I am happy to hear that

happy to hear that

Silver

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I wonder if I can say:

Happy to hear that!

If someone said «Your English is so good».

Copyright

Senior Member

You can. But when someone compliments me on my Cantonese, I usually say, in Cantonese: «You flatter me too much. But I’m really pretty ignorant.» (Sounds colloquial and classier in Cantonese.)

In English, I might say, «Thank you, that’s very kind.»

sdgraham

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Copyright

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Language Hound

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I agree.
I also agree with Copyright’s «Thank you, that’s very kind.»
Many people would also modestly reply, «You’re too kind.»

You may be «happy to hear» that someone thinks your English is very good but,
somehow, saying that to the person doesn’t sound quite right to me.

You little ripper!

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If the person saying it is not a native English speaker, I would take the compliment with a grain of salt. Any English which is better than theirs will be good. If the person is a native English speaker, I would probably say, Thank you very much!

We generally use «Happy to hear that!» when someone tells you something good about themselves.

I just got a new job that pays me double what I’m earning now!
I’m so happy to hear that! Let’s go out tonight and celebrate.

I just found a store that sells shoes that cater for a wider foot. I’m going in on Monday to buy a pair.
I’m so glad to hear that! I got a bit tired of you whingeing and whining about how sore your feet were every time we went out!