Speaking Materials: How To Express Showing Interest

Observe the following conversation between Candra and Moni!

Candra: "Mon, come and take a look this news."

Moni: "Read loudly, please!"

Candra: "The supplies of fossil fuels-coal, oil and gas are going to run out."

Moni: "How awful! Any solution?"

Candra: "Scientists have been hard at work trying to find ways of obtaining other kinds of fuels. They have succeeded in finding one that is very efficient: Nuclear fuel."

Moni: "That's great!"

(taken from Joyful English 3)

Moni said "How awful!" and "That's great!" in the conversation is to show his interest to the news told by Candra.

The following are some example of expressions you can say to show your interest:

Bad news: 

• How awful!
• It's terrible!

Good news:

• Marvelous!
• Terrific!
• That's great!
• It is amazing!
• It's wonderful!