How do I give feedback to ESL students?

Nobody’s Perfect: Giving Good, Clear Feedback to ESL Students

Give Balanced Feedback. “The teacher is always criticizing me.”
Get into a Relaxed State.
Don’t Always Correct in the Moment.
Refer Back to Something Students Already Know.
Sometimes You Need Focus on the End Goal, Not Just on the Immediate Language Production.
Remember to Listen to Students’ Feedback Too.

How do you write a report card comment in Ontario?

Suggestions for Writing Comments

Clearly state the subject (e.g., In Math…)
Use the language of learning goals from your class to help make comments parent-friendly.
Personalize your comments by making reference to a project/task.

How do you praise a good writer?

Tell me you love my words, and I know you love me.

Your writing is beautiful. My mind is a mess. …
I look forward to your writing. Writers love knowing their work is read. …
I wish I could write like you.
You write how I feel, even if I can’t express it. …
Your writing inspires me.

How do you appreciate in one word?

Sometimes short is sweet.

Thanks.
Thank you.
I am indebted to you.
Dinner was delicious.
I appreciate you.
You are an inspiration.
I am grateful.
You are a blessing.

What is the best compliment to give someone?

Complimenting Positivity

Your smile is contagious.
I bet you make babies smile.
You have the best laugh.
You light up the room.
You have a great sense of humor.
If cartoon bluebirds were real, a couple of ’em would be sitting on your shoulders singing right now.
You’re like sunshine on a rainy day.

What are some positive things to say?

What to Say to Someone

You are more fun than anyone or anything I know, including bubble wrap.
You are the most perfect you there is.
You are enough.
You are one of the strongest people I know.
You look great today.
You have the best smile.
Your outlook on life is amazing.
You just light up the room.

What is another way to say nice picture?

Synonyms for Nice photo

good photo. n.
nice picture. n.
good picture. n.
beautiful picture. n.
great picture. n.
great shot. n.
pretty picture. n.
great photo. n.

What is another way to say nice DP?

5. Compliment her smile in her beautiful profile picture

Your smile really makes me smile.
You have the sweetest smile.
Your special smile drives me crazy whenever I see you.
Whenever you close your eyes while smiling, you look too cute.

What can I say instead of nice?

pleasant,
pleasing,
satisfying,
acceptable,
delightful,
enjoyable,
pleasurable,
congenial,

How do you express nice pictures?

If you want to say that someone looks good in a particular photo, say it just like that: You look really good in that photo. Alternatively, you might concentrate on a particularly nice feature of the person: You have such a lovely smile in that photo.

How do you compliment someone in a picture?

How to compliment a photo

When complementing a photo, always pick something that you like about that person and use it to compliment the person.
Point out something in the picture that you like.
Compliment the colors in the photo.
If you are complimenting on friends you can opt to make a joke.
Say something nice about the photo.

How can you praise someone?

75 Compliments to Use When You Want to Say Something Nice

1 Your positivity is infectious.
2 You should be so proud of yourself.
3 You’re amazing!
4 You’re a true gift to the people in your life.
5 You’re an incredible friend.
6 I really appreciate everything that you do.
7 You inspire me to be a better person.

How do you praise someone’s voice?

Judges comments

“Great musicianship, you play with confidence and vocally you have a really good tone.”
“Vocally you have a great tone and really good control on the high notes, a great overall performance.”
“Vocally you have a booming voice and bags of character in your tone.”
“Great power and control are all there!”

How do you praise someone’s art?

Some Compliments That You Can Use Instead!

You are such a great artist! [works every time!]
I really love your art!
Your art is so cool!
Great job!
You have put a lot of work into this piece and it has paid off!
Congratulations!
You are awesome!
This art could step on me and I’d thank them for it.

How do you comment on a nice painting?

Lovely Comments on the Art Exhibition

What wonderful creativity – a joy to view! Too hard to select a favourite!
“Found it difficult to leave the building once I saw this amazing art. Amazing, interesting and joyful. Thank you”
This “Art” is fantastic!

How do you praise a good painter?

try these compliments:

I’ve never seen anything like it.
Your work reminds me a little bit of _________________ (name a famous artist – but NOT Thomas Kincaid.)
You are really hitting your stride.
My friend/co-worker should really see this.
I recognized it as your work immediately.

How do you compliment a good painting?

You can say – Wow, it’s beautiful, or, I love your style, or, what great detail, or, it gives me a good feeling, or, I like the warm colors, etc.. If you feel you must say something, look for something in the painting that you can mention in a positive way.

What should you not say to an artist?

What NOT to Say to an Artist

[Insert self/family/friend/pet] could do that.
I don’t get it/It’s stupid.
It’ll be great exposure/Can you do it for free?
You must be rich at these prices/I’m in the wrong business.
Being an artist must be so easy/fun/I wish I could just make art all day.
What’s your real job?

How do you appreciate someone’s talent?

If you want to praise the body of knowledge and expertise that someone has, you can call them an expert!

Can you teach me how you did that? You are an expert at this!
I knew that you spent a lot of time practicing your singing and that you had a lot of talent at it, but now you have really become an expert at this!

How do you compliment someone you don’t like?

An example would be saying something like “Wow, you don’t usually look that great but today you look nice, Josh.” Give them a true compliment or don’t say anything at all. Keep the compliment specific. When you compliment them, avoid being overly vague. Opt instead for being specific and genuine.

What is a fancy word for artist?

What is another word for artist?

artisan	painter
craftsman	craftsperson
sculptor	handicrafter
cartoonist	drawer
illustrator	sketcher