Being Polite ESL Games, Activities and Worksheets

In this free polite requests game, students make polite requests with Could you..., please? and respond with thank you and you're welcome. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and... read more

In this engaging polite expressions board game, students race to say polite expressions and requests that match different situations. In groups of three, one student... read more

In this imaginative polite requests game, students compete against each other to come up with polite requests for various situations. In groups, students take turns picking up a card and reading the situation... read more

This useful being polite worksheet helps students learn how to achieve different levels of politeness in various situations. First, students categorise variations of the request 'Open the window' according to... read more

In this creative being polite activity, students review expressions for interrupting politely and then participate in mini debates to practice the expressions. First,... read more

Here is a rewarding being polite activity to help students practice commonly used polite expressions. First, working alone, students complete polite expressions with words from a box. Next, students take turns... read more

This politeness worksheet helps students practice common polite phrases. First, students complete each polite phrase with its correct ending. Students then... read more