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 i've got something to tell you

 Guest what!
 hey, Have you heard that...?
 Listen to this!
 Let me tell you about it!
 that's about...
 Do you know what?
 can you believe this?
 Believe it or not....

Expression of giving  comment about interesting news

 Really?
 Oh?
 That's terrific
 What?
 Are you joking?
 Where? show me
 Unbeliveable

Example in conversation:
Inggrisandonk  : hi, you look so happy!
Student : sure... Guest what! Igot you motorcycle from my father.
inggrisandonk : Oh yeach? Congratulations!

Thomas : Did you hear that Anton was called to the principal's office again?
Andre : No way!
Thomas : It's true. He skipped school yesterday.
Andre : Why doesn't he learn from his past mistakes? His parents must be so sad.
Thomas : Yes. He has been told off before, but he doesn't seem to have changed.
Andre : Unfortunately, we can do nothing, right?
Thomas : Right
Dialog 2.

Jane : Tommy, I tried to find your name on the facebook, but I couldn't find it.
Tommy : Sorry, Jane. I don't have a facebook account.
Jane : What? I don't believe it. Almost everyone has it, you know.
Tommy : I don't think it gives me much benefits.
Jane : Let me tell you this. I have a facebook account. It enables me to make friends with
people from abroad. So, I can improve my English.
Tommy : Is that so?
Jane : Yup!

In dialog 1, Thomas said, "It's true. He skipped school yesterday." to give information.


Meanwhile, in dialog 2, Jane said "Let me tell you this. I have a facebook account. It
enables me to make friends with people from abroad. So, I can improve my English." to
tell about interesting news.

Here are some expressions to tell about interesting news or information and their possible
responses.
Telling about Interesting News or Information.
 Guess what!
 Let me tell you this.
 I'll tell you what!
 I've got good news.
 Have you heard the news?
 Look at this! You won't believe it.
 I've got hot news. Want to hear it?
Responding
 You are terrific!
 Is that true?
 I can't believe it.
 I'm glad to hear that.
 I'm happy with the news.
 I can feel that you're happy.
 Really?
 Wow!
 Amazing
 Wonderful!
 That's great!

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