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11.1.1 Conversational Skills: interviews
English · Grade 8 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Polite words and expressions in radio or television interviews
- Verbal and non-verbal cues of politeness; disagreeing without insult
- A mock interview on careers in traffic law enforcement; hot-seating a career
What you will be able to do
- identify polite words and expressions in a radio or television interview
- use polite words and expressions when conducting an interview
- appreciate the role of interviews in presenting reality
Key questions
“Why is it important to use polite language during an interview?”
“How do we show respect for other people’s opinion?”
Lessons
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Polite phrases in a radio or TV interview
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSpot polite words, disagreement frames and non-verbal cues in a model interview.
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Conduct a career interview and hot-seat
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizRole-play a short interview on traffic law enforcement or another career. Hot-seat one guest. Use polite phrases.