English grammar
I've heard (that)…, according to…, apparently, it seems…, people say…
Pass on gossip and rumours without saying they're true.
From the scene Apparently…
In short
Pass on a rumour with I've heard (that), according to + person, apparently, it seems (that), or people say (that).
Your turn
Which one goes with naming the source?
Options: apparently, Javi ordered flowers · according to Doña Elena, it's all decided · I've heard there's a wedding
Show answer
naming the source → according to Doña Elena, it's all decided
How it works
These phrases pass on a rumour without saying it's true: I've heard (that) + clause — no of or about before a clause.
Good to know
According to + a person; apparently or it seems (that) + clause; people say (that) + clause.
news you picked up I've heard there's a wedding
Tomás
Nuria! I've heard there's a wedding.
¡Nuria! Me he enterado de que hay boda.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Nuria! (blank).
Options: Apparently, Javi ordered flowers · I've heard there's a wedding · According to Doña Elena
Show answer
Tomás
Nuria! I've heard there's a wedding.
¡Nuria! Me he enterado de que hay boda.
naming the source according to Doña Elena, it's all decided
Tomás
Yours, of course. According to Doña Elena, it's all decided.
La tuya, claro. Según Doña Elena, ya está todo decidido.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Yours, of course. (blank).
Options: I've heard there's a wedding · Apparently, Javi ordered flowers · According to Doña Elena, it's all decided
Show answer
Tomás
Yours, of course. According to Doña Elena, it's all decided.
La tuya, claro. Según Doña Elena, ya está todo decidido.
a rumour, no source apparently, Javi ordered flowers
Tomás
Apparently, Javi ordered flowers for the flat.
Por lo visto, Javi pidió flores para el piso.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) for the flat.
Options: Apparently, Javi ordered flowers · I've heard there's a wedding · According to Doña Elena
Show answer
Tomás
Apparently, Javi ordered flowers for the flat.
Por lo visto, Javi pidió flores para el piso.
what seems true it seems you've already bought the dress
Tomás
It seems you've already bought the dress.
Al parecer, ya compraste el vestido.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: It seems you've already bought the dress · I've heard there's a wedding · According to Doña Elena, it's all decided
Show answer
Tomás
It seems you've already bought the dress.
Al parecer, ya compraste el vestido.
what everyone says people say the priest already has a date
Tomás
People say the priest already has a date.
Dicen que el cura ya tiene fecha.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: People say the priest already has a date · I've heard there's a wedding · According to Doña Elena, it's all decided
Show answer
Tomás
People say the priest already has a date.
Dicen que el cura ya tiene fecha.
Common mistake
Not heard of or heard about here. Hear + a clause: no preposition.
Nuria! I've heard there's a wedding.
¡Nuria! Me he enterado de que hay boda.
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
| news you picked up | I've heard there's a wedding |
|---|---|
| naming the source | according to Doña Elena, it's all decided |
| a rumour, no source | apparently, Javi ordered flowers |
| what seems true | it seems you've already bought the dress |
| what everyone says | people say the priest already has a date |
More lines from the story
- NuriaThere's no wedding, Tomás. We're just moving in together.Que no hay boda, Tomás. Solo nos mudamos juntos.