Three audio clips of people giving a compliment. (suitable for CLB 4+). Transcript below:
Example 1
Oh, hi Jennifer. How are you?
Oh, hi Ashley! It’s nice to see you. Are you here for the end of season sale, like me?
Yes, I’m looking for a new sweater.
Gee, I really like the sweater you have on right now. It’s really nice! Where did you get it?
You like it? Thanks! I got it at, um... Old Navy last year. It was really cheap because I got it on sale. I’m always looking for sales.
Well, it’s really nice. I like the colour. I’m looking for something blue like that, but just a little darker, to go with jeans.
Why don’t you try The Bay? I was just there, and they still had a lot of sweaters.
OK, I will. Thanks.
See you.
See you.
Example 2
Hi, how are you?
Oh, good morning. I’m really sleepy. I need a big cup of coffee. How much longer until break time?
Well, at least you look good. I like your new hair style!
Oh, thanks! I got it done last night, and when I got home and stood in front of the mirror I cried. But I’m getting used to it already.
I think it looks really nice. Is it hard to take care off?
No! That’s what I really like about it. The stylist said: you just wash it and comb it while is still wet.
Well, It looks really great.
Thanks!
Well, I better get back to work. Big meeting tomorrow.
Example 3
Ted: Hi, Vivian. Come on in. Let me take your coat.
Vivian: Thanks so much, Ted. I’m sorry I’m a bit late. There was a lot of traffic.
Ted: No problem, Vivian. I’m buried in tax returns right now, so I’ve just been working away.
Vivian: I love your new house. The landscaping out front is gorgeous.
Ted: Oh, that’s right. You haven’t been here before, have you?
Vivian: No, last year you were still in your office on Berry Road. So I guess you’re enjoying having your office at home now.
Ted: Oh, yeah, it’s great. I love commuting from the kitchen to the office every morning!
Vivian: Did you guys do the landscaping yourselves?
Ted: Oh, no, that was all here when we bought the place. Come on in to the office, Vivian. Can I get you anything? Coffee?
Source: Examples 1 and 2: LINC 4 Classroom Activities, (p. 163), Algonquin College, 2009; Example 3: LINC 5 - 7 Classroom Activities, Volume 1 (p. 279 - 280), Toronto Catholic District School Board, 2010.
