American English · A2 · Unit 18
A friend with a problem
Helping a friend
By the end you can
- Listen to a problem and give advice
- Say how you feel about a situation
- Understand a letter asking for advice
Words and phrases
| American English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| what's wrong? | what is the problem? | You look sad. What's wrong? |
| I understand | I know what you mean | I understand how you feel. |
| that sounds hard | that sounds difficult | Oh, that sounds hard. |
| don't worry | don't be worried | Don't worry so much. |
| it'll be OK | it will work out | It'll be OK, you'll see. |
| talk to | speak to | You should talk to your boss. |
| take care of yourself | look after yourself | Bye, and take care of yourself! |
| let me know | tell me | Let me know if you need anything. |
| I'm listening | I'm paying attention to you | Go on, I'm listening. |
| support | help | Thanks for your support. |
Write about yourself
Fill in the gaps with something true about you.
- That sounds .
- You could .
- Let me know if .
Then talk it through
A friend tells you they're unhappy at work and asks what to do. In the app you have this conversation out loud or typed, with the unit's goals to tick off and corrections at the end.