Significado
Used to express approval or acknowledge something positive.
Contexto cultural
Americans use 'That's good' very frequently as a filler to show they are listening. In the UK, 'That's good' can sometimes be understated. People might say 'That's good' even when they are very happy. Japanese speakers might use 'That's good' (Ii desu ne) to show empathy, even if the news isn't personally affecting them. Germans are direct. 'Das ist gut' is a clear, factual statement of approval.
Use it often
It's the safest phrase in English. You can't go wrong using it to show you're listening.
Watch your tone
If you say it flatly, it can sound sarcastic. Use a warm, rising intonation.
Significado
Used to express approval or acknowledge something positive.
Use it often
It's the safest phrase in English. You can't go wrong using it to show you're listening.
Watch your tone
If you say it flatly, it can sound sarcastic. Use a warm, rising intonation.
Add 'to hear'
When someone gives you news, 'That's good to hear' sounds much more natural than just 'That's good'.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence.
A: I got the job! B: ______!
You use 'That's good' to congratulate someone on good news.
Which is the correct way to say this?
A: Let's meet at 5. B: ...
'Good' is the correct adjective.
Finish the conversation.
A: The weather is nice today. B: ______.
It's a positive comment, so 'That's good' is the right response.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Someone tells you they are feeling better.
Feeling better is positive news.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosA: I got the job! B: ______!
You use 'That's good' to congratulate someone on good news.
A: Let's meet at 5. B: ...
'Good' is the correct adjective.
A: The weather is nice today. B: ______.
It's a positive comment, so 'That's good' is the right response.
Someone tells you they are feeling better.
Feeling better is positive news.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it's perfectly fine in casual or semi-formal emails.
No, it's very common. Just make sure your tone is friendly.
Use 'That is excellent' or 'That is very positive'.
'Sounds good' is specifically for agreeing to plans or ideas.
Absolutely not. It will sound like you are mocking the person.
Yes, it is a standard Subject-Verb-Adjective construction.
No, it's an invariant expression.
Yes, it's professional enough for most workplaces.
Yes, it's one of the most common lines in English-language cinema.
'That's good' is positive; 'That's fine' is neutral/accepting.
Frases relacionadas
Sounds good
similarAgreeing to a plan.
That's great
similarMore enthusiastic approval.
Good to hear
builds onReacting to news.
That works
similarConfirming a plan.
