Stage 1 guidelines for speaking: Appropriate varieties

Here are some appropriate varieties objectives for Stage 1 for speaking:

• To memorize sentences and use the most generally acceptable forms with a stranger

  Tip:	The most useful social role at the beginning is stranger to stranger.

• To use any other variety that the language associate (LA) tells you is very important, such as male/female markers in speech, or respect toward elders or those of superior rank

Here are some appropriate varieties strategies for Stage 1 guidelines for speaking:

• Analysis

  Identify the formal markers showing register in the language.

• Practice

  Imagine yourself in a context where you actually talk to people with whom the variety you are using is appropriate, or do role play so the words and sentences you say are in a meaningful context.

• Ask for help

  Ask a LA explicitly to correct you if you say something awkward or impolite.

Here a technique for learning appropriate varieties in Stage 1 guidelines for speaking:

• The Survival Phrases technique

Here is an activity for learning appropriate varieties in Stage 1 guidelines for speaking:

Use memorized material appropriately in real communication situations. Get the LA to accompany you sometimes and to give you feedback. This may make you nervous at first, but will be of great help in the long run.

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