1. Good and bad news.

Watch the video and answer the questions.

2. Good and bad news.

Watch the video again and match the news with the correct person.

3. Congratulating and expressing sorrow.

Complete the conversation with one of the options.

4. Practise the expressions.

Listen to, repeat and record the expressions.

Listen, and put the expressions in the order that you hear them. Then listen again, and practise saying them.

5. Listen and speak.

Listen to these situations. Can you choose the best response before you hear it? Listen again and practise saying the response.

Responses:

  • That's amazing!
  • Better luck next time.
  • I'm really very sorry.
  • Many happy returns!
  • Congratulations!
  • I hope you get well soon.
  • That's bad news.

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