Wah How to use "That's what"

We can introduce a topic you want to talk about by using a noun or gerund and then use that's what to say something about it.

• Wasabi! That's what Japanese food is (all) about!
• Positive thinking! That's what this job is about!
• Listening and speaking! That's what learning language is all about!
• Mountains and forest! That's what the outback is all about!
• Money! That's what Mark thinks about all time!
• Patience! That's what being a receptionist is all about!
• Computer! That's what a programmer is all about!
• Journey! That's what Peter thinks about all day!
• Hard work! That's what this job is all about!

Football! That's what Isco Alarcón thinks about all day!

Wah How to use "Need / Want + Gerund (ing)"

To talk about jobs that someone needs to do, you can use need / want + gerund.

• The grass needs cutting. (Someone needs to cut the grass.)
• These windows need cleaning. (These windows need to be cleaned.)
• Her hair looks like it wants washing.
• This carpet wants cleaning.
• I think it will rain soon, the windows want closing now.

In informal British English, want + ing is commonly used, whereas need + ing is more widely used in standard British English.