English - Agreement

Lesson 82 of 139

Goal: Quick responses that keep conversations friendly

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Welcome! This short lesson helps you reply quickly and naturally when you agree with someone. We'll practice two common short replies and use them in a small conversation.

Level A2: In this lesson (82) you'll practice two handy agreement phrases: "Good idea." and "Absolutely." We'll hear them, repeat them, and use them in a tiny conversation so you can join social plans and agree clearly. This lesson is CEFR-aligned and focused on everyday spoken responses.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

Hear and repeat two short agreement replies used in everyday talk.
Use "Good idea." to accept suggestions and "Absolutely." to give strong yes/confirmation.
Practice with quizzes and short speaking prompts to build confidence at A2 level.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Good idea.

Show agreement that a suggestion is positive

Meaning: Good idea. — Show agreement that a suggestion is positive. Examples: "Let's walk to the café." — "Good idea." / "We can meet earlier to finish work." — "Good idea."

When to use: Use this when someone suggests something and you want to accept or support that suggestion quickly.

Tip: Don't use it for yes/no questions. For a direct yes, 'Absolutely.' may be more natural.

Let's walk to the café.

Good idea.

We can meet earlier to finish work.

Good idea.

Absolutely.

Strongly agree or show positive acknowledgment in a short response.

Meaning: Absolutely. — Strongly agree or give clear confirmation. Examples: "Will you come to the meeting?" — "Absolutely." / "Do you want extra coffee?" — "Absolutely."

When to use: Use this for a strong yes, to confirm something, or to show strong agreement quickly.

Tip: Avoid using 'Absolutely.' for mild suggestions where you only want to say 'that's a good idea' — that can sound stronger than intended.

Will you come to the meeting?

Absolutely.

Do you want extra coffee?

Absolutely.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Anna and David plan a short weekend activity.

Two colleagues talking about a plan and responding with quick agreement phrases during an English listening practice.

What do Anna and David decide to do?

Anna

Let's go for a walk in the park on Saturday.

David

Good idea.

Anna

We can bring coffee and a blanket.

David

Absolutely.

Anna

Shall we meet at 10?

David

Good idea.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Someone says: "Let's invite Sarah to join us." You agree with the suggestion. Which reply fits best?

A colleague asks, "Can you send the report by 5pm?" You will do it and want to confirm strongly. Which reply fits best?

Your friend suggests leaving earlier to avoid traffic. You want to accept. Which short reply is most natural?

Someone offers you extra coffee: "Do you want more coffee?" You want to say a strong yes. Which reply is best?

Maria: "Can you handle the presentation tomorrow?" Carlos: "Absolutely."

Maria: "Can you handle the presentation tomorrow?" Carlos: "___"

Jon: "Let's pick up snacks before the party." Amy: "Good idea."

Jon: "Let's pick up snacks before the party." Amy: "___"

Liam: "We can start the meeting at 9 to finish early." Nora: "Good idea."

Liam: "We can start the meeting at 9 to finish early." Nora: "___"

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

Good idea.

Show agreement that a suggestion is positive

Say this phrase out loud:

Absolutely.

Strongly agree or confirm