Giving compliments Intermediate Lesson 12

Today we are going to learn: How to give and respond to compliments Common expressions to compliment someone

Glossary: Pay/make/give compliments. Flattery will get you nowhere. You look gorgeous = very beautiful. You’re an easy person to work with.

- Sasha, welcome back. You look gorgeous as always. - Oh, thanks, Maria. It’s great to be here. - You are always so optimistic and cheerful. You are an easy person to work with! - Well I hope so. I think we’re pretty lucky shooting video lessons, getting free pizza and outfits, so I try to enjoy it as much as I can. - I like your attitude. - It’s nice of you to say so. Talking of outfits, this shirt really suits you. - Thanks.

- And this colour really matches your eyes - And this colour really matches your eyes. - Well, flattery will get you nowhere. You’ll have to help me with the next lesson. By the way, I really need someone to sing a song in a lesson and I’ve heard you’ve got a great voice. - Absolutely not! My voice is OK, but I’m happy singing to myself and my husband!

Different ways of giving compliments You’re (always so) + adjective You look + adjective You’re always so optimistic and cheerful. You look gorgeous as always.

Different ways of giving compliments You’ve got a + adjective + noun You’ve got a great voice! You’ve got a fantastic attitude!

Different ways of giving compliments Verbs I like your + noun I like your attitude.

Confusing verbs to suit/to fit/to match/to flatter This dress really suits you. Those trousers flatter you. This colour matches your eyes. I don’t think these jeans fit you, get a bigger pair!

False friends Don’t say ‘This style goes well with you’ False friends Don’t say ‘This style goes well with you’. It is used to talk about opinions and what you agree with. Say ‘you really pull it off’ or ‘it really suits you’!

Responding to compliments Oh, thanks. It’s great to be here. Well I hope so. It’s nice of you to say so. Flattery will get you nowhere. Absolutely not!

Praise Thumbs up! You rock! Well done! Keep up the good work! Awesome!

Task How can you tell someone they’re wearing a beautiful colour? How can you tell someone you like their ideas? How can you tell someone they’re in good shape? How can you tell someone you love their cooking? How can you say ‘thank you’ for a compliment? How can you say something nice to your colleagues who worked over the weekend? How can you say thank you for a wonderful evening?

Answers How can you tell someone they’re wearing a beautiful colour? This colour suits you! How can you tell someone you like their ideas? I like your ideas. You’ve got great ideas! How can you tell someone they’re in good shape? You look so fit! How can you tell someone you love their cooking? I like your cooking. How can you say ‘thank you’ for a compliment? Thanks. I hope so. How can you say something nice to your colleagues who worked over the weekend? Good job! You rock! How can you say thank you for a wonderful evening? I had a great time!

What’s the missing word? Practice What’s the missing word? 1. I ______your new phone! 2. You’ve _____ great taste. 3. It’s _______ great to talk to you. 4. I ______ your attitude. 5. _______ got such a positive outlook. 6. You’re an _____person to work with! 7. You _____ gorgeous tonight. 8. This tie really ______your eyes. 9. This outfit _________you. 10. We finished the lesson! Well _____!

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