Backhanded Compliments

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B1
B2
60 min
Type of English: general

Lesson overview:

In this lesson, your students will be exploring the world of backhanded compliments☹️ and the people who give them🙃. You know the type: "Oh, you look great! Have you lost weight?" 🤪 These are compliments that don't really compliment🥰 you, but rather, insult you😳. Jane 👩🏻‍🦰, the host of The Day In the Life podcast, will be sharing her sarcastic😏 take on backhanded compliments and teaching your students how to respond to them like a pro! 😎 

In 60 minutes, students will:

🥰 discuss compliments and backhanded compliments

🎧 listen to a podcast about backhanded compliments

👂 work on their listening comprehension skills

😏 learn to be sarcastic in English

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