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1.1.1 Conversational Skills: Polite Language
English · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Polite expressions for introducing self and others
- Polite language in the classroom, market and office: please, excuse me, thank you, may I
- English equivalents of respectful greetings such as Shikamoo
What you will be able to do
- identify polite expressions used in the introduction of self and others
- use polite expressions in the introduction of self and others in different speaking contexts
- model respectful behaviour during introductions
Key questions
“Why is it important for people to introduce themselves?”
Lessons
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Polite introductions
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizUse please, excuse me and clear names when you introduce yourself or someone else.
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Polite language in class, market and office
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizMatch please, excuse me and thank you to the classroom, a market stall and an office.