Making Positive Comments About the Pet
After getting permission or even just observing, you make a kind and complimentary remark about the pet's appearance or behavior to the owner.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
beautiful
Means very attractive or pleasing to look at. Use it to give compliments, like about a pet's appearance.
friendly
Describes someone or something that is kind and easy to get along with. Common for talking about pets that seem nice.
wagging
The action of a dog's tail moving quickly from side to side, often showing excitement or happiness.
fur
The soft hair covering an animal's body, like a dog's coat. Use it when describing a pet's appearance.
shiny
Bright and reflecting light, often used for healthy-looking fur or hair. It's a positive compliment.
pet
As a verb, it means to gently touch or stroke an animal to show affection. Always ask permission first.
disturb
To interrupt or bother someone or something. Use it politely when asking if it's okay to approach a pet.
absolutely
Means completely or without a doubt, often used to strongly agree or give permission enthusiastically.
gentle
Mild and kind in behavior, not rough. Good for describing a calm pet's personality.
demeanor
A person's or animal's outward behavior or manner. Use it to talk about how someone acts or appears.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
Oh, what a beautiful dog! What's their name?
This is a great way to start a conversation by complimenting the pet and asking for its name. 'What a' emphasizes admiration, useful for positive greetings.
Thanks! This is Buddy. He's a golden retriever.
A polite response to a compliment, introducing the pet and its breed. Use 'This is' for simple introductions; 'he's a' describes the type of animal.
He looks so friendly and happy.
Expresses positive observations about the pet's appearance or mood. 'Looks so' is a common pattern for describing impressions, good for compliments.
Always wagging his tail.
Describes a habitual action of the pet. 'Always' shows frequency; this sentence agrees with a previous comment and adds detail.
His fur is so shiny, and I love his big smile! Can I pet him, or should I not disturb him?
Combines compliments with a polite request. The structure uses 'and' to connect ideas, and the question shows consideration, important for respectful interactions.
Oh, absolutely! He loves getting pets. Just go slowly.
Gives enthusiastic permission and advice. 'Absolutely' strengthens agreement; 'just' softens instructions, useful when allowing someone to interact with your pet.
He's got such a gentle demeanor. What a good boy!
Praises the pet's character after interacting. 'He's got' is informal for possession; 'What a' expresses admiration, common in pet talk to show affection.