1.5 Conversational skills

• describe practices showing etiquette in conversations for information
• apply turn taking and disagree politely in conversations for effective communication
• acknowledge the role of etiquette as a conversational skill for effective communication

“Why should one observe etiquette in a conversation?”

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1. What etiquette in conversation means
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   Describe practices that show etiquette in conversations, after watching a conversation about education in Kenya.
2. Common mistakes in conversations
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   Brainstorm common mistakes made during conversations and how to correct them.
3. Words used to show etiquette
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   Make a list of words and phrases used to show etiquette in conversations and share it.
4. Turn taking in conversations
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   Apply turn taking in conversations.
5. Disagreeing politely
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Write words and phrases used to disagree politely on flashcards and use them in a discussion.
6. Researching ways of ensuring etiquette
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Research ways of ensuring etiquette in conversations and share them.
7. Conducting an interview with etiquette
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Conduct an interview in Arabic using turn taking and polite disagreement.
8. A dialogue with a resource person on education in Kenya
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Take part in a dialogue with a resource person on the education system in Kenya, showing etiquette and turn taking.