GIVE AND RESPOND TO COMPLIMENTS

In this topic, you will learn how to give compliments and respond to them in English. A compliment is a kind and positive comment about someone’s appearance, personality, skills, or work. Compliments help build friendly relationships and show appreciation. You will learn simple phrases to say something nice to someone and how to reply politely.

Examples:

You look great today!
I love your new haircut!
That was a delicious meal — you’re a great cook!
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
That’s very kind of you.

Giving compliments makes people feel happy and confident. Responding to compliments with a smile and kind words is polite and friendly.

📚 GRAMMAR (with examples)

1. Use of “You are…” + adjective

We use “You are” with adjectives to describe a person positively.

You are very kind.
You are a talented artist.

2. Use of “I like / I love…” + noun

To compliment someone’s things or style.

I like your jacket.
I love your hairstyle.

3. Responding with “Thank you” + extra phrase

Be polite and show appreciation.

Thank you! That’s very sweet of you.
Thanks! I’m glad you like it.

🗂️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

Compliment – A nice or kind comment about someone.
Polite – Respectful and kind in behavior or speech.
Appearance – How someone looks.
Talented – Having a natural ability to do something well.
Friendly – Kind and easy to talk to.
Kind – Nice and caring to others.
Style – The way someone dresses or looks.
Smile – To show happiness on your face.
Respect – A good opinion of someone’s actions or qualities.
Nice – Pleasant or good.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

To Give Compliments:

You look great today!
I love your shoes.
That was amazing work!
You’re very good at this.
Nice job!

To Respond to Compliments:

Thank you so much!
That’s very kind of you.
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
I’m glad you like it.
Thank you! You made my day.

✏️ SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

You are very talented.
I love your new dress.
That was a great presentation.

Negative Sentences (used in a polite, self-humble way)

Oh, it’s nothing special.
I’m not that good, but thank you!
I still have a lot to learn.

Questions

Do you like my haircut?
Was my speech okay?
What do you think of my painting?

Answers

Yes, your haircut looks amazing!
Your speech was great — well done!
I love your painting. You’re very creative.

🗣️ Long CONVERSATION

Maya: Wow, your presentation today was excellent!
Liam: Thank you so much, Maya! I was a bit nervous.
Maya: Well, it didn’t show. You spoke very clearly and confidently.
Liam: That’s really kind of you. I practiced a lot last night.
Maya: It paid off! And by the way, I like your new shirt.
Liam: Thanks! I got it yesterday. I’m glad you like it.
Maya: Keep up the good work, Liam.
Liam: Thanks, Maya! You always encourage me.

📖 Long READING

Anna is a very friendly person. She often gives compliments to others. When she sees her friend’s new haircut, she says, “You look great!” When her brother cooks dinner, she tells him, “This is delicious!” Anna believes that compliments can make people smile and feel good.

Anna also knows how to respond to compliments. When someone says, “Nice dress!” she replies, “Thanks, I really like it too.” When her teacher says, “Good job on your homework,” she says, “Thank you, I worked hard on it.” Anna understands that both giving and receiving compliments are important in building good relationships.