Now you're talking

Learning English Conversations

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Language Learning, Education

4.6 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 September 2021

⏱️ 2 minutes

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Learn how to show that you like someone’s idea.

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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.
0:06.0	Hello and welcome to the English we speak with me, Jaying.
0:10.0	And me, Roy.
0:11.0	Hey Jaying, it's a beautiful day outside.
0:15.0	It is.
0:16.0	Blue sky and sunshine today.
0:18.0	Wonderful.
0:19.0	But why are you telling me this, Roy?
0:22.0	Well, once we finish the program, would you like to go for a run in the park?
0:27.0	Um, I'm not sure.
0:29.0	I don't want to run when I'm so hungry.
0:31.0	Well, how about we invite some friends and go for a picnic instead?
0:35.5	Now you're talking? Oh didn't you hear what I said I said how about a picnic in the
0:42.3	park and we could...
0:44.0	Yes, yes, I heard you loud and clear.
0:46.0	I just mean I like what you're saying.
0:49.0	For once you're saying something I want to hear.
0:52.0	When we say to someone now you're talking... saying something I want to hear.
0:52.8	When we say to someone, now you're talking, it's an informal way of saying I really like
0:58.0	or approve of your idea or suggestion, sometimes because it's better than their initial idea.
1:04.0	So Roy, going for a picnic is a great idea.
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