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ZIMSEC O-Level English Language

7.2.2Registers and conversations

Registers and conversations in ZIMSEC O-Level English Language: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 1 to 4: introductions, greetings, requests, invitations, apologies and compliments, telephone conversations, gratitude, advice, opinions, complaints, condolences, persuasion and interviews; formal and informal situations.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.2.1Use polite, appropriate language for greetings, introductions, requests, invitations, apologies, complaints and condolences.
  2. 7.2.2.2Hold telephone conversations and interviews in formal and informal situations.
  3. 7.2.2.3Adjust the degree of formality to the listener and the situation.

Lessons

  • Conversations, telephone calls and interviews

    30 min

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Sample question

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Registers and conversations: sample question

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A classmate invites you to her birthday lunch on Saturday, but you will be at a family wedding. What is the most appropriate reply?

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