Sian and Terry have bumped into each other at a Christmas party. They used to go to school together but have not seen each other for ages. Sian is a cheerful person, who likes to go out to pubs and restaurants and sometimes has parties at her house. She wants to know what Terry is doing now. Terry is quite excited. Listen and find out why.
Sian: How are you doing Terry?
Terry: I'm made up.
Sian: Really! Why’s that?
Terry: I’ve started a new college.
Sian: What so good about it?
Terry: I’m top of my class!
Sian: Wow that’s brilliant!
Terry: Yeah, I’m doing well.
Sian: That’s great.
Terry: Well, good luck with staying at the top.
Sian: Thanks a lot.
I’m made up = Modern slang for I’m really excited/happy
There are many ways of saying hello to an old friend.
· Hey! Long time no see = colloquial (informal) way of speaking
· Hi,
· How’s things going?
· What’s new?
· What’s been going on in your life?
Ways of expressing excitement at someone’s good news.
· Wow!
· That’s exciting/fantastic/brilliant
· Really?
· I’m so pleased for you.
Written and produced by Sian Lovegrove
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