Reacting to Surprises

What are we learning today?

You will answer a friend's unexpected comment in a natural way.

Explanation

• Sometimes a friend says something surprising.
• React with a short phrase: Wow! Cool! Really?
• Then ask a question to keep the talk going.
• What happened? asks about an event. How was it? asks about an experience.
• You can also add one detail to your short answer.

Examples

1. I went windsurfing for the first time. Wow! How was it?
2. I fell off the board a lot! Really? What happened?
3. Did they win? No, they didn't. They lost.

Remember!

• Do not stay silent after a surprise.
• Add a question or a detail to continue the talk.

Check yourself

1. Which phrase asks what happened in an event?
2. Which phrase shows surprise?
3. Which phrase asks about an experience?