close friend
B1Sarah is my close friend—we've known each other since primary school.
Words that go together
40 pairs native speakers say together about relationships. Each one is easy to understand; the trick is saying the two words as one. Hear them, then test yourself.
Sarah is my close friend—we've known each other since primary school.
It takes time to build trust with new colleagues.
She has a close relationship with her grandmother and talks to her every day.
They quickly became friends because they have a common interest in photography.
Can you keep a secret? I have something important to tell you.
You can trust Anna to keep her word; she always does what she says.
When my friend lost her job, I offered support by listening and checking in on her.
I met up with an old friend from high school last weekend.
I met my oldest school friend when we were both in Year 7.
Parents need to set limits on how much time their children spend online.
She has a strong connection with her grandmother and talks to her every day.
She has a strong relationship with her parents and talks to them every day.
After moving to a new city, she built a strong support network to help her adjust.
I really value friendship because my friends always support me when I need help.
After graduating, I tried hard to maintain contact with my university friends.
She tries to avoid conflict by listening carefully and staying calm during discussions.
I fully support your decision to study abroad.
She showed a genuine interest in learning about different cultures.
It's important to have a healthy relationship with your parents so you can talk about your problems openly.
After dinner, we had a meaningful conversation about our future plans.
A healthy friendship is built on mutual respect and trust.
She offered help when she saw me carrying heavy bags.
It's important to show respect to your teachers by listening carefully in class.
Good social skills can help you make friends more easily.
My parents had a strong influence on my choice of career.
Maria has a strong personality, so people often listen to her ideas in meetings.
Raising children is often a shared responsibility between parents.
Every family member helped prepare the meal for the holiday.
Only my close family came to the small wedding ceremony.
My grandmother often tells me stories about our family history and where our ancestors came from.
After losing his job, he relied on family support to get through the tough period.
Every December, our family tradition is to bake cookies together and decorate the house.
The little girl held her mother’s hand as they crossed the street.
I feel lucky to have such a supportive family who always encourages me to follow my dreams.
We usually visit relatives during the holidays.
It's important for a young child to get enough sleep every night.
Many students achieve better results when they have strong parental support.
Read the sentence, then pick the relationships word pair that belongs in the gap.
Social life
familiar face
B1It was nice to see a familiar face at the party when I didn’t know anyone else.
social event
B1The company is organizing a social event for all employees next Friday.
warm welcome
B1The staff gave us a warm welcome when we arrived at the hotel.