Kind Words, Big Impact: Exploring Respect with Partner Classes

Students play a simple game to explore the six magic words (bonjour, s'il te plaît, merci, pardon, excuse-moi, de rien) and greet partner classmates abroad with a short video call introduction.

Students watch and note real situations at school and at home where magic words make a difference, interview family members about polite expressions, then compare findings with partner classmates and discuss how politeness looks and sounds in different cultures.

In mixed international teams, students act out everyday scenes such as the canteen or playground, then decide together which politeness strategies feel most respectful and justify their choices.

Students share their joint findings and best role-plays with the partner class in a short video session, then reflect on what made communication feel respectful and harmonious.