Expressing disappointment and sympathy
Tóm tắt
Learners distinguish disappointment from sympathy and respond supportively to difficult social experiences.
Hiểu bài
Disappointment expressions include What a pity/shame!, It’s a pity that ..., How disappointing, and That’s too bad. Sympathy can be expressed with I’m sorry to hear that, I can sympathise with you, That’s so sad, and I know how it feels. Learners complete and practise conversations about difficult social experiences. Disappointment comments on an unfortunate event, while sympathy explicitly acknowledges another person’s feelings or situation. A sensitive response should not minimise bullying or other harm.