Have you ever wanted to describe a close friend in English… but didn't know the words to explain your connection? In this episode, we explore the exact vocabulary and natural phrases you need to talk about friendships—whether you're describing a childhood friend, a long-distance friendship, or how a relationship has changed over time. You'll learn how to: Describe types of friendships in English (work friends, lifelong, long-distance…) Use emotional vocabulary to talk about connection and trust Talk about how friendships begin, grow, or drift apart Express what makes a friendship strong and how to maintain it If you've ever thought, "I don't know how to describe my friendships in English," this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to do exactly that. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 Easy in your native language but not English? 02:15 Types of friends in English 06:48 Describing closeness in English 10:05 Describing what you do with friends 12:33 Describing new friendships 15:50 Describing challenges & changes 20:24 Talking about maintaining friendships 22:54 How to practice --- Thank you for listening! I share new episodes every Wednesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. Get the full episode show notes at: https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/talking-about-friendship-in-english If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube → ⁠https://www.youtube.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠ COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/speakconfidentenglish/⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/speakconfidentenglish⁠ MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: How to Get the Confidence to Say What You Want in English (Free Fluency Training) → ⁠https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/say-what-you-want-in-english/⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! It really helps get encouragement and actionable advice to nonnative English speakers around the world.

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