Learn English and Learn About The Powerful Value of Saying Thank You

“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson.

In post today's about “Gratitude” you will not only practise your listening skills but also learn the powerful value of the expression: “Thank you”

This video activity is for intermediate English students. Are you ready? Let's start then! I hope you like it!

"Cultiva el hábito de ser agradecido por todo lo bueno que viene a ti, y de dar gracias continuamente. Y porque todas las cosas han contribuido a su progreso, debe incluir todas las cosas en su gratitud." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

En el posteo de hoy acerca de la "Gratitud" no sólo practicará sus habilidades de escucha, sino también aprenderá el poderoso valor de la expresión: "Thank you"

Esta actividad con video es para alumnos de inglés intermedio. ¿Está listo? ¡Empecemos entonces! ¡Espero que le guste!

"Cultive o hábito de ser grato por toda boa coisa que vem até você, e dá graças continuamente. E porque todas as coisas contribuíram para o seu avanço, você deve incluir todas as coisas em sua gratidão." - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

No post de hoje sobre "Gratidão" você vai praticar suas habilidades de escuta, mas também vai aprender o poderoso valor da expressão: "Thank you"

Esta atividade de vídeo é para estudantes de inglês de nível intermediário. Você está pronto? Vamos começar então! Espero que você goste!

“The Amazing Effects of Gratitude”

1- Watch the following video no more than twice (no pauses allowed) and then, answer the questions.  

A- According to the Roman philosopher Cicero… What is gratitude?

B- According to scientists… Is gratitude a basic emotion?

C- Has gratitude been studied by scientists in the last 100 years?

D- Is gratitude associated with the brain activity? If so, in which areas?

E- In a study, how long did people write down 3 things that went well each day and why? What happened after 6 months?

F- Does gratitude improve your health? What do the studies say?

G- Write the expression that is used as a synonym of gratitude: _______   ________   _______

H- Do you agree with this expression? “Being grateful makes people happier and healthier”  

(You can send your answers to contato@elearningforall.org and we will be glad to read them and provide you with some feedback)

2- Vocabulary! Let's expand our vocabulary now by learning other ways to say “Thank you”

• If you want to emphasize your gratitude, or be very polite, you can say the above expressions.

“Thank you so much for helping me out today.”
“You’re looking well.” “Thanks.”
“Thank you very much for dinner – it was great.”
“Thanks a lot for looking after the children.”
“Thanks very much for making dinner tonight.”

• This is an informal way of thanking someone:

“I loved the present, thanks a bunch!”

• This expression is a very formal way of thanking someone for something they have done for you:

“I am much obliged to you for your patience during the recent difficulties.”
“You can use the facilities whilst you are in the club”. “Much obliged.”

• The above expressions are informal ways of thanking someone who has helped you in a difficult situation:

“Thanks for giving me a lift to the station. You saved my life.”
“Thanks for the advice. I owe you one.”
“Thanks for helping me out with the essay. I owe you big time.”

• This is another informal way of thanking someone which is frequently used in British English.

“Here’s that book you wanted to borrow.” “Oh, cheers.”
“Would you like a drink?” “That’d be great. Cheers.”

• This is a formal way of saying thank you used in letters and emails:

“Many thanks for the lovely present.”

ACTIVITY: Choose 3 of the expressions above and make some sentences exemplifying the differents situations/contexts in which you'd use them!

Thank you so much for reading this post! I'll be waiting for your answers!

Malena