Oral Communication Overview

Study Notes

Prayer and Emotional Check

Emotional states can include mood descriptors such as mad, cheerful, worried, and joyful, which help identify feelings like scared, surprised, peaceful, or lonely.

Warm-up Activity: Charades

Charades is an engaging exercise that encourages creativity and expression through acting out titles such as:
- Doraemon
- Harry Potter
- Secret Love Song
- Beauty and the Beast
- Queen of Tears

Verbal Communication

Verbal communication involves the exchange of information and ideas through spoken words, encompassing sound, language, tone, pitch, and meaning.
Active participation is required in verbal communication, necessitating both speaking and listening from participants.
Key aspects to consider in effective verbal communication include:
- Appropriateness: Use language suitable for the context (formal vs. informal).
- Brevity: Utilize simple, precise language for credibility; eliminate unnecessary fillers.
- Clarity: Clearly articulate ideas to minimize misinterpretation by the listener.
- Ethics: Choose words carefully considering the audience’s gender, roles, ethnicity, and status.
- Vividness: Employ imaginative and descriptive language to enhance engagement and interest.
Examples of verbal communication methods include:
- Face-to-face conversations
- Telephone discussions
- Video recordings
- Public speaking and preaching
- Monologues and dialogues
- Lectures

Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication encompasses all interactions conveyed through behavior rather than words, which includes gestures, tone, posture, and expressions.
Various forms of nonverbal communication examples:
- Stares, smiles, tone of voice
- Movement and body posture
- Attire and personal appearance
- Gestures across different cultures

Body Gestures

Gestures function as significant indicators of meaning without verbal cues; common ones include waving, pointing, and thumbs up, while others are culturally specific.

Body Language and Posture

Posture conveys attitudes and emotions, providing insight into a person's feelings through their movement.

Facial Expressions

Facial expressions, like smiling or frowning, communicate a substantial amount of nonverbal information and are often perceived before the spoken words.

Proxemics

Proxemics refers to the perception and use of personal space, which varies from person to person and can influence communication dynamics.

Description

This quiz covers the fundamentals of oral communication, including emotional checks and verbal versus nonverbal communication. It features activities like charades to engage participants and promote understanding of different mood states and expressions. Test your knowledge and enhance your communication skills!