LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERSCOMPLIMENTS
Jul. 7, 2025
Level: Pre-intermediate (A2-B1)
Type of language: General English
Tags: Making and Receiving Compliments; Socializing; Situation Based; Vocabulary Lesson; 13-15 Years Old; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old
Publication date: 07/07/2025
In this lesson, students develop their language and skills in the context of giving and receiving compliments. The lesson starts with the students identifying the function and discussing a set of general questions on the topic. They listen to a podcast offering advice on how to give and accept compliments. The students then focus on and practice the functional language through varied activities. The lesson finishes with a speaking task which allows the students to consolidate and utilize the language. (by V. Aitken)
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in American English.
- CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 1 in British English.
- CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio 2 in British English.
AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
Exercise 2
Host: Welcome everybody. Now we all know how a simple compliment can make your day, so here in the studio today is Michelle Booth, to give us some advice on giving and receiving compliments. Welcome, Michelle, thank you for coming on the podcast.
Michelle Booth: Thanks for having me. You are right, compliments are positive expressions we use every day, and they have numerous benefits such as boosting confidence, improving relationships, and creating positive environments. It is important to remember, however, that it’s not only the words you say, but it’s also the way you say them. You don’t want your compliment to come across as an insult.
Host: OK, so let’s start with giving compliments. What advice can you give?
Michelle Booth: Well, you have to sound genuine. You have to believe in what you are saying. The tone and intonation you use is an important factor in achieving this. Your body language should also match your words. Smile and keep eye contact. Oh, and don’t over-compliment someone.
Host: That is all great advice. What about receiving compliments? I know some people get embarrassed when they receive a compliment.
Michelle Booth: Well, I always tell people to accept the compliment politely and kindly. A simple ‘Thank you’ works well. Don’t refuse a compliment as it may upset the person giving the compliment.
Exercise 3
Person A: You look great. Have you changed your hair?
Person B: Thank you for noticing, I just had it cut in that new place in town.
Person A: Your presentation was very informative.
Person B: I appreciate you saying that. I am glad you found it useful, I spent ages working on it.
Person A: You are very kind and thoughtful.
Person B: Thank you, that means a lot. So are you.
Person A: You have a beautiful voice.
Person B: That is kind of you to say. So do you. We should sing together.
Person A: Well done. That was amazing.
Person B: Thanks a lot, you have made my day.
Person A: I like your hat. It looks snug.
Person B: Thanks, it’s perfect for the winter.
Person A: That color really suits you.
Person B: Thank you. Do you really think so? It’s not too bright?
Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/compliments. Accessed on July 18, 2025. LinguaHouse.com © 2008–2025. All rights reserved.
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