Meaning
Today's Sentences
- It’s good to learn English.
- It’s good to listen to others.
- It’s good to speak your mind.
- It’s good to help those in need.
- It’s good to love your neighbor.
- Writer's Note
01
It’s good to learn English.
Situation 1
It’s good to learn English.
Why do you think so?
Well, you can communicate with people all around the world.
I guess that’s a good reason to study English.
Situation 2
Should I learn a new language?
Of course.
It’s good to learn English.
Хорошо изучать English.
Why English?
Did you know that learning English helps your job prospects and career skills?
You can even compete in the global job market.
Вы даже можете конкурировать на мировом рынке труда.
02
It’s good to listen to others.
Situation 1
What kind of quality do you look at when you’re on a date?
It’s good to listen to others.
So I look to see if they listen without interrupting.
Поэтому я обращаю внимание на то, слушают ли они, не перебивая.
I hate it when people interrupt.
I find people cut me off when they have so much to say.
Я замечаю, что люди перебивают меня, когда у них много что сказать.
Exactly.
It’s very rude.
Это очень грубо.
Situation 2
Thanks for listening.
You’re so empathetic.
Вы очень чуткий.
Well, it’s good to listen to others.
It helps me understand you and exposes me to different perspectives.
Это помогает мне понять вас и открывает для меня разные точки зрения.
That’s true.
I should try to foster a good listening ear.
Мне следует постараться развить хороший слух.
I think it’s all about awareness and being attentive.
03
It’s good to speak your mind.
Situation 1
It’s good to speak your mind.
But sometimes it seems like if you speak your mind you undergo backlash.
That’s true.
But don’t seek validation from others.
Но не ищите одобрения у других.
I guess speaking your mind is about intellectual independence.
Situation 2
Why are people so vocal about their perspectives?
It’s good to speak your mind.
But not everyone shares the same views.
That’s right, we all have different perspectives.
But never back down from voicing your stance on a topic.
Но никогда не отступайте от выражения своей позиции по какому-либо вопросу.
04
It’s good to help those in need.
Situation 1
I’m going to the hospital.
Why do you visit the hospital every month?
It’s good to help those in need.
NICU needs help caring for new babies.
NICU нуждается в помощи в уходе за новорожденными.
That’s really sweet of you to help them adjust to life.
Situation 2
Is everything okay?
I’m just having a bad day.
These children are giving me an extra hard time today.
Эти дети сегодня доставляют мне особенные трудности.
Hey, it’s good to help those in need.
These kids need your help and you’re doing an amazing job.
Эти дети нуждаются в вашей помощи, и вы делаете потрясающую работу.
Working with special needs children is really rewarding.
But some days are easier than others.
Но некоторые дни легче, чем другие.
05
It’s good to love your neighbor.
Situation 1
What are you up to?
I just finished cutting the grass and thought I’d do the lawn next door as well.
It’s good to love your neighbor.
That’s a nice gesture.
Это хороший жест.
It was no problem.
They’re always so grateful when I do their lawn.
Они всегда так благодарны, когда я ухаживаю за их газоном.
Situation 2
Do you know that saying, ‘Treat others as you would like to be treated’?
I learned that phrase when I was younger.
Treating others with respect reflects a person’s character and true value.
You're right.
It’s good to love your neighbor and treat others with kindness.
Хорошо любить ближнего и относиться к другим с добротой.
Writer's Note
When you use "It's good to", someone is expressing a positive thought or emotion towards something.
- It's good to give it a try.
- It's good to sit upright.
- It's good to eat healthy.
- It's good to sleep earlier.
- It's good to be kind to others.
- It's good to exercise regularly.
- It's good to watch TV at a distance.
- It's good to meditate when you've got a lot on your mind.
How about you? What kind of positive suggestions do you give others? What kind of acts do you consider to be constructive or effective?
If you're reading this post, you've come a long way! Good for you, cheers! 🫶