That sounds interesting

Everyday English Conversation

During a conversation, we usually use some expressions to keep the conversation going on and not so boring. Do you know what these expressions are? Listen to the conversation below and find the expressions that make the story more interesting.

Peter	Hello, Lucy. You look very smart.
Lucy	Oh, hello, Peter. Thank you. Well, I’m a P.A.(*) now, you know.
Peter	Oh, yes. Are you enjoying your new job?
Lucy	Yes, it’s fine, thanks.
Peter	I’m glad to hear that.
Lucy	Well, Olive Green’s still my boss, but she’s Director for Europe now and she travels a lot. So it’s OK.
Peter	That’s good. Are you on your way to The Coffee Shop?
Lucy	No, I’m going to buy some shoes. What about you?
Peter	I’m goding to meet Zelda for dinner.
Lucy	Zelda?
Peter	She’s my ex-wife and she’s in London at the moment. She wants to talk about her plans for the future.
Lucy	That sounds interesting.
Peter	Yes, she’s getting married again.
Lucy	Oh, really?
Peter	Yes, she wants to talk about our old house in the States. She still lives there, but she wants to sell it now.
Lucy	Oh, I see. And what about you, Peter? What are your plans?
Peter	Well, I’d like to get married, too, but you know all about that.
Lucy	Yes, Is Sarah still away?
Peter	I think so.

(*) P.A. = Personal Assistant

 

Language Note:

Now you will learn some everyday expressions to make the conversation more interesting.

I’m glad to hear that.
(I am happy and pleased with the news and you want )

That’s good.
(use this expression when you want to compliment on something.)

That sounds interesting.
(use it when you want someone to talk more about the topic, what is more interesting.)

Oh, really?
(when you’re surprised by what someone says)

Oh, I see.
(use this when you hear something new to you and you’ve understood it.)

I think so.
(I agree or I think what has been said is true.)

 

Learn more:

• Can I make an appointment?
• Your English is very good
• At the Airport Check-in

 

Exercise

Are the statement True or False?

[rapid_quiz question=”Lucy doesn’t like her new job?” answer=”False” options=”True|False” notes=””]

[rapid_quiz question=”Olive Green is away a lot.” answer=”True” options=”True|False” notes=””]

[rapid_quiz question=”Lucy is going to work.” answer=”False” options=”True|False” notes=””]

[rapid_quiz question=”Peter is going to have lunch with his ex-wife.” answer=”False” options=”True|False” notes=””]

[rapid_quiz question=”Zelda lives in France.” answer=”False” options=”True|False” notes=””]

[rapid_quiz question=”Lucy is going to get married again.” answer=”False” options=”True|False” notes=””]

[rapid_quiz question=”Peter wants to get married.” answer=”True” options=”True|False” notes=””]