Phrases Conversational Starters and Small Talk

That's interesting.

B2

Meaning

Expressing polite interest in what someone said.

Example sentences

John: 'I just learned how to play the ukulele.'

Alice: 'That's interesting. How long have you been practicing?'

John: 'That's interesting. I've always wanted to try that myself.'

Alice: 'I'm thinking about taking a pottery class.'