Speaking Politely with Assertiveness
🧑🏫 Teaching Polite and Assertive 🌟 Why It Matters In many cultures, politeness and assertiveness are expressed differently. ESL learners may struggle with: Saying “no” respectfully Making requests without sounding rude or too passive Expressing disagreement politely Asking for help or clarification in a direct but friendly way Teaching these skills helps students communicate confidently…