Speaking: Interactive Communication A2 - Lesson 4: Showing Interest (e.g., "Oh, really? Wow!")

A2

Showing Interest

ការបង្ហាញចំណាប់អារម្មណ៍

🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Don't be silent! Use "Reaction Words" (Really? Wow!) to show you are listening.

💬 Scenario: The Weekend Trip

Friend "I went to Siem Reap last weekend."

You (The Reactor) "Oh, really? That's nice!"

Friend "But I lost my wallet at the temple."

You (The Reactor) "Oh no! That's terrible."

Friend "But then a monk found it and gave it back!"

You (The Reactor) "Wow! You were lucky."

The Reactor Game

Read the statement and choose the best reaction.

"I just bought a new car!"

1. Surprise/Interest

"Oh, really?"
"Wow!"

2. Good News

"That's nice!"
"That's great!"
"Cool!" (Informal)

3. Bad News

"Oh no!"
"That's terrible."
"I'm sorry to hear that."

Match the Situation

Statement: "I failed my exam."

A. "That's nice!"

B. "Oh no! That's too bad."

C. "Wow!" (Happy tone)

Statement: "I'm getting married!"

A. "Oh, really?" (Bored tone)

B. "Wow! Congratulations!"