Congratulating&Complimenting
Practice 1
Complete the following dialogues with the sentences given in the box!
• How nice of you to say so.
• Congratulation on your wedding.
• Congratulations.
• Thank you very much.
1. Nadya : I heard that you have married with Andy, is it right?
Bella : Of course yes. We were married last month.
Nadya : Wow! Congratulation on your wedding.
Bella: Thank you so much.
2. Moni: Elly, would you like to try this cake?
Ellyy : Sure, thanks. What is the occasion?
Moni : I just graduated at last grade of Senior High School.
Elly : I must congratulate you on being the smartest student.
Moni : Oh ....How nice of you to say so.
3. Alma: I heard you got promoted today to become a supervisor.
Charlie: I did. I’ve been waiting for this day to come
Alma: Congratulations, then. Wish you all the best luck!
Charlie: Thank you very much. Good luck for you, too.
4. Coach: It was a great match! Congratulations. Dan! How do you feel now?
Dan: This is unbelievable. Did I really beat him?
Coach: What are you talking about? You deserve it
Dan: I’d never be able to do this without you, Coach. Thank you!
Practice 2
Let’s Speak Up
After you have finished completing Practice 1, try to practice the dialogue with your
friend. Pay attention to the pronunciation and the intonation.
Practice 3
Let’s Talk
Complete the following dialogue based on the situation given and practice it with
your friends.
Situation : Your neighbour and also your best friend, Hamid, is accepted as an exchange
student in University of Tokyo. He had studied hard to join this program and he had
competed with more than 500 other students across the country.
You : Hamid, is the news about the exchange student true?
Hamid : Yes, It is. I am accepted as an exchange student in University of Tokyo.
You :Wow..congratulation Hamid.
Hamid :Thank you. I have studied hard for that.
You :Yes, I know how you prepared for the program. You deserve it.
Hamid :Thanks a lot.
Practice 4
Make a congratulating card about one of the following topics. Choose one!
a. Your friend has just been announced as the winner of the National Athletic
Championship
b. Your neighbor has just got a promotion as a General Manager.
c. Your sister has just passed her Mathematics Olympiad.
Practice 1
Complete the dialogue with the sentences given in the box!
• Thanks. They’re limited edition.
• I am glad you think so.
• What an outstanding student she is.
• It was very beautiful
1. Indri: Hi, Ajeng. I heard that your daughter scores the highest grades in the class.
Ajeng: Yes, she does.
Indri: What an outstanding student she is.
Ajeng: Thanks.
Indri: You must be very proud of her.
Ajeng: Of course, I am
2. Mike: Hey, are they new shoes?
Edward: Yeah. I bought them yesterday.
Mike: I have to admit that I’m jealous of your shoes.
Edward: Thanks. They’re limited edition.
Mike: No wonder they’re really superb. Lucky you!
3. Mindo: Linda, how was the scenery on the mountain?
Linda: It was very beautiful Mindo, just like in the movie
Mindo: Really? I would like to go there someday
Linda: Yes, you should go there and take some pictures.Mindo: Yeah Linda, wish me luck.
4. Hena: Wina, I heard you joined a speech contest. How was the result?
Wina: Yes, Hena. Thanks to God, I got the first place.
Hena: Really? Wow you’re such a talented student Wina!
Wina: Haha! I am glad you think so.
Hena: You make me proud, my friend
Practice 3
Let’s Talk
Complete the following dialogue based on the situation given and practice it with
your friends.
Situation : You have just heard that your friend, Santi, has won an English Speech
Competetion. You congratulate her and give compliment to her because you know that she
has worked hard on the competition:
You :Santi, I have just got the news that you won an English Speech Competetion.
Santi : Yes, I got the first winner.
You : wow. You are amazing.
Santi : Ah, It’s nothing.
You : No, It’s a very good achievement. You are the best.
Santi : I’m glad you think so. Thanks.
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