This conversation course focuses on developing intercultural communication skills in English, with an emphasis on politeness strategies, softening techniques, and appropriate manners in academic and social contexts. Through discussions and practical activities, PhD students will explore cultural differences in communication styles and learn how to avoid misunderstanding or potentially uncomfortable situations.

This conversation course focuses on developing intercultural communication skills in English, with an emphasis on politeness strategies, softening techniques, and appropriate manners in academic and social contexts. Through discussions and practical activities, PhD students will explore cultural differences in communication styles and learn how to avoid misunderstanding or potentially uncomfortable situations.

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1. Cultural differences

2. Soften your language

3. The art of saying NO politely

4. Mind your manners

5. Different minds, different opinions

1. Cultural differences

2. Soften your language

3. The art of saying NO politely

4. Mind your manners

5. Different minds, different opinions

You must be a PhD Student based at or associated with UCT, Prague

You need a minimum B2 (CERF) level of English

You must be a PhD Student based at or associated with UCT, Prague

You need a minimum B1 (Intermediate) level of English