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4                              Everyday Conversational Expressions                           Starting and Ending a Conversation p.2

 

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* 4 Starting and Ending a Conversation (p.2 of 2)

 

4.7   When you make a person interested in a topic

 

You won’t believe this.   Listen   A “I have incredible news.”   <“You won’t believe this! Airlines are cancelling flights as we speak. Something extraordinary has happened.”>

You won’t believe what Jane has just told me.   Listen   <“You won’t believe what Jane has just told me. Our company was sold to an overseas corporation.”>

Have you heard?   Listen   A “Have you heard the latest news?”   < – “What?” – “Our flight was cancelled.” – “And what are we going to do now?”>

Have you heard the latest?   Listen   < – “No. What’s going on?” – “They are moving our department to another building.”>

Did you hear what happened?   Listen   < – “No. Tell me.” – “There is a major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.”>

Did you hear the news?   Listen   < – “No. What happened?” – “The stock market dropped three hundred points in one hour.”>

You’ll never guess what I heard.   Listen   < – “What is it?” – “The CEO of our company had an affair with his secretary.”>

Guess what I’ve just found out.   Listen   < – “What?” – “They are going to build a high-speed rail system across California. Our company can be a part of this project.”>

Get this.   Listen   A “Listen to this news.”   < – “What?” – “I’m going to continue my education in Europe.”>

Are you ready for this?   Listen   A “Are you ready to listen to my incredible news?”   <“I have to tell you something. Are you ready for this?” – “I can hardly wait.” – “You have been voted the employee of the month.”>

You know what?   Listen   A “Have you heard what happened?”   < – “No. What?” – “I think our daughter is pregnant.”>

Do you want to know something?   Listen   < – “What?” – “Somebody bent the rear bumper of your car.”>

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4.8   When you direct somebody’s attention to an object

 

Look here.   Listen   <“Look here. The local newspaper published a new article about our school.”>

Look at this.   Listen   <“Look at this. Isn’t this view majestic?”>

Take a look at this.   Listen   <“Take a look at this. I’ve never seen such an animal.”>

Look what we have here.   Listen   <“Look what we have here. It’s a fox with cubs.”>

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4.9   When you respond to an invitation to talk

 

What is it?   Listen   A “What do you want to talk about?”   <“I need to talk with you.” – “OK. What is it?” – “Your dog pooped on my lawn again.”>

What’s up?   Listen   A “What is going on?”   <“Do you have a minute?” – “Sure. What’s up?”>

What’s the problem?   Listen   A “What problem do you want to talk about?”   <“Bob, we need to talk. It’s urgent.” – “What’s the problem?”>

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4.10   When you confirm that you are paying attention

 

I’m listening.   Listen   A “I am listening to you. You have my attention.”   <“I’d like to tell you something.” – “I’m listening.”>

I hear you.   Listen   <“What I told you is very important. Do you understand?” – “I hear you.”>

I heard you.   Listen   <“This threat is imminent. We have to take action immediately.” – “I heard you.”>

I am all ears.   Listen   <“Have you heard the latest? It’s awesome!” – “Keep talking. I’m all ears.”>

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4.11   When you reprimand your listener for not paying attention

 

You’re not listening.   Listen   <“How can I explain it to you? You are not listening.”>

You’re distracted.   Listen   <“I’ve repeated it twice. You still don’t understand. You’re distracted.”>

You’re a million miles away.   Listen   A “You are far away. You are not paying attention.”   <“I’m talking to you, and you’re a million miles away.”>

You seem to be absent-minded.   Listen   <“How can I make you listen? You seem to be absent-minded.”>

I’m not finished with you.   Listen   A “You are not listening already while I still have more to say.”   <When the father stopped yelling, Bob thought the scolding was over. But the father said, “Young man, I’m not finished with you.”>

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4.12   When you signal the end of a conversation

 

Well, it’s really good to see you, but I have to go.   Listen   < – “It was nice talking to you.”>

I’m sorry, but I have to go now.   Listen   < – “Well, see you next time.”>

It was so good to see you again.   Listen   < – “I was glad to see you, too.”>

Well, it’s getting late.   Listen   < – “I have to go, too. >

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4.13   When you end a conversation abruptly

 

Oh, look at the time! I must go.   Listen   < – “I’m glad you stopped by.”>

I have to run.   Listen   < – “I hope to see you again sometime.”>

I have to say good-bye now.   Listen   < – “OK. Come again when you can stay longer.”>

Sorry, but I have to leave now.   Listen   < – “Drop by sometime.”>

I’m late. I’ll call you.   Listen   < – “OK, I’ll be waiting for your call. Don’t forget our conversation.”>

I’m gone.   Listen   A “I am leaving right now.”   <“OK, you guys. Thanks for the evening. I’m gone.” – “See you around.”>

I’m off.   Listen   <“Well, it’s getting late. I’m off.” – “I’m off too. Good-bye.”>

I’m out of here.   Listen   <“It’s time to go. I’m out of here.” – “Thanks for coming. Bye.”>

 

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