Stories · part 3 — reacting to news

Share news and react to others’ news naturally.

ニュースを伝えたり、相手のニュースに自然にリアクションできるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

Guess what — ~!
Oh, that's ~!
No way! Really?
That's great news!

Example conversation

AGuess what — I passed my driving test!
BNo way! That's great news! Congratulations!
AThanks! I was so nervous.
BI bet. Guess what — I got a new puppy!
AOh, that's so cute! What's its name?
BMochi! You should come and meet her.

In context

Good news is more fun when you share it. When something exciting happens, I love to say, 'Guess what — I got a new job!' My friends react with, 'No way! That's great news!' And when they share their news, I react too. Saying 'Oh, that's amazing!' shows I'm happy for them. Reacting makes conversations warm. What's your good news?

When to use it · practice

Drew shares exciting news. React with enthusiasm.
Drewがわくわくするニュースを話します。元気よくリアクションしましょう。
You have good news. Share it with 'Guess what'.
いいニュースがあります。「Guess what」で伝えましょう。
Keep the conversation warm. React and ask one question.
会話をあたたかく保ちましょう。リアクションして、質問を１つしましょう。

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