Showing interest

In this video, Bob tells Noelia about when he broke his leg. Listen to the language Noelia uses to show interest and practise saying the useful phrases.

Do the preparation exercise first. Then watch the video and do the exercises to check your understanding and practise the language.

Transcript

Ana: Hi! I'm Ana. Welcome to What to Say

Do you know what to say when you want to show interest? Listen out for useful language for showing interest. Then, we'll practise saying the new phrases – after this.

 

Noelia: Morning, Bob.

Bob: Oh, good morning. 

Noelia: It's so rainy today. The weather in this country is horrible!

Bob: Yes … yes … The weather was even worse when I lived in Canada.

Noelia: Oh, I didn't know that you lived in Canada, Bob. How cool!

Bob: One winter it was so cold and windy that I fell on the ice and broke my leg in three places.

Noelia: Oh no! You're joking!

Bob: I wish I was, Noelia, I wish I was. I was never the same after that winter. And my leg is still bad today.

Noelia: Really? I'm sorry to hear that. Poor you.

Bob: But it's not all bad. I met my wife in the hospital. She was the doctor who looked at my leg!

Noelia: No way! 

Bob: It was love at first sight! 

Noelia: Ah, that's brilliant!

Bob: Yes, and we're still in love 40 years later …  

Noelia: So in the end, breaking your leg was the best thing that could have happened.

Bob: Yes, I suppose it was!

 

Ana: Hello again! Aww, I love a story with a happy ending! So, did you notice the useful phrases used for showing interest? Listen to me and then repeat. 

 

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

How cool!

Oh no, poor you.

You're joking!

Really?

I'm sorry to hear that.

No way!

That's brilliant!


Ana: Try and use some of these phrases the next time you want to show interest in English. Bye for now!

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Submitted by rena_wan66 on Mon, 25/11/2024 - 21:55

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I broke my leg when i was hurry at work. My bus didn't arrive  and i was afraid to late at work. I ran when i twist my ankle and i can't go away. My husband dropped off me to hospital and turned out that my leh is broken. I had my leg in cast and i took many painkillers.

Submitted by Begin81 on Thu, 03/10/2024 - 23:31

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When I was child, I had a head injury. When I ran out side with my friends play hide and seek. The neighbor stuck his foot out to make us fall.

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Submitted by zino on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 11:42

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  • When I was a child, I was an active boy; however, thanks to Allah, I have never broken an arm or a leg.
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Submitted by MahmoudAhmed on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 00:30

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yes , I broke my finger on my left hand

Submitted by sawpaing on Wed, 24/07/2024 - 19:42

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No, it has never happened to me, which is great.

 

 

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Submitted by Lovish on Mon, 24/06/2024 - 14:12

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Yes, I was flying a kite on the roof in my childhood. Suddenly, my foot was tucked by something and I fell down. In a result, I got a fracture in my right hand.

Submitted by Grzegorz on Thu, 16/05/2024 - 14:08

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Luckily, I've never broken an arm or leg. I've got seriously bruised few times, though. Insurance put your mind at peace so if case of any accident you are covered. 

Submitted by Hammoudahmad on Sat, 09/03/2024 - 14:05

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when I was young I broke my leg wen play I remember that was very painful .

No, I never broke my leg and arm. But I had opportunity to see several friends at the school with their broke arm and a big cast ready to sign.

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Submitted by Hma Aye on Mon, 29/01/2024 - 09:10

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I have never broke my leg and hand.Iaw my sister broke her leg two times when she was young.She pained his leg before was seen the doctor.My parents take her to the doctor and he held a stone bantage to the leg.My sister take a rest and I 'm so tired because I do a lot of housework and shop work.I will be never forget this memory.