40 ways to say thank you in English
About course
Which phrase is the second most popular among Ukrainians abroad? Yes, this is the phrase thank you. Ukrainians keep thanking the Poles, the British, the Germans for their help to Ukraine during the war that Russia is waging against us.
Therefore, the topic of this course is very relevant now - we decided to teach you how to thank in English in different ways. This course will come in handy when a simple thank you is not enough.
Well, you probably know which phrase is the first in popularity, don’t you?
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Level:
Intermediate
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25 minutes
- 1 lesson
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
Course program
LESSON 1
Informal Phrases
Informal ways to say thank you in English. Table with phrases and situations. Examples
Formal Phrases
Formal situations. How to thank in English in formal correspondence or in a business setting. Table with examples
Tasks
Tasks for practicing
Test
Check how well you learned the topic
Vocabulary
List of vocabulary from this course
Who is this course for
For those who say "thank you" three hundred times a day.
For those who want to enrich their English.
If it’s important for you to understand the nuances of English.
For those who do not understand why your "thanks" can offend another person.
What will you get after the course
You will be able to say thanks in English in many ways. There will be 40 phrases and constructions of formal and informal style in your use.
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Level:
Intermediate
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25 minutes
- 1 lesson
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
If you travel a lot or work with foreigners, you are bound to encounter many situations in your life where you need to express gratitude in English. And a simple "thanks" is unlikely to be enough, as circumstances and interlocutors can be quite different. Agree, thanking a stranger who helped you find the restroom at the airport will be different from thanking a boss who decided to double your salary. So let’s figure out how to express gratitude in English in both formal and informal situations.
New vocabulary to say “thank you” in English in various ways
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Word for expressing gratitude in English |
Meaning |
Example |
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Gratitude |
Helps to express a strong feeling of thankfulness for assistance someone has given you. |
I feel enormous gratitude to my teachers who gave me my profession. |
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Gratefulness |
Used to express warm and deep gratitude for kindness received. |
I feel an incredible sense of gratefulness for the kindness of the doctors who were with me during the birth. |
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Appreciative |
An expression of gratitude and recognition of the value of someone's action. |
I cooked dinner as a token of appreciation for your help.(I cooked dinner because I appreciate your help). |
Did you notice that each of the English gratitude words we listed has the same translation in Ukrainian? English can be tricky like that! But don’t be afraid or shy away from the challenge. At the end, we’ll tell you how to quickly and effectively learn all the words related to expressing gratitude.
How to say “thank you” in informal situations
To deepen your English skills even when talking to friends, we recommend memorizing a few useful informal expressions that help convey gratitude:
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Phrase |
Meaning |
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I owe you one |
It emphasizes that you’re happy to repay the favor for the help received. |
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Cheers |
This word is usually used when making toast and clinking glasses. However, in informal culture, it can be used as a thank you instead of the usual phrases |
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I’m forever indebted |
It can emphasize not only recently received help but also all the other efforts someone has made for you. |
How to express gratitude in English at work or in formal situations
In formal situations, it’s important not only to express gratitude but also to maintain distance and professional hierarchy with the interlocutor. This applies both to face-to-face communication and correspondence. So here are some phrases that will come in handy in any business situation:
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Phrase |
Meaning |
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Thank you for taking the time |
This phrase is appropriate when it was difficult for someone to provide you with a service, or their help wasn’t quite what you expected. |
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Much appreciated |
A great short way to express gratitude in communication with internet store managers. Concise and sincere. |
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Thanks for your hard work |
If someone put in tremendous effort to complete a project, acknowledge this by saying: "Thanks for your hard work." |
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Much obliged |
These words should be used in situations where you wouldn’t have achieved something without the person's help. |
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Thanks in advance |
When asking someone for a favor in a conversation or correspondence, it’s always appropriate to add "thanks in advance." This emphasizes the importance of your request. |
Learn how to say thank you in English in 40 different ways
To help you quickly memorize common alternatives to "thanks," we have created a new course. It consists of a very detailed lesson, covering both formal and informal expressions of gratitude in English. You’ll not only receive ready-made phrases but also examples and descriptions of situations where these expressions are appropriate to use. As we mentioned above, many English words may have the same translation in Ukrainian. So we’ve done everything to help you see and feel this difference.
To ensure that you learn to say thank you in English like a native speaker, we’ve included in the course:
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Exercises – tasks that will help you better retain the new information.
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A test – to check how successfully you’ve completed the lesson.
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A dictionary – we’ve gathered all the new words together to make them easier for you to learn.
And this course also offers valuable insight into when a simple "thank you" can turn into an insult!
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