[E] Thank you for... (Expressing gratitude)

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Pattern 1

Thanks to... - has a similar meaning to 'because of' when expressing gratitude that is due to someone or something

Examples:

Thanks to the sunny weather, we had a great picnic.

I got a good grade thanks to my teacher's help.

We arrived early thanks to the light traffic.

Ways of expressing gratitude:	Responding to Thanks
I owe you one.	I’m happy to help.
I can’t thank you enough.	Don’t mention it.
I truly appreciate…	Glad to be of help.
You’ve been very helpful.	It's a pleasure.
What you’ve done means a lot to me.	It's nothing.
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for…	Not at all.
How kind of you to…	You’re (most) welcome.

Pattern 2

Thank you for + -ing/noun or thanks for + -ing/noun - used when we want to express gratitude for a specific action that has happened, is happening, or will happen

Examples:

Thank you for sharing your ideas in the meeting.

Thank you for calling me yesterday.

Thanks for picking me up at the station.

Pattern 3

I would be grateful if... - a way to ask for something in a very respectful manner

Examples:

I would be grateful if you could help me with this task.

I would be grateful if you could send me the report by tomorrow.

Pattern 4

Thanks a ton... - used when we want to express a lot of gratitude in a casual and friendly way

- similar to "thanks a lot," or "thanks so much"

Examples:

Thanks a ton for lending me your notes. They were really helpful!

I couldn’t have finished this without your help. Thanks a ton!

Pattern 5

No need to mention - when someone thanks us for something, and we want to say that it wasn’t a big deal or they don’t need to thank us

- a polite way of saying, "It’s okay, you don’t need to thank me"

Examples:

A: Thank you for helping me with my homework!

Oh, no need to mention. I was happy to help!

LET'S READ! 📖

EXPRESSING GRATITUDE

Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.

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Situation:

Anna is expressing her gratitude to John for his help in completing a project.

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Anna

Thanks to your help, I was able to finish the project on time.

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John

I’m happy to help! I know how important it is to get it done quickly.

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Anna

I would be grateful if you could help me with another task tomorrow.

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John

Of course, I’ll be there! No need to mention it.

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Anna

Thanks a ton, John. I truly appreciate all your support!

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John

You’re very welcome, Anna. Anytime!

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Anna

Honestly, I couldn’t have done it without you. You really saved me.

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John

It’s no big deal, Anna. Just let me know if you need more help—I’ve got your back!

QUESTIONS

1. What did Anna say she finished with John's help?

2. What did Anna ask John to do tomorrow?

3. What did John say when Anna told him he saved her?

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I. What are they saying?

Direction: Look at the pictures then choose the correct answer.

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a. I would be grateful if you could teach me how to play the guitar.

b. I'd be grateful if you could fix the guitar.

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a. Thank you for the bouquet of flowers.

b. Thank you for putting the bouquet of flowers on the table.

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a. I cannot thank you enough for taking good care of me.

b. I cannot surprise you as much as I want to.

PART II: How would you say it?

Direction: Make a polite request in the following situations. Use I'd be grateful if ...

Example: Ask your mom to cook a special dinner.

Answer: I’d be grateful if you could cook a special dinner tonight.

1. Ask the waiter to bring you another glass of water.

Answer:

2. Ask a neighbor to look after your dog.

Answer:

3. Ask a friend to pick you up.

Answer:

4. Ask a coworker to make a plan for your annual team building.

Answer:

5. Ask your sister to book a ticket for the upcoming concert in town.

Answer:

LET'S TALK!

Direction: Answer these questions about yourself.

What have others done for you that you’re grateful for?
Have you had a chance to help someone recently? What did you do?
What is something that you’re grateful for in these times?
How do you show your appreciation and gratitude to people?
Do you show your concern for someone in words or through actions?

Pattern 1 Thanks to... - has a similar meaning to 'because of' when expressing gratitude that is due to someone or something

Pattern 2 Thank you for + -ing/noun or thanks for + -ing/noun - used when we want to express gratitude for a specific action that has happened, is happening, or will happen

Pattern 3 I would be grateful if... - a way to ask for something in a very respectful manner

Pattern 4 Thanks a ton... - used when we want to express a lot of gratitude in a casual and friendly way - similar to "thanks a lot," or "thanks so much"

Pattern 5 No need to mention - when someone thanks us for something, and we want to say that it wasn’t a big deal or they don’t need to thank us - a polite way of saying, "It’s okay, you don’t need to thank me"

EXPRESSING GRATITUDE

QUESTIONS

Part I. What are they saying?

PART II: How would you say it?

Pattern 1

Thanks to... - has a similar meaning to 'because of' when expressing gratitude that is due to someone or something

Pattern 2

Thank you for + -ing/noun or thanks for + -ing/noun - used when we want to express gratitude for a specific action that has happened, is happening, or will happen

Pattern 3

I would be grateful if... - a way to ask for something in a very respectful manner

Pattern 4

Thanks a ton... - used when we want to express a lot of gratitude in a casual and friendly way

- similar to "thanks a lot," or "thanks so much"

Pattern 5

No need to mention - when someone thanks us for something, and we want to say that it wasn’t a big deal or they don’t need to thank us

- a polite way of saying, "It’s okay, you don’t need to thank me"