Unit 8 Responses I

Learning outcomes

By the end of this unit you should:

be able to use sound and copy responses effectively
understand how to show active listening
have practised natural conversation responses

Activity 1: Response Matcher

Match each statement with the most appropriate response type. Click and drag to connect them.

Learn the four types of responses: Sound, Copy, Comment, and Follow-up question.

Statements

"I just got a new job!"

"I went to Tokyo last weekend."

"My car broke down this morning."

"I love Italian food."

Best Response Type

Sound Response: "Oh wow!"

Copy Response: "Tokyo!"

Sound Response: "Oh no!"

Follow-up Question: "What's your favorite dish?"

Matches: 0/4

Activity 2: Response Builder

Build complete responses by selecting the best combination. Practice speaking each complete response aloud.

Click "New Statement" to begin

Step 1: Sound Response

Step 2: Copy Response

Your Complete Response:

Build your response step by step

Activity 3: Response Speed Challenge

Respond as quickly as possible! You have 3 seconds to select the best response for each statement.

Get ready...

Score: 0 | Round: 0/10

Activity 4: Conversation Simulator

Have a natural conversation with our AI simulator. Respond appropriately to keep the conversation flowing.

💬 Conversation with Alex

Alex: Hi! How are you today?

Choose your response:

Conversation Analysis:

Responses used: 0

Conversation length: 1 exchanges

Activity 5: Response Appropriateness Quiz

Decide if each response is appropriate or not. Consider the context and relationship.

Scenario:

You're talking to your boss in a formal meeting.

They say:

"We need to finish this project by Friday."

Your response:

"Yeah, whatever!"

Question 1 of 8

Quiz Complete!

Score: 0/8

Activity 6: Response Fluency Training

Practice responding naturally and quickly. Keep the conversation going for 2 minutes using good responses.

Scenario: Casual conversation with a friend

Friend says: "I had such a weird dream last night!"

Response Guidelines:

Start with a sound response (Oh, Wow, Really?)
Copy a key word if appropriate
Ask a follow-up question or make a comment
Keep the energy positive

2:00

Excellent work! 🎉

You practiced response skills for 2 minutes!

Used 0 different conversation prompts.

Activity 7: Response Error Correction

Find what's wrong with these responses and suggest better alternatives.

Person A: "I just bought a new car!"

Poor Response: "Okay."

What's wrong with this response?

✓ Correct! "Okay" shows no interest. Better: "Oh wow! A new car! What kind did you get?"

Person A: "My grandmother is in the hospital."

Poor Response: "Cool story, bro!"

What's wrong with this response?

✓ Correct! This is inappropriate for serious news. Better: "Oh no! Is she okay?"

Errors identified: 0/2

Review

Can you:

use sound and copy responses naturally?
respond appropriately in different social contexts?
show active listening through your responses?

If you can not, practice the interactive activities above.