The moment

Emma and Haruto share an apartment in Sydney. It's Sunday night, and they're scrolling through movies on the TV. Every type one of them suggests, the other one refuses. Listen to how they say no without starting a fight, and how they finally agree.

The conversation

HarutoEmma
  1. Haruto
  2. Emma
  3. Haruto
  4. Emma
  5. Haruto
  6. Emma
  7. Haruto
  8. Emma
  9. Haruto
  10. Emma
  11. Haruto
  12. Emma

Words to know

suggests one choice from many

a strong, friendly no

a soft way to say you don't like it

you're right, I accept that

Check yourself

1Why does Haruto say no to a drama?
2What does Emma mean by "Fair"?
3Why do they choose The Last Lighthouse?

Practice · 4 min

Repeat every line in the gap. Then mute Emma and refuse Haruto's ideas in your own words: "No way," "I'm not really into that," "Maybe." Then mute Haruto and suggest the movies yourself.

  1. HarutoHow about this one? It's a horror movie.
  2. EmmaNo way. I'm a big scaredy-cat.
  3. HarutoOK. What about an action movie?
  4. EmmaMaybe. Is it the one with all the explosions?
  5. HarutoYeah. There's a boat chase too.
  6. EmmaI'm not really into that. What about a drama?
  7. HarutoOn a Sunday? I'll fall asleep in ten minutes.
  8. EmmaFair. Is there a good mystery?
  9. HarutoThere's The Last Lighthouse. It's a mystery and a comedy.
  10. EmmaFunny and a mystery? That sounds perfect.
  11. HarutoGreat. You make the popcorn, I find the remote.
  12. EmmaThe remote is in your hand, Haruto.

Say it today

Use it once in a real conversation before tomorrow. Out loud counts, even to yourself.