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lesson 24 theme: specific features of an oral speech: polite speech, connection in words, doubting and pragmatic strategies handout 1. in everyday conversation, there are ways to go about getting the things we want. when we are with a group of friends, we can say to them, "go get me that plate!" or "shut-up!" however, when we are surrounded by a group of adults at a formal function in which our parents are attending, we must say, "could you please pass me that plate, if you don't mind?", and "i'm sorry, i don't mean to interrupt, but i am not able to hear the speaker in the front of the room." in different social situations, we are obliged to adjust our use of language to fit the occasion. it would seem socially unacceptable if you were to speak the same way to adults as you would to your friends. polite …

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y speech. this is especially important in english, where each form of request (using would, could, can, may, might) is used in a different context. in english, we use can to express informal requests (can i borrow your book?) and could for more formal requests (could i borrow your book?). our lesson begins by outlining this distinction: teaching polite requests with i as the subject after introducing the basic distinction between informal and formal requests we introduce the 4 modals used to express polite requests with i. can i for informal requests, could i for more formal requests, may i for even more formal requests and might i for very formal requests. we then explore the 3 modals that we use when requesting permission can i / could i / may i (may i go to the washroom?). to practice these different modals we use a number of situational examples …

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ketchup now. c) give ketchup to me. task 3. look at the picture b. answer these questions: 1. catherine wants a desert on the menu. what does she say to the waiter? a) give this desert. b) i’d like this desert, please. c) desert now, please. 2. mark wants the waiter to give him the bill. what does he say? a) excuse me. i’d like the bill, please. b) waiter, bill. c) i want the bill now. task 4. what do you say when ……….. 1. you want someone to pass you the ketchup. 2. somebody gives you something you like. polite request activity 1. read the conversation then underline all the polite request. 1. a: hi. you must be the new office assistant. let me know if you need anything? b: thanks. could you show me the coat closet? a: certainly. it’s right over here. 2. a: would you …

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n, and therefore what is considered polite in one culture can sometimes be quite rude or simply eccentric in another cultural context. while the goal of politeness is to refrain from behaving in an offensive way so as not to offend others and make all people feel relaxed and comfortable with one another, these culturally defined standards at times may be manipulated. in this blog we are going to teach you 5 ways to be polite and diplomatic in your speaking. if you're too direct when you speak you can come across as aggressive and this might put people off. this is true in business meetings and negotiations, but also in many other day to day situations. here are 5 ways you can make your english more polite, indirect and diplomatic. follow these tips and you should make the right impression when you talk to people. 1. listen and be …

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o interrupt, to apologise, to show you don't understand, to disagree. it diffuses tension and it allows you to start a statement more comfortably. sorry, but can i just say something here sorry, but i don't really agree sorry, but i think that's out of the question 4. use little words to soften your statements break down negative sentences with some softeners. don't say: i don't like it say: i don't really like it i'm afraid don't say: can i say something? say: can i just say something here? don't say: i didn't catch that say: sorry, i didn't quite catch that 5. avoid 'finger pointing' statements with the word 'you' this is aggressive and too direct. try to avoid saying 'you' and put the focus on 'i' or 'we'. don't say: you don't understand me. say: perhaps i'm not making myself clear. don't say: you didn't explain this point. …

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lesson 24 theme: specific features of an oral speech: polite speech, connection in words, doubting and pragmatic strategies handout 1. in everyday conversation, there are ways to go about getting the things we want. when we are with a group of friends, we can say to them, "go get me that plate!" or "shut-up!" however, when we are surrounded by a group of adults at a formal function in which our parents are attending, we must say, "could you please pass me that plate, if you don't mind?", and "i'm sorry, i don't mean to interrupt, but i am not able to hear the speaker in the front of the room." in different social situations, we are obliged to adjust …

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