English grammar
I'm glad (that) / they love that + clause
Say what makes you happy about other people.
From the scene I'm glad you're here
In short
After glad and love, you can use (that) + a normal sentence: I'm glad you're here. The verb stays normal.
Your turn
Which one goes with they love that + clause?
Options: They love that we're both here. · I'm glad you're here. · I'm glad you say that.
Show answer
they love that + clause → They love that we're both here.
How it works
Feeling adjectives and verbs like glad and love can take a that-clause, and that is often dropped: I'm glad (that) you're here.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
And I'm glad that you're more nervous than (blank).
Options: mine · me · my
Show answer
And I'm glad that you're more nervous than me.
Y a mí me alegra que estés más nervioso que yo.
Good to know
The verb inside stays completely normal, usually in the present tense: they love that we're both here.
I'm glad (that) + clause I'm glad you're here.
they love that + clause They love that we're both here.
Javi
Very well. They love that we're both here.
Muy bien. Les encanta que estemos aquí los dos.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Very well. (blank).
Options: I'm glad you're here · I'm glad you say that · They love that we're both here
Show answer
Javi
Very well. They love that we're both here.
Muy bien. Les encanta que estemos aquí los dos.
I'm glad + a fact about you I'm glad you say that.
Nuria
That's good. I'm glad you say that.
Qué bien. Me alegra que digas eso.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
That's good. (blank).
Options: They love that we're both here · I'm glad you say that · I'm glad you're here
Show answer
Nuria
That's good. I'm glad you say that.
Qué bien. Me alegra que digas eso.
will be glad (future) They'll be glad you're coming.
Your turn
What goes with They'll be glad you're coming.?
Options: I'm glad (that) + clause · they love that + clause · will be glad (future)
Show answer
They'll be glad you're coming. → will be glad (future)
Common mistake
Not if or for here. 'that' can also be left out.
Nuria! I'm so glad that you're here.
¡Nuria! Me alegra mucho que estés aquí.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| I'm glad (that) + clause | I'm glad you're here. |
|---|---|
| they love that + clause | They love that we're both here. |
| I'm glad + a fact about you | I'm glad you say that. |
| will be glad (future) | They'll be glad you're coming. |
More lines from the story
- JaviNuria! I'm so glad that you're here.¡Nuria! Me alegra mucho que estés aquí.
- NuriaAnd I'm glad that you're more nervous than me.Y a mí me alegra que estés más nervioso que yo.
- JaviImpossible. They already know you're hardworking and nice.Imposible. Ya saben que eres trabajadora y simpática.
- JaviRelax. They'll be really glad that you're coming to dinner.Tranquila. Les va a alegrar mucho que vengas a la cena.