Offering Sympathy
Functional English
Low Int
All ages
Grades 9–12
Students review language and useful expressions for offering sympathy and condolences. They practice common English phrases for offering and accepting sympathy. They also practice writing a bereavement card. You can download or stream the audio that goes with this lesson. Includes assessment tasks.
Focus
life skills
speaking
listening
writing
expressions of sympathy
real-world task
conversation
writing a sympathy note
interactive
assessment
Vocabulary
sympathy
condolences
acquaintance
appreciate
bereaved
deceased
loved one
disappointment
passed away
comforting
gratitude