TESOL/Reactions
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Whoa!

Key sentences
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
| I like ice cream. | Oh, (reaction) |
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
| I like ice cream on fire. | Whoa, (reaction) |
Drills
Say these sentences without looking.
| reaction | sentence |
|---|---|
| really? | Oh, really? |
| I see. | Oh, I see. |
| ok. | Oh, ok. |
| hmm. | Oh, hmm. |
| reaction | sentence |
|---|---|
| are you serious? | Whoa, are you serious? |
| really? | Whoa, really? |
| no kidding! | Whoa, no kidding! |
| that's crazy! | Whoa, that's crazy! |
Example
Practice this conversation.
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
| I like ice cream. | Oh, (really?) |
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
| I like ice cream on fire. | Whoa, (are you serious?) |
Change partners. Use your imagination and change the sentences.
Exercise
Use your imagination. Make your own conversation.
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
|
I like ice cream. |
Oh, ... |
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
| I like ice cream on fire. | Whoa, ... |
Change partners. Use your imagination and make another conversation.
Practice
| Making a comment | Giving a reaction |
|---|---|
| Share what you think. Include normal things and exciting things. | React naturally. |
Further study
| Resource type: this resource is a lesson in English as a second language. |