A Difficult Conversation
Vocabulary
Reach each word out loud.
harsh
/hɑrʃ/
adjective
unpleasant, rude, or cruel actions or comments
Example:
I got into an argument with my friend after they made a very harsh comment about my outfit.
awkward
/ˈɔk wərd/
adjective
situation that causes discomfort or embarrassment
Example:
During my presentation, I tripped and spilled coffee on my boss. It was so awkward!
worry
/ˈwɒɹi/
verb
to feel concerned or troubled about something
Example:
I worry about my exam results because I want to do well in school.
argument
/ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/
noun
a discussion in which you disagree with another's opinion; a verbal fight
Example:
I got into an argument on the phone today and now I'm upset.
divide
/dɪˈvaɪd/
verb
to separate something into equal pieces
Example:
Let's divide the pizza into eight equal slices for everyone.
Story
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A Difficult Conversation
Last month, my best friend and I had an argument. We were working on a group project for school, and I felt like I was doing most of the work. I tried to stay calm, but after a few days, I sent a long message telling her how I felt. She didn’t reply right away.
I started to worry. What if I had been too harsh? What if I lost my friend because of a school project? The next day, she finally answered. She said she was surprised by my message but also a little hurt. She didn’t realize I was feeling stressed.
We met in a café to talk face to face. It was a bit awkward at first, but then we really listened to each other. I told her I didn’t want to fight, I just wanted help. She said she wanted to help but wasn’t sure how.
In the end, we both apologized. We agreed to divide the work more clearly and check in with each other. The project turned out great, and our friendship is even stronger now.
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Lesson updated:
November 6, 2025