| Congratulating | Consoling | |
| Поздравления | Слова утешения | |
| Congratulations! | That's too bad/a pity/a shame | |
| Поздравляю! | Как жаль! | |
| Well done! | Don't let it get you down | |
| Молодец, браво! | Не расстраивайся из-за этого! | |
| Brilliant! / Excellent! | Never mind. | |
| Здорово! | Полно, не обращай внимания! | |
| I'm (really) happy for you! | Don't worry. | |
| Я рад за тебя! | Не волнуйся! | |
| Good for you! | You'll be fine/OK/alright. | |
| Молодец! | Все будет хорошо. | |
| That's great/fantastic news! | I'm so sorry. | |
| Это великолепная, прекрасная | Мне очень жаль. | |
| новость! | It's not as bad as it seems. | |
| Все не так плохо как кажется. |
2. Read the dialogs and underline the phrases used for congratulating and consoling. What is the situation in each dialog?
1. A: What's the matter, Tom? You look a bit upset.
B: Yeah, I am upset, actually. I just got a 'C' in my Physics exam.
A: Never mind. It's not as bad as you think. It's still a passing grade.
B: I suppose.
2. A: Georgia? Are you free after class?
B: Yes, lam. Why?
Well, I got my driving license yesterday, and I thought we could go out for a bite to eat.
Oh my goodness! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you!