English grammar
Same subject → glad to; different subject → glad that
Say what you're glad to do, and what you're glad others do.
From the scene I'm glad to meet you
In short
If you're the one doing it, say glad to + verb. If someone else does it, say glad that + sentence.
Your turn
Which one goes with different subject: glad that?
Options: I'm glad to meet you. · I'm glad to be here. · I'm glad that you're so honest.
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different subject: glad that → I'm glad that you're so honest.
How it works
It works like want to / want someone to. Same subject → glad + to + verb: I'm glad to meet you (I'm the one meeting).
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
What, Mum? You're glad (blank) I finally have a girlfriend?
Clue: a full clause with its own subject follows
Options: for · that · to
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What, Mum? You're glad that I finally have a girlfriend?
¿Cómo, mamá? ¿Se alegra de que por fin tenga novia?
Good to know
Different subject → glad + that + clause: I'm glad that you're so honest.
same subject: glad to I'm glad to meet you.
different subject: glad that I'm glad that you're so honest.
Nuria
Well, I'm glad that you're so honest.
Pues yo me alegro de que usted sea tan sincera.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Well, (blank).
Options: I'm glad that you're so honest · I'm glad to meet you · I'm glad to be here
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Nuria
Well, I'm glad that you're so honest.
Pues yo me alegro de que usted sea tan sincera.
same subject: glad to be I'm glad to be here.
Javi
Well... I'm glad to be here with you both.
Bueno... yo me alegro de estar aquí con las dos.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Well... (blank) with you both.
Options: I'm glad to meet you · I'm glad that you're so honest · I'm glad to be here
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Javi
Well... I'm glad to be here with you both.
Bueno... yo me alegro de estar aquí con las dos.
a related idiom I can't wait to meet him.
Nuria
I can't wait to meet him too.
Qué ganas tengo de conocerlo a él también.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) too.
Options: I'm glad that you're so honest · I can't wait to meet him · I'm glad to meet you
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Nuria
I can't wait to meet him too.
Qué ganas tengo de conocerlo a él también.
Common mistake
Not that or for here. The same person is glad and does the next action.
Hello, Doña Gloria. I'm so glad to meet you.
Hola, Doña Gloria. Me alegro mucho de conocerla.
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
| same subject: glad to | I'm glad to meet you. |
|---|---|
| different subject: glad that | I'm glad that you're so honest. |
| same subject: glad to be | I'm glad to be here. |
| a related idiom | I can't wait to meet him. |
More lines from the story
- NuriaHello, Doña Gloria. I'm so glad to meet you.Hola, Doña Gloria. Me alegro mucho de conocerla.
- JaviWhat, Mum? You're glad that I finally have a girlfriend?¿Cómo, mamá? ¿Se alegra de que por fin tenga novia?
- JaviDad? Lost again? We'll wait for you here.¿Papá? ¿Otra vez perdido? Lo esperamos aquí.