Conversational Skills: Polite Language

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 English | Theme 1.0 Personal Responsibility | Sub-Strand 1.1.1 Listening and Speaking: Conversational Skills - Polite Language (2 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify polite expressions used in the introduction of self and others
• Use polite expressions when introducing yourself and others in different speaking contexts
• Model respectful behaviour during introductions

Summary

An introduction is the first thing anyone learns about you, and it is almost always judged before anything you say afterwards. This topic covers what details an introduction needs, which polite expressions belong in it, and how a formal introduction differs from an informal one. Choosing the wrong register is the most common mistake, and it is easy to avoid once you know what to listen for.