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BBC Learning English How to respond to someones good news Dialogue from the programme

William: Matt: William: And Matt has just come into the studio hello Matt. Hello William. Now the reason I have called you into the studio today is because I have some good news. Matt: William: Matt: William: Matt: William: Ah excellent I like good news. I am going to be getting married next month Oh congratulations, thats fantastic news! Are you excited? I am very excited, yes! Erm and er.. yeah so Are you getting married in a church? No, were not getting married in a church but er, no, were doing the modern thing Matt: William: Matt: William: Matt: William: Matt: William: Matt: William: Matt: William: Youre doing the modern thing rather than the traditional Yes, thats right. Very good. Thats my news. Thats splendid news. I also have some very exciting news You dont! Do you also..? I I also have some exciting news. Whats your news? In one months time, my wife is having a baby boy our first child. Is she?! Yes, she is. Wow, I didnt know that! When did you well, you must have found out a long time ago Matt: I found out a long time ago, but weve been keeping it quiet.

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William: Matt: William: Matt: William:

Oooh, well congratulations! Do you know if its a boy or a girl? I said it was a boy. Oh yes! Good point OK Matt, thats all I wanted to tell you. Ah, fantastic well, good luck. Good luck to you too. Bye bye.

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