What was the key message from this TED talk?
Is there a link between the quality of our relationships and our health?
How are relationships between baboons different to relationships between humans?
Would it be easier for kids or for adults to move to a different country?
What do your friends think about you?
Have you ever been in a situation when you missed your friends?
How do you treat your partner/ relatives differently to your friends?
Are relationships with blood relatives more important than relationships with other people?
Are you a good listener?
How has your social life changed in the last 10 years?
What type of person do you get along well with?
What type of person do you not get along well with?
What can a boss do to make sure her employees get along with each other?
Are there hierarchies in your friendship groups?
Do all of your friends have the same interests?