Essential English Phrases For Replying to Good News

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  Let's get started with today's lesson.

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  Do you ever hear good news in English, and you're not sure how to respond?

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  Don't just say, okay, or nice.

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  Instead, use one of the natural and expressive phrases from this video.

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  When someone shares their good news, your response matters,

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  and the right phrase shows that you're friendly, confident, and fluent.

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  So let's learn the best English phrases for reacting to good news in a natural way.

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  You can download a free guide full of phrases

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  for responding to both good and bad news by clicking on the link in the video description.

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  Enter your email address and I'll send you that free PDF guide right away.

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  We'll start with the word congratulations.

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  Say congratulations when something good happens to a person like getting engaged or married,

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  having a baby,

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  having a wedding anniversary, being accepted into college or graduating from college,

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  getting a job or promotion.

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