Effective Communication Strategies

A significant change in the way something is done or thought about, often bringing new ideas or approaches.

Able to work successfully or be effective; feasible.

Having no harmful effects or consequences; not causing damage.

To have a negative impact; to cause harm or damage.

Creating an environment or situation that makes something more likely to happen or succeed.

Something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

A word that means the same thing as another word.

A group of words that have a similar meaning to each other.

To understand the meaning of something, often by analyzing or breaking it down into smaller parts.

To change or vary irregularly, often in amount or level.

To give a summary or outline of something, usually in writing to present the main ideas.

To support or actively encourage something, especially public health or social initiatives.

The natural environment where a particular organism lives.

To make something larger, greater, or more intense, often to improve a system or skill.

To start or initiate something, often with a high level of accuracy or precision.

A word or phrase that describes the action of something that is happening now, often used in a sentence to show the result of an action.

The smell of something, used to describe a strong or pleasant scent.

To move from one activity to another, often in a professional context.

To be filled with something, often in a positive way, indicating a lot of something.

Two things happening one after the other, with no gap in between.

To be very good at something, especially in a specific skill.

Explaining something in detail, often with complex ideas.

A simple way to say something.

To produce something by assembling information or different sources, often used in academic writing and research.

Mutually opposed or inconsistent, used when discussing conflicting ideas or data.

To encourage or promote the development of something positive, often used in discussions about education and social policies.

The continued possession, use, or control of something, commonly used in discussions about education and employment practices.

To represent something through a drawing, painting, or other art form, commonly used in discussions about art and literature.

To avoid someone or something; used to give advice or recommendations.

Not involving anyone or anything else; used to clarify specific points or responsibilities.

Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful; commonly used in discussions about resources and environments.

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, frequently appearing in discussions about environmental issues and development.

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something, common in writing when discussing evaluations in education and business.

An objective or result toward which efforts are directed, commonly used in writing, especially in essays discussing goals and objectives.

To get a response, answer, or fact from someone, often through questioning or discussion; commonly used in writing, when discussing studies, research, or data.

Asking if a price is negotiable is a great starting point for getting a discount.

Asking "How flexible is the price?" assumes negotiation is possible and inquires about the extent of flexibility.

Proposing a discount in exchange for buying multiple items is a common negotiation strategy.

Always asking for a higher discount than you expect increases your chances of getting a better deal.

Provide a reason for the seller to grant you a discount, making it a win-win situation for both parties.

A phrase used to describe someone who is very good at communicating complex ideas in a simple and understandable way.

A preposition that means 'to be successful at' or 'to be very good at'.

A preposition that means 'to be good at' or 'to have a talent for'.

A more advanced way of saying 'as the work day ends'.

An idiom that means to work very quickly to complete all your tasks within a limited amount of time.

A word that means 'essential' or 'necessary'.

A type of sentence that combines a dependent clause (incomplete sentence) with an independent clause (complete sentence).

A more advanced way of saying 'after dinner'.

A more advanced and poetic way of saying 'the family spends quality time together'.

A leisurely walk, often taken for pleasure or relaxation.

A phrase that means 'to reflect on your thoughts and feelings'.

A poetic and advanced way of saying 'as the clock approaches bedtime'.

A more advanced way of saying 'to get into bed'.

A more advanced way of saying 'to enjoy' or 'to find pleasure in something'.

To discuss and try to reach an agreement with someone, often about a price or terms.

Items that are usually not open to negotiation, such as prices at large retail stores.