Work in pairs. Practice the following mini-talks about expressing thanks and other feelings.

1) Giving Thanks to People

A: Thank you for the happy time.

B: It's nice to have you with us.

A: I shall never forget this weekend.

B: Me, either. It was / has been so pleasant.

2) Congratulating People on Winning a Prize

A: Congratulations on winning the first prize!

B: Thank you very much.

A: We all feel very proud of you.

B: Thanks. Let's go and have a drink.

3) Expressing Thanks for Others' Help

A: Professor Smith, thank you very much for your advice on my paper!

B: It's my pleasure to be of some help.

A: I could never be so successful without your help.

B: I always know that you could do well.

4) Making Apologies to Others

A: I'm so sorry for being late again.

B: Never mind, but it's a lesson for you to learn.

A: Please forgive me one more time.

B: Oh, just see it doesn't happen again, will you?

5) Expressing Regret

A: Sorry, Madam. The express delivery to you is a bit late.

B: Forget it. I know the traffic jam here.

A: I hope it would not cause any problem to you.

B: Don't worry. It's not your fault.

Gift cards / notes are very useful for expressing thanks and good wishes on some social occasions. It is also important for us to learn how to reply to them properly. Read the following sample carefully and try to use the information to practice short dialogues.

Read the following sample dialogues and try to perform your own tasks.

Thank You for the Beautiful Flowers

Joyce: Hello, Mary!

Mary: Hi, Joyce. How are you feeling now?

Joyce: Oh, much better. Thank you. And thank you very much for the roses. They are so lovely!

Mary: I’m glad you like them. They are from my own garden.

Joyce: Yes, I know. Some of the flowers opened this morning, so beautiful and sweet!

Mary: I know you love flowers, and I hope you’ll enjoy keeping them.

Joyce: I sure will. You are always so thoughtful, Mary.

Mary: I’m glad you like the flowers.

Congratulations on the Promotion

Mr. Black: Congratulations, Mr. Alright! I’ve got the good news that you were named Outstanding Manager.

Mr. Alright: Thank you, Mr. Black.

Mr. Black: I really feel happy for you. I know you deserve the honor.

Mr. Alright: It’s very kind of you to say so.

Mr. Black: I have visited one of your branches and I was very much impressed.

Mr. Alright: I owe much to your kind help and support to our company, Mr. Black.

Mr. Black: I’m sure you and your company will be more successful in the coming year.

Mr. Alright: Thanks for your kind words. I’m looking forward to our continued cooperation in the future.

Listen to 10 sentences for workplace communication cross-referenced with their Chinese translations. 

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