JAM topic · Intermediate
Why School Friendships Matter
Discuss the importance of school friendships and how good friends support each other during school years.
How to structure your minute
- 1
Start
state the importance of friends
- 2
Middle
describe how friends help each other
- 3
End
reflect on lasting memories
Sample answer
about 141 words · 1 minuteSchool friendships are among the most precious relationships we form during our childhood and teenage years. Friends make our daily school life exciting, fun, and memorable, turning ordinary school days into special experiences. Whenever we face difficult subjects, personal worries, or exam stress, a good friend is always there to listen and offer help. We share our lunches, work together on group assignments, and support each other through both success and failure. Having reliable friends teaches us important life values like honesty, empathy, and teamwork, which help us mature as individuals. Even after we graduate and choose different career paths, the bonds formed in school often last a lifetime. I believe that true school friends shape our personality and give us confidence. I feel extremely grateful for the friends who stand by my side and make my student journey so meaningful.
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Useful phrases
among the most...
Health is among the most important aspects of a happy life.
turning ordinary...
Her creativity turned an ordinary project into a masterpiece.
stand by my side
I know my best friend will always stand by my side.
work together on...
We need to work together on this science presentation.
Common mistakes
My school friends helps me a lot.
My school friends help me a lot.
The plural subject 'friends' requires the plural verb form 'help'.
I have many school friends since ten years.
I have had many school friends for ten years.
Use 'for' to express a period of time, not 'since'.
Tips for this topic
- Speak from personal experience to make your talk sound warm and real.
- Avoid jumping between topics; keep the focus on mutual support and connection.
Now say it yourself
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