Congratulating Someone - Functional Language
Practise congratulating someone at B2–C1 level with useful phrase patterns and short situation-based responses. A separate page of suggested answers supports checking and discussion of other appropriate responses.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Useful phrase patterns
- Situation-based response practice
- Space for written responses
- Suggested answers on page 2
Recognise achievement with a tone appropriate to colleagues, teams and clients.
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and use the suggested answers on page 2 after they have compared their own responses.
- Compare congratulations on a promotion with formal recognition of ten years in business.
- Write the eight responses, mentioning the qualification, research award or other specific achievement.
- Practise acknowledging a team's contract win and crediting the whole team's contribution.
Support and extension
Provide achievement/contribution notes. Extend by varying formal and conversational versions without making every response sound ceremonial.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
