EXPRESSING COMPLIMENTS AND CONGRATULATION

Expressing compliments

• That’s a lovely cake.
• That was a nice lunch.
• You look good in that dress.
• What a lovely garden.
• You’re really a good cook.
• You’ve done a great job.
• You did it very well.
• Well done.
• You’re doing just fine.
• You’re doing great.

Responding to compliments

• Thank you.
• I’m glad you enjoyed it.
• Thanks. Do you really think so?
• Thank you very much. It’s nice of you to say so.
• I’m glad you like it. Thanks a lot.

Expressions of congratulations

• Congratulation!
• Congratulation on your promotion.
• May I congratulate you on winning the contest?
• I must congratulate you on your success.
• Please accept my warmest congratulations on your wedding day.
• I congratulate you on your being admitted in one of the favorite senior high schools in our district.
• Please accept my heartiest congratulations.

Respond to congratulations

• Thanks!
• Thank you.
• Thank you very much.

Example of compliment expression dialogue

Anisa : Wow! That’s a lovely dress, Dinahyu. Is it new?
Dinahyu : Yes, it is. Thank you.
Anisa : The color and the model really look nice on you.
Dinahyu : Oh, do you really think so? I am really fond of this dress.
Anisa : Did you make it yourself?
Dinahyu : Certainly not, Anis. My aunt gave it to me as a birthday gift.
Anisa : Did she? What a good aunt you have!

To understand more about the expression of compliment and congratulation, you can watch the following YouTube video.

Source : Look Ahead Grade X - Penerbit Erlangga