Speaking: Advanced English Vocabulary For Relationships

Anna from English Like a Native teaches 30 advanced phrases related to relationships. The video covers expressions like 'as thick as thieves', 'break up', 'drift apart', 'fall head over heels', and 'pop the question'. Each phrase is explained with examples, focusing on their meanings and usage in different contexts. The tutorial aims to enhance vocabulary for discussing various aspects of relationships, from forming bonds to dealing with conflicts.

What does the phrase 'as thick as thieves' imply about two people?

• They are distant and rarely communicate.

• They are very close and share secrets.

• They are in a competitive rivalry.

• They are in a professional relationship.

If a couple decides to 'break up', what does it mean?

• They are going on a vacation together.

• They are moving to a new city.

• They are ending their romantic relationship.

• They are starting a new business.

What does it mean to 'drift apart' in a relationship?

• To gradually become less close.

• To become closer over time.

• To start a new hobby together.

• To move in together.

What does 'enjoy someone's company' mean?

• To find someone amusing and pleasant to be around.

• To dislike spending time with someone.

• To argue frequently with someone.

• To work with someone professionally.

What does it mean if a relationship 'falls apart'?

• It starts a new chapter.

• It ends or becomes dysfunctional.

• It becomes stronger and more stable.

• It becomes more exciting.

What does 'in each other's pockets' suggest about two people?

• They are in a long-distance relationship.

• They are business partners.

• They are financially dependent on each other.

• They are always together and lack personal space.

What does 'get on like a house on fire' mean?

• To have a destructive relationship.

• To get along extremely well.

• To live together.

• To argue frequently.

What does it mean to 'pop the question'?

• To propose marriage.

• To ask someone to move in with you.

• To ask someone out on a date.

• To start a business together.

What does 'settle down' imply in terms of lifestyle?

• To start traveling the world.

• To begin a stable family life.

• To change careers frequently.

• To live a nomadic lifestyle.

What does 'tie the knot' mean?

• To end a relationship.

• To get married.

• To start a new hobby.

• To move to a new city.