School English vs Real Life English: Relationships

Talking about people is one of the most common topics in conversation, and native speakers use colourful expressions to describe friends and relationships. In this video, you will learn six natural alternatives to textbook English. Instead of 'He's very funny', say 'He cracks me up', meaning he makes you laugh a lot. Instead of 'She's very nice', say 'She's super sweet', a warm compliment about someone's kindness. Instead of 'He's lazy', say 'He's a slacker', an informal word for someone who avoids work or effort. Instead of 'We're good friends', say 'We're tight', which means you have a very close friendship. Instead of 'We argued', say 'We got into it', a casual way to describe an argument or fight. Finally, instead of 'We broke up', say 'We split', which is shorter and very common when talking about relationships ending. These expressions will help you understand films, series and real conversations, and make your own English sound more natural. Remember, they are informal, so use them with friends, not in professional situations. Watch the video, repeat each pair, and try describing your friends and family using these phrases.