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6.1.1 Conversation Skills
English · Grade 7 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Turn-taking: not dominating a conversation; passing the turn
- Verbal polite interruptions: excuse me, sorry to interrupt, may I add...
- Non-verbal cues: raised hand, eye contact, waiting for a pause
- Dialogues on drug and substance abuse and road safety
What you will be able to do
- identify verbal and non-verbal forms of polite interruptions
- apply turn-taking skills in different speaking contexts
- use verbal and non-verbal cues to interrupt a conversation politely
- acknowledge the importance of politeness in communication
Key questions
“How can you ensure that you do not dominate in a conversation?”
“How can drug and substance abuse contribute to road crashes?”
Lessons
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Turn-taking: do not dominate
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizA conversation is shared air. Make one point, pause, and pass the turn instead of filling every silence.
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Polite interruptions: verbal and non-verbal
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRaise a hand, wait for a pause, then say excuse me or may I add. Use this in a dialogue on drugs and road crashes.