Exercise 1
Vocabulary
flirt (verb / noun)
/flɜːrt/ – to show romantic interest in a playful or gentle way.
He tried to flirt with the waitress.
▸ She enjoys friendly flirting, but nothing serious.
friendly (adjective)
/ˈfrend.li/ – kind and pleasant; not romantic.
He’s just being friendly, not flirting.
▸Everyone at work is very friendly.
intention (noun)
/ɪnˈten.ʃən/ – what someone plans or wants to do.
His intention was only to be polite.
▸ It’s important to understand someone’s intentions.
compliment (noun / verb)
/ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/ – to say something nice about someone.
She gave him a compliment about his smile.
▸He likes to compliment people sincerely.
tone (noun)
/toʊn/ – the sound of your voice that shows feeling or attitude.
Her tone was playful, not serious.
▸Be careful with your tone when you talk to someone new.
signal (noun / verb)
/ˈsɪɡ.nəl/ – a gesture or sign that shows what someone means or feels.
A smile can be a friendly signal.
▸He didn’t realize he was sending mixed signals.
vibe (noun)
/vaɪb/ – the feeling or mood that a person gives off.
She gives off a warm vibe.
▸The conversation had a fun, positive vibe.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Friendly expressions
- You have a great sense of humor!
- It’s always nice talking with you.
- You’re really fun to be around.
- I like your energy — you make people feel comfortable.
- You did great today — well done!
Flirty expressions (soft and natural)
- I like your smile — it’s kind of contagious.
- You always look good when you laugh.
- There’s something special about the way you talk.
- I enjoy spending time with you.
- Are you this charming with everyone, or just me?
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your tutor.
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Two people are chatting at a café. Complete the conversation with the right words
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 8
Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your tutor.
Situation
You’re having a casual conversation with someone new.
Give a few compliments and keep the tone light and natural.
Your partner should respond in different ways — sometimes friendly, sometimes flirty.
Try to notice the difference between a polite conversation and a flirty one, and react naturally.
Use at least two expressions and three words from the vocabulary list.
Exercise 6
Discussion
- How can you tell when someone is flirting and not just being friendly?
- Have you ever been unsure if someone was flirting with you? What happened?
- Do people in your culture flirt openly or more subtly?
- What kind of tone or body language shows interest in your opinion?
- Can a friendly compliment ever be misunderstood as flirting?
- How do you usually react when someone flirts with you?
- Is flirting acceptable in professional or formal situations? Why or why not?
- What’s the best way to stay polite if you don’t want to flirt back?
Correction – Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks
(1) → vibe
(2) → friendly
(3) → tone
(4) → flirt
(5) → compliment
(6) → signal
(7) → intention
(8) → genuine