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Have you ever heard people say things like this? Really? Get outta here! Seriously? No way! When something surprising happens in an English conversation, we have a number of different ways we can express our surprise or disbelief. And n English, reacting naturally when you feel surprise or disbelief is not just about vocabulary. It’s about tone. It’s about intonation. And sometimes it’s even about your relationship with the other person. And that’s what this English lesson podcast is all about.
Today, we’re going to look at 4 very natural reaction phrases that native speakers use all the time – and we’re also going to practice the pronunciation and intonation that make them sound real.
FAQ
Question: Does “really?” have two different meanings?
Answer: Yes, as a conversational response, saying really? with rising intonation shows joy and surprise, but saying really with falling intonation shows disbelief.
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