Expression of Congratulating and

Complimenting Others

Learning Objective:

By the end of the lesson, students are expected to:

1. Identify the expression of congratulating and complementing along with the

respond.
2. Respond to the expression of congratulating and complementing based on
the context.
3. Giving expression of congratulating and complementing based on the
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 Expression of Congratulation

Congratulation is an expression that we use to give congratulation

utterance when he or she suceeds in doing something.

CONGRATULATING RESPONDING

• I’d be the first to congratulate • It’s very good of you to say so.
you on.... • How nice of you to say so.
• I’d like to congratulate you • Thank you very much for
on... saying so.
• Please accept my warmnest • I’m glad you think so.
congratulations. • Oh, it’s nothing special
• May I congratulate you on... actually.
• I must congratulate you. • Oh, I have a lot to learn yet.
• It was great to hear about... • Thank you.
• Congratulations. • Oh, not really.
• Congratulations on... • Oh, nothing to it, actually.
• Well done. • Oh, thanks.
• Nice done, congratulations!
• Good.

Example of dialogue congratulating:

Eka : Amel, how is your coffe shop so far?

Amel : it’s great! Many people come to my coffe shop.

Eka : Congratulationg! Your coffe shop is the most popular one now.

Amel :Thank you.

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 Task 1

Read the text below carefully. Pay attention to the expressions used to congratulate people.
Pay attention also to the responses.

After a long struggle and hardwork, Wahyu is finally opening his first restaurant.Many of his
friends congratulate him.
Holdhon : Wahyu, congratulations. You deserved it, Man.
Wahyu : Thank you very much. This is because you always help me.
Eka : I am very happy for you, Wahyu. Now, that you finally open your
own reastaurant. I believe the restaurant will be successful.
Wahyu : (replies with a happy tone) Thank you. I cannot forget your help, and
I will still need your help.
Other friends shake his hands and congratulate him too.
Fariz : That’s wonderful, Wahyu.
Wahyu : Oh, thanks.
Ari : Good for you. Good luck.
Wahyu : Thank you very much.
Dyah : Well done.
Wahyu : Thank you for saying so.
Ana : That was great. You must be very proud of your achievement.
Wahyu : Thanks. I’m glad you think so. But I still have to learn a lot.
Iqbal : Please accept my warmest congratulations, Wahyu.
Wahyu : It’s very kind of you to say so. Thank you.
Herfeny : I must congratulate you on your success.
Wahyu : Thank you very much for saying so.

They all celebrate Wahyu success by having lunch together in Wahyu’s restaurant. Every
body is happy.

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 Task 2

Complete the following table with the expressions of congratulations and the
responses you find in the preceding dialogs. The first row is done for you.

Congratulating expression Responding

Congratulations! You deserved it, Man. Thank you very much. Your support means a
lot.

In congratulating, people may make more than one move, for

example, “Congratulations! You deserved it, Man.” Similarly, in
responding to congratulating expressions, people do not only make
one move, like “Thank you very much.” Usually they also say
something else such as “This is because you’re always with me”.

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 Task 3

Complete the following conversations with appropriate words.

Conversation 1
Rani : Hi, Anisa.
Anisa : Hi, you look great in that pink head scarf. What a nice scarf!
Rani : _________________ (1) to say that.
Anisa : I’ve never seen you in that hat. Where did you buy it?
Rani : My mom bought it for me when she went to the market.
Anisa : I see.
Conversation 2
In a classroom
Mr. Makmur : Good morning students, how are you?
Students : We’re good. Thanks.
Fitri : _________________ (2) hair cut, Mr. Makmur.
Mr. Makmur : Thank you very much, Fitri. I heard you won the Math Olympiad. Is it true?
Fitri : Yes, I won the second prize last week.
Mr. Makmur : ____________ (3) to hear that.
Fitri : Thank you very much for saying so.
Conversation 3
Rudi : Hi Ben. How are you?
Beny : Hi, you look great in that black jacket.
Rudi : _______________________ (1) saying so.
Ben : I’ve never seen you in that outfit. Is it new?
Rudi : My sister bought it for me when she went to Singapore.
Ben : Oh, I see.
Rudi : Look. What a nice new hair style! Where did you have a haircut? I like it a lot.
Ben : _________________(2). My brother did it. I can ask him to do yours if you want to.
Rudi : Yes, please. Look! Andi is coming.
Ben : Hi Andi, I heard you won the Speech Contest last month. Congratulations!
_________________ (3)
Rudi : Fantastic! It’s a great job, bro!
Andi : Oh, thanks. It’s ____________________ (4) actually.
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 Expression of Compliment

Compliment is an expression that we show or say to express or give

praise. Some people use compliments to “butter up somebpdy or to
flatter in order to increase good will.

COMPLIMENTING RESPONDING

• I would like compliment you • Thank you. It’s nice of you to

on.. say so.
• I think your... is very nice. • Thank you but realyy isn’t
• I just love your... anything special.
• The... is very delicious. • Thank you. Yours is even
• I really like your... nicer.
• You look fabulous! • I’m glad you like it.
• Fantastic!/ Marvelous! • Thank you.
• That’s nice/beautiful/great. • Thank you so much.
• That’s a beautiful/nice.... • Yeah, thanks!
• ... look(s) nice on you. • You’ve my day.
• What a beautiful...
• You have a nice...

Example of dialogue complimenting:

Wike : Elin, here is a bracelet for you. I made it by myself.

Elin : That’s a beautiful bracelet! Thank you Wike.

Wike : I’m glad you like it.

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 Task 1

Read the dialog silently and carefully. Pay attention to the complimenting
expressions and the responses.
Rahma : Hello. How are things going on, Sinta?

Sinta : Hi. Good, and you?

Rahmi : I’m feeling great today. How was your weekend with your family in Batu?
Sinta : Excellent! We had a lovely time there. You should have gone there with us.
Rahmi : Really? Hey, what a beautiful skirt you are wearing. It matches your blouse.
Sinta : Thanks a lot. My sister bought it for me last month.
Rahmi : Wow! That’s wonderful.
Sinta : Oh, Rahmi, can I ask you something?
Rahmi : Oh, sure. Please.
Sinta : Have you finished writing the book we discussed two months ago?
Rahmi : Yes. Come to my room. Look at this. What do you think?
Sinta : Terrific. I like the cover. Let me see the contents. This book is excellent. You really
did a great job.
Rahmi : Thanks a lot. You’ve inspired me to do this.

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 Task 2

Complete the following table with the expressions of complimenting and the
responses you find in the preceding dialogs. The first row is done for you.

Complimenting expression Responding

What a beautiful skirt. Thanks a lot

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 Task 3

Work in pairs and practice complimenting and responding to the compliments. One
of you become A and the other becomes B.

A1. Suryanti is working really hard. Amel

compliments Suryanti. Suryanti responds to
the compliment happily.

A2. Fitri is showing a very nice drawing.

Fariz compliments Fitri. Fitri responds to
the
compliment.

B1. Wahyu is wearing a new pair of shoes.

Ana compliments Wahyu. Wahyu responds
to the compliment.

B2. Mania looks beautiful in her new skirt.

Arani compliments Mania. Mania responds
to the compliment.