I'll give you that

Learning English Conversations

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Language Learning, Education

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 30 November 2021

⏱️ 2 minutes

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Summary

Learn what to say when you agree with someone about some or all of what they said.

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0:00.0	This is a download from BBC Learning English.
0:03.0	To find out more, visit our website.
0:05.6	Hello and welcome to the English we speak.
0:08.2	I'm Jain and I'm Neil.
0:10.2	Are you ready for tonight's birthday party?
0:13.0	Yes, I think I've bought Rob the best present ever.
0:17.0	You know he likes biscuits, right?
0:19.0	Likes them, he loves them.
0:21.0	Exactly. Well, I've bought him a biscuit jar that has his face on it.
0:26.0	I think he's going to love it.
0:28.0	It's very unusual, but I'll give you that.
0:31.0	He'll love it.
0:32.0	You'll give me what? I don't want it it's a present for Rob why would you give it to me
0:37.1	No Neil I said I'll give you that which means I accept part of something you said.
0:43.0	Ah, that makes sense.
0:45.0	Well, you know what I think would be a good idea.
0:48.0	Some examples.
0:49.0	Yes, it's a great idea. I'll give you that.
0:51.0	Let's listen to them.
1:00.0	He's really funny I'll give you that but sometimes he said things that are mean.
1:07.0	It's really raining now you're right to bring an umbrella. I'll give you that. I'm not a fan of her music, but she's a great singer. I'll give you that. You're listening to the English we speak from BBC Learning English,
1:19.0	and we're talking about the expression, I'll give you that.
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