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Hello and welcome to the English we speak.

I'm Jaying.

And I'm Neil.

Hi Jaying, how are you? I've been looking for you. I've got something to show you.

Why are you talking to an empty chair? I'm here. And why are you wearing sunglasses?

It's quite dark in here already. No wonder you couldn't see me.

Ah, there you are. Check out my new vegan leather jacket. Isn't it cool?

It is. But why are you trying to look so cool are you

trying to be a cool cat? Cool cat what are you talking about there isn't a picture of a cat on my jacket?

No, Neil, I said you're trying to be a cool cat.

We use this expression to describe a person who's exceptionally fashionable and trendy.

It's also used to describe someone who's funny, charming, and quite often relaxed.

It's thought to originate from the jazz scene.

Ah, that makes sense, and that describes me perfectly.

I'm a very cool cat. I never get stressed out,

and always look so trendy.

Okay, well, we can talk about that. and always look so trendy.

Okay, well we can talk more about how cool you think you are after these examples. Jethro is such a cool cat. He always dresses in the latest fashion.

Yu-ching is so awesome to work with. She's funny and never get stressed out. She's one cool cat.

I met Tano at a jazz music performance. He plays the saxophone and he's such a cool cat.

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