A2–B1 · English with Spanish Support
Reading Excerpt:
“I have a friend who I met in high school. We get along very well because we have a lot in common. We like the same music,”
Examples from the Lesson
GET ALONG WITH
Meaning: to have a friendly relationship with someone
En español: llevarse bien con alguien
Example:
I get along with my coworkers because we respect each other.
Me llevo bien con mis compañeros de trabajo porque nos respetamos.
HAVE A LOT IN COMMON WITH
Meaning: to share many interests, experiences, or characteristics
En español: tener mucho en común
Example:
We have a lot in common because we enjoy the same music and movies.
“Tenemos……
English Patterns in Unit 1: Friendship
□ get along
□ stay in touch
□ lose touch
□ spend time together
□ be there for someone
□ someone who...
□ because
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Sample Practice
Try It
Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
A good friend is someone who __________.
I get along with __________ because __________.
Even though __________, we still __________.
Say your answers aloud or discuss them with a partner.
Continue the Friendship Lesson
Practice the complete reading, vocabulary, sentence patterns, speaking activities, and writing task with the printable Friendship unit.
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