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  • Do you like to give your friends compliments?

  • Listen to this story and learn three ways to give compliments in American English.

  • Yesterday, I invited my friends to my new apartment.

  • They really liked the place.

  • Nice view!

  • I really like the flowers.

  • What a great painting!

  • Thanks, guys!

  • Here are three ways to give compliments in American English.

  • One way is, "nice" plus a noun.

  • "Nice" hat!

  • "Nice" laptop!

  • Another way is, "I really like" plus an item.

  • "I really like" that photograph!

  • "I really like" your shoes!

  • We can also say, "What a great" plus a noun.

  • "What a great" essay!

  • "What a great" bike!

  • Now it's your turn.

  • Write a compliment in the comments.

  • This is American English.

  • Thank you for watching!

Do you like to give your friends compliments?

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