This spoken English lesson you will help you to learn useful English speaking expressions to give compliments and also the expressions you can use to receive compliments. We often have to give or receive compliments in our day-to-day English conversation and it’s a good etiquette to compliment someone. This English speaking lesson is from our basic English speaking course conducted at our English speaking institute in Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai.
All of us like to receive compliments because when you get a genuine compliment, it instantly brightens up your mood and makes your day. Let’s have a look at some common expressions to compliment someone about the way they look (appearance)
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English phrases to give compliments.
• You look lovely
• I like your new look
• This colour looks great on you.
• To compliment someone for their talent
• You have an amazing voice
• I love the way you dance
• You are so good at…..sketching, artwork, singing, etc.
• To compliment someone for their work
• You have worked very hard on it, it shows.
• Simply – great job
• It looks like you have put in hours or looks like you have put in a lot of effort
English phrases to give compliments.
Remember it’s best to receive a compliment gracefully instead of feeling awkward and not responding. Some common responses are
• Thank you for saying that
• I appreciate that/it.
• That’s so sweet/ nice of you.
We hope this spoken English lesson has given you a good idea on how to give and receive compliments effectively. Remember a genuine compliment will always be appreciated.
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