Welcome to this English lesson focused on expressing good wishes to someone. Whether it’s for a birthday, a celebration, a special occasion, or just to show sympathy, knowing how to wish something to someone is a valuable skill in the English language.
So, let’s explore some useful phrases and expressions together!
Birthday:
Happy Birthday! –
The most common way to wish someone a happy birthday.
May all your wishes come true.
– A more formal expression conveying the hope that all the person’s wishes come true.
Have a wonderful birthday!
– A warm way to wish someone a special day.
Celebrations:
Merry Christmas!
– Used during the Christmas period to wish joy and happiness.
Happy Holidays!
– A more general expression used to wish someone a happy holiday season, whether it’s Christmas, New Year, or other celebrations.
Wishing good luck:
Good luck!
– A common expression to wish someone success in an endeavor or situation.
May luck be with you!
– A more imaginative way to express the wish that the person has good luck.
Wishing a speedy recovery:
Get well soon!
– A common expression to wish someone a quick recovery.
I hope you get well soon.
– A more personal expression to show support and the hope that the person recovers quickly.
New year:
Happy New Year!
Used to wish someone a coming year filled with happiness and success.
May the new year bring you joy and prosperity.
A more elaborate expression to wish someone a good new year.
You now have some useful phrases and expressions for wishing something to someone in English. Feel free to use them in your daily interactions to show your kindness and support towards others. Remember that expressing good wishes is an integral part of English-speaking culture and can create warm connections with the people you meet. Good luck and best wishes in your journey of learning English!
