Feedback Language in English

English Vocabulary

The following feedback language is ideal for use in the classroom by teachers and can also be used by parents with their children.

Giving Positive Feedback

• I like it!
• I love it!
• Good job!
• Great stuff!
• That's correct!
• That's it!
• That's nice!
• That's right!
• Very good!
• Well done!
• You did a great job!

Giving Very Positive Feedback

• Awesome!
• Brilliant!
• Excellent!
• Fantastic!
• Magnificent!
• Marvelous!
• Outstanding!
• Terrific!

After these words you can add the word Job or Work.

For example: Awesome work! or Excellent job!

Giving Negative Feedback

Here are some nicer ways of giving negative feedback instead of saying "That's wrong!"

• Not exactly.
• Good try but...
• That is almost it.
• Unfortunately not.
• Let's try that again.
• You were almost right.
• That's not quite correct.
• I'm afraid that's not quite right.

Giving Encouraging Feedback

The following words of encouragement can help build confidence in a student or child and it helps motivate them to keep trying.

• I'm impressed!
• That's more like it.
• That's much better.
• You are doing well.
• You're getting there.
• I'm very proud of you.
• You've improved a lot.
• You've just about got it.
• Keep up the good work!
• That's coming along nicely.
• Nothing can stop you now.
• You're on the right track now.
• You're getting better every day.
• One more time and you'll have it.

Keep Trying Feedback

• Have another try.
• Have another go.
• Give it another shot.
• Give it another go.
• There's no hurry.
• We have plenty of time.

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