How to show interest in English

Summary

In this video, Ana introduces phrases that are useful for showing interest in conversations. Through a dialogue between Ana and Bob, viewers learn how to express empathy and curiosity, with phrases like 'Oh, I didn’t know that!' and 'How cool!' Bob shares a personal story about living in Canada, where he broke his leg, met his wife in the hospital, and found love. The video encourages viewers to practice these expressions, highlighting the power of showing interest in building engaging conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Showing interest in conversation helps build connection and engagement.
• 😀 Use expressions like 'Oh, I didn't know that!' to express curiosity and surprise.
• 😀 Phrases like 'How cool!' can be used to show excitement or admiration.
• 😀 'Oh no!' and 'Poor you' are effective for showing sympathy when someone shares bad news.
• 😀 Express disbelief with phrases like 'You're joking!' or 'No way!' to keep the conversation lively.
• 😀 'Really?' is a simple and effective way to ask for more details or show surprise.
• 😀 'That's brilliant!' is a great way to express joy or approval of something positive.
• 😀 Keep the conversation going by showing genuine interest with appropriate follow-up questions.
• 😀 These phrases can be used in both casual and more personal conversations to foster connection.
• 😀 Practice these expressions to make your English conversations feel more natural and engaging.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the conversation between Ana and Bob?

The main focus of the conversation is showing interest in someone's experiences by using specific phrases, as Bob shares a story about living in Canada and breaking his leg.

What surprising event did Bob experience in Canada?

Bob experienced a serious accident where he fell on the ice and broke his leg in three places.

How did Bob meet his wife?

Bob met his wife in the hospital, where she was the doctor who treated his broken leg.

What role do the phrases in the lesson play in the conversation?

The phrases in the lesson are used to show interest, empathy, and surprise, helping the speakers engage more effectively in the conversation.

Which phrase does Ana use to express surprise when she learns that Bob lived in Canada?

Ana says, 'Oh, I didn't know that you lived in Canada!'

How does Ana respond when Bob mentions that he fell on the ice and broke his leg?

Ana expresses surprise and sympathy by saying, 'Oh no, poor you.'

What did Bob mean when he said, 'I was never the same after that winter'?

Bob was referring to the lasting impact his accident had on him, both physically and emotionally.

What is the significance of Bob’s injury in his life story?

Although Bob’s injury was severe, it led to meeting his wife, which he considers a positive outcome from the accident.

What is the tone of the conversation between Ana and Bob?

The tone of the conversation is friendly, empathetic, and light-hearted, especially when sharing personal stories and using phrases to show interest.

Why does Ana say, 'Aww, I love a story with a happy ending!'?

Ana says this to express her happiness and appreciation for the positive outcome of Bob’s story, where he not only recovered but also found love.