Lecture Notes: Expressions of Congratulations and Wishes

Introduction

• Discussion on congratulations and wishes and hopes.
• The material is divided into three parts:
  1. Definition and function
  2. Expression
  3. Examples

1. Definition and Function

Congratulating Expression

• Definition: Expressions used to congratulate someone on their achievements.
• Social Function: To congratulate someone on their achievements.
• Examples of Achievements:
  • Graduating from school
  • Winning something
  • Celebrating something new

Generic Structure of Congratulations

• Congratulations Expression:
  • Examples:
    1. Congratulations on your achievement!
    2. Happy birthday!
    3. Happy New Year!
• Example Responses:
  • "Thank you!"
  • "How nice of you to say so!"

2. Wish and Hope

Understanding

• Wish and Hope: Expressions to convey prayers or hopes.
• Social Function: To express wishes and prayers to others.

Sentence Structure of Wish

• Form of Wish Expression:
  1. Wish + Noun / Pronoun
     • Example: "I wish you good luck."
  2. Wish + to Infinitive
     • Example: "I wish to be the best in class."

Sentence Structure of Hope

• Form of Hope Expression:
  1. Hope + to Infinitive
     • Example: "I hope to be a successful designer."
  2. Hope + that + sentence
     • Example: "I hope that my best friend is always happy."

3. Example Dialog

• Example Conversation of Congratulation and Hope:
  • "Happy birthday!"
  • "Thank you! I hope you like it."
  • "I wish you always get the first rank."

Conclusion

• This material aims to help students understand and use expressions of congratulations and wishes well.
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