Giving and Taking a Compliment
Accepting praise without freezing.
- Them
That was a really clear presentation.
- You
Thank you. I practised it a few times.
- Them
It showed, in a good way.
- You
The team helped me with the numbers.
- Them
Still, you delivered it well.
- You
That's kind of you to say.
- Them
Would you present it again next month?
- You
I would be happy to present it again.
In the app you can tap any word for a definition, and turn on a line-by-line translation in your own language.
Words in this dialogue
- reallytruly; very
- clearto empty; to tidy away; easy to understand
- presentationa talk given to a group
- practiseddid repeatedly to get better
- timesthe passing of hours and minutes
- showedto let someone see; a performance
- goodof a high standard
- teama group working together
- helpedto make things easier for someone
- numbersa figure used for counting
- stillup to now; without bubbles
- deliveredbrought to someone
- that'sshort for that is
- kinda type; friendly
- presentto give a talk; a gift; now (the present tense)
- againone more time
- nextthe one after this; beside
- monthone of the twelve parts of a year
- happypleased and cheerful
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- Talking About Hobbies8 turns
- Talking About Food8 turns
- Talking About the Commute8 turns
- Ending a Conversation8 turns
- Saying Sorry8 turns
- Talking About Pets8 turns
- Talking About a Match8 turns
- Offering a Hand8 turns