Speaking: Interactive Communication A2 - Lesson 4: Showing Interest (e.g., "Oh, really? Wow!")
Welcome to your conversational speaking framework! Good conversation requires showing the other person that you are engaged and actively listening to their story. If you stay completely silent during a dialogue, or just reply with flat words like "Yes" or "No", the other person might think you are bored. Today, we will learn essential short phrases, follow-up questions, and emotional reactions that keep conversations flowing naturally. Vocabulary List: Oh, really? - Used to express mild surprise or active interest. I see. - Used to show that you understand what someone is telling you. What happened next? - A follow-up question used to encourage the speaker to continue. That's amazing! - A strong positive reaction to good news. That's terrible! - A strong sympathetic reaction to bad news. The Silence Trap Simply replying with flat words like 'Yes' or 'No' kills the momentum of a conversation. Always try to follow up with an active tracking phrase or a…
