The Polite Pest

Communicator Life Skills for Teens
(Ages 16-18)

Speaking Up, Staying Respectful
In this self-paced lesson, learners explore real-life micro-scenarios like asking for help, requesting feedback, or following up when someone doesn’t respond to practise the art of being politely persistent. Through interactive decision-making tasks, reflective prompts, and real-world communication challenges, students build skills in assertiveness, empathy, and problem-solving. By the end, they emerge with stronger confidence, sharper communication habits, and the tools to speak up for themselves clearly, respectfully, and effectively.

Core Skill

Emotional Intelligence

Designed For

Ages 16-18

Duration

60 minutes

Who It’s For

This course is ideal for 16–18-year-olds learning to communicate with confidence and persistence  asking for what they need and following up respectfully. It supports programs that build self-advocacy, empathy, and real-world communication skills.


What’s Included

Real-life scenarios & quizzes

Reflection journals & tools

Final assessment & certificate

Downloadable glossary & reference sheet

Why This Matters

At 16–18, students are learning that getting what they want often depends on how they ask. This course helps them build the confidence, tact, and persistence to communicate effectively even when things don’t happen right away. It guides teens toward stronger self-advocacy, respectful assertiveness, and the communication skills they’ll need to succeed in school, work, and life beyond.

Want to Be Heard the Right Way?

Learn at your own pace with real-life, communication-focused content that helps you speak up and follow through respectfully. Whether you’re asking for support, handling feedback, or finding the right words to be heard, this course gives you practical tools to communicate with confidence and get results politely.
In this course, you’ll:
  •  Explore real-world scenarios where polite persistence pays off
  •  Practise communication strategies to ask, follow up, and stay respectful
  •  Learn how to balance confidence with courtesy when expressing your needs
  •  Build empathy, self-awareness, and assertiveness through interactive tasks
  •  Finish with a personal communication plan, stronger advocacy skills, and a certificate to recognize your growth
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