Master Polite English

Learn the 3 Golden Rules and 6 Principles of Polite Speaking in English.

Created byDylan Gates

Last updated 3/2024

English

What you'll learn

In this course, you will learn how to speak politely in English.
In this course, you will learn strategies for communicating in formal situations with people you do not know well.

Course content

3 sections • 22 lectures • 2h 24m total length

What is Politeness?8:55

Principle Number 1: Show Uncertainty4:21
In this lesson, you will learn about the Uncertainty principle and why it may not be a good idea to appear too confident.
Principle Number 2: Indirect Questions7:20
In this lesson, you will learn about the Indirect Question principle and why asking an indirect question may get you better results.
Principle Number 3: Respecting Intelligence3:45
In this lesson, you will learn about the Respecting Intelligence principle and why respecting the other person's intelligence will make them more likely to cooperate with you.
Principle Number 4: Sensitive Correction6:36
In this lesson, you will learn about the Sensitive Correction principle and why correcting somebody in a polite and sensitive way is more effective than direct correction.
Principle Number 5: Reluctant Disagreement7:18
In this lesson, you will learn the Reluctant Disagreement principle and discover why you should show the other person that you don't really want to disagree with them.
Principle Number 6: Avoid Direct Commands7:05
In this lesson, you will learn about the Avoid Direct Commands principle and find out why being too bossy will not win you many friends.
Master Polite English Course Review3:31
In this lesson, you will have the opportunity to review the key points of the course.

5 Common Polite Phrases3:44
Direct Offers4:54
Indirect Offers7:53
Complaining Politely6:00
Intro to Polite Functional Language5:02
How to interrupt politely8:28
In this lesson, you will learn some useful phrases for interrupting.
How to deal with interruptions politely7:38
In this lesson, you will learn some useful phrases for dealing with interruptions while you are speaking.
How to express annoyance or irritation politely9:50
In this lesson, you will learn some useful phrases for expressing annoyance or irritation, in a polite way.
How to express a preference politely9:32
In this lesson, you will learn some useful phrases for expressing a preference.
How to express disappointment politely8:23
In this lesson, you will learn how to express disappointment politely.
How to express shock or surprise politely8:00
In this lesson, you will learn some useful phrases for expressing shock or surprise politely.
How to warn somebody not to do something politely7:20
How to refuse politely7:28
Not the End of the Course1:10

Requirements

You need to have an Intermediate level of English.
You need to have a strong desire to improve your spoken English, especially for use in formal situations.
You need or will need to use English for work or study purposes.

Description

Do you speak English as a second or foreign language?

Do you have a good level of spoken English but need to learn how to speak in formal situations?

Do you need English for work or study purposes?

Do you need to speak politely in English in formal situations, such as interviews, meetings, official events?

Do you need to speak English with native or proficient speakers?

When we speak to people we do not know very well, we should use polite English
When we speak politely, we often get better results and make a good impression
When we speak politely, we show respect to our conversational partner

Take the course and learn how to speak politely in English.

Learn the 3 Golden Rules of Politeness

Discover the 6 Principles of Polite Speaking

Learn common polite phrases for a variety of communicative functions, such as complaining, interrupting, expressing disappointment and many more. New lessons are added all the time.

What does the course consist of?

Video lessons and pdf notes.
2.5 hrs of video content

This course is suitable for Intermediate speakers of English who need to learn how to speak politely in formal situations.

By the end of this course, you will have a better understanding of polite English and will be able to communicate more effectively and appropriately in your professional life.

Who this course is for:

This is a course for people who speak English as a second language. It is suitable for learners who have an Intermediate or Advanced level of English who need to learn how to speak in a more formal way for work, study or social purposes.

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Course content

Introduction to Polite English1 lecture • 9min

The 6 Principles of Polite English7 lectures • 40min

How to express yourself politely in different situations14 lectures • 1hr 35min

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