Sounds and their meanings

Sounds and their meanings
Read the dialogue.
A client is trying to deal with a bank. Her company wants a loan. What is the bank director’s reaction?

Sounds and their meanings
Read the dialogue. This time the bank director’s reactions are different.

Making the right noises
Match the sounds with the meanings below:
a. Isn't it cute (USA)/sweet (UK)?
b. Now I understand!
c. Give me time to think.
d. I'm listening.
e. Excuse me? (USA)/Pardon? (UK)
What sounds do you use to express these meanings in your language?

Making the right noises

Making the right noises

Interjections are words which express emotions
gosh phew wow ouch hey yuk oops ahem
a. When you are surprised or impressed by something
b. When you are really surprised or impressed by something
c. When the weather is hot, or if you have a narrow escape from danger
d. When you feel pain
e. When you find something disgusting
f. When you want to get someone’s attention, politely
g. When you want to get someone’s attention, urgently
h. When you make a mistake, or drop something