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Congratulating a promotion in English

Everyday English for congratulating a promotion. Key line: “I heard the news—huge congrats on the promotion!”

Full script

LinHey, Mia, I heard the news—huge congrats on the promotion!
ThemThanks! I'm still getting used to people calling me boss.
LinYou earned it. So, do I need to schedule my jokes now?
ThemOnly the bad ones. The really bad ones need approval forms.
LinGot it. I'll bring snacks and one excellent joke tomorrow.
ThemBring two jokes. One for me, one for my new desk.
LinDeal. And seriously, I'm really happy for you.
ThemThanks, Lin. My desk can't wait to hear your career-changing comedy.

Key phrases

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Congrats

✓ Huge congrats.

Casual, warm congratulations

Natural in speech, good with people you know

Deserved

✓ You earned it.

Praise for success by real effort

Say they got it through ability and work

Happy

✓ I'm really happy for you.

Show personal happiness for them

Don't miss "for you"

Adjusting

✓ I'm still getting used to...

Say you are still adjusting...

Use for getting used to a new situation

Quick answers

Congrats: what to say in English

Say “Huge congrats.” — casual, warm congratulations. Natural in speech, good with people you know.

Deserved: what to say in English

Say “You earned it.” — praise for success by real effort. Say they got it through ability and work.

Happy: what to say in English

Say “I'm really happy for you.” — show personal happiness for them. Don't miss "for you".

Adjusting: what to say in English

Say “I'm still getting used to...” — say you are still adjusting. Use for getting used to a new situation.

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