Making and Accepting Compliments

This lesson introduces learners to the typical conversation where a child makes a compliment, and the mom responds. It focuses on how to give and receive compliments politely and gracefully

Mom: Wow, your drawing is amazing! I love how you used so many bright colors.
Child: Thanks, Mom! I worked really hard on it. I’m happy you like it.
Mom: You should be proud. It looks so beautiful! You have such a creative mind.
Child: Aww, thanks! You always know how to make me feel good.
Mom: You deserve all the compliments. You’re so talented!
Child: I think I’ll show it to Dad when he comes home. He’ll be proud, too.
Mom: I’m sure he will be! You’re always making us proud. Keep up the great work.
Child: Thanks, Mom! You make me feel so special.
Mom: You are special, sweetheart. And I’m always here to support you.

Vocabulary List

  • Compliment [ˈkɒmplɪmɛnt] (noun) – A polite expression of praise or admiration.
    • Example: “She gave me a nice compliment about my dress.”
  • Proud [praʊd] (adjective) – Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction because of one’s achievements or qualities.
    • Example: “I’m so proud of your hard work.”
  • Creative [kriːˈeɪtɪv] (adjective) – Having the ability or skill to create or invent things.
    • Example: “You have such a creative mind when you draw.”
  • Special [ˈspɛʃəl] (adjective) – Unique and important in a way that stands out.
    • Example: “You are a very special person to me.”
  • Support [səˈpɔːt] (verb) – To encourage or help someone to achieve something.
    • Example: “I will always support you in everything you do.”

Grammar Tips:

  • Use of “I’m proud of…”: This phrase is often used to express feelings of satisfaction or admiration towards someone’s achievements or qualities.
    • Example: “I’m proud of how much you’ve grown.”
  • Compliments with “You are…”: You can use phrases like “You are amazing,” “You are talented,” to give compliments. This shows appreciation and makes the person feel good.
    • Example: “You are so creative in your drawings.”

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Story with Missing Words

Mom: "Wow, your drawing is amazing! I love how you used so many bright ."
Child: "Thanks, Mom! I worked really hard on it. I’m happy you it."
Mom: "You should be proud. It looks so beautiful! You have such a mind."
Child: "Aww, thanks! You always know how to make me feel ."
Mom: "You deserve all the compliments. You’re so !"
Child: "I think I’ll show it to Dad when he comes home. He’ll be , too."
Mom: "I’m sure he will be! You’re always making us . Keep up the great work."
Child: "Thanks, Mom! You make me feel so ."
Mom: "You are , sweetheart. And I’m always here to support you."

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