Oral Communication

-is a form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality.

❑According to ________ , Speech Style is a form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality.

❑It is also a unique way in which sender deliver information to his or her receiver.

❑It used in conversation between people who are very close and know each other quite well because they have the maximum of shared background information.

❑Close relationships include couples, family, and best friends.

❑This speech style makes use of words at a minimum, as the communicators understand each other

even with just a single non- verbal gesturer behavior

such as a rising tone of voice, grunt, or raised eyebrow.

❑ A child who often forgets to close the door may be told by his or her sibling to do so just by saying, “Door.”

❑ Couple talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets, etc

❑This is an informal communication between groups and peers.

❑It is used in conversation between friends and insiders who have something to share and have shared background information but don’t have close relations.

❑It is characterized by slang meanings or expressions that are easily understood by the communicators without being given too much information.

Phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, chats, inside jokes of friends, etc.

When one says, “Hey, I saw your best friend a while ago” in a teasing manner and the listener replies sarcastically. It is most likely that the speaker is referring to other person’s enemy.

Jargon, slang, and vernacular language are used.

Language used in this style may not be shared in public.

❑ This is used in semi-formal communication, where sentences end to be shorter and spontaneous.

❑ This speech style involves cooperation but does not necessarily require involvement, meaning listeners are involved in meaning-making by being allowed to give feedback.

❑ If the information presented by the speaker is insufficient or unclear, the listener may ask for elaborations or clarifications.

On the other hand, if there is too much information, the listener may say, “I know” or “I understand” to imply that the speaker need not elaborate.

Conversations between teachers and students, doctors and patients, etc.

Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in this style.

❑ In this style, the speaker avoids using slang terminologies; thus, what the speaker says is something that has been prepared beforehand, which observes complex sentence and noun phrases that are well structured, logically sequenced, and strongly coherent.

❑ It is a one-way straightforward speech, in which the speaker simply transmits information to the listener.

❑ It often does not encourage listeners’ participation or interaction among communicators.

❑ Public speaking commonly makes use of ______, informative speech.

❑ If you are borrowing money from someone you are not close with, instead of saying, “Can I borrow a money?” you may say, “Money is tight these days. Could you perhaps lend me some money?”

❑ Instead of saying, “I don’t understand the lesson,” one may say, “It is difficult to understand the lesson.”

❑ It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful events and ceremonies.

❑ It is used generally in a very formal setting and does not require any feedback from the audience.

❑ Pledges, anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc.

These are techniques on how to deal with difficulties encountered when communicating. difficulties encountered when communicating.

❑ It is applied to open a topic.

"Now, it’s your turn to ask questions."

❑ The topic is introduced in a clear and truthful manner, stating only what is relevant to keep the interaction focused.

❑ It refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker.

❑ This restricts the response of the other person involved in the communication situation, as the listener is forced to respond only within a set of categories made by the speaker.

❑ It pertains to the process by which people decide who takes the conversational floor.

❑Its primary idea is to give all communicators a chance to speak or take turn.

❑Know when the speaker has finished or the topic under discussion has been exhausted.

"Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the topic."

"You were asked to deliver a speech in a specific language."

Students asked by their teacher to brainstorm on peer pressure.

Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.

"One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of sports and wellness to a healthy lifestyle."

❑ When a topic is initiated, it should be collectively developed by avoiding unnecessary interruptions and topic shifts – question and answer formula.

❑This allows the listeners to take turns, contribute ideas, and continue the discussion.

❑It involves moving from one topic to another.

❑This happens when one part of the conversation ends and where another begins.

By the way, there’s a new shop opening at the mall.

In addition to what you said about the beautiful girl is that she is also smart.

Excuse me, but there are five functions of communication not four.

❑It refers to how speaker address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation.

❑It is overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.

I'm sorry, the word should be pronounced as pretty not ‘priti.’

❑It refers to how speaker address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation.

❑It is overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.

"It was nice meeting you. Bye!"

❑It refers to the conversation of participants’ close

initiating expressions that end a topic in a conversation.

❑It uses verbal and non -verbal signals to end the interaction.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I

want to personally offer apologies for what I did

yesterday.”

“Excuse me? I think we

should speak one at a time,

so we can clearly

understand

what we want to say about

the issue.”

“Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I

say something.”

“Have you heard the news

about the latest achievement of our

government?”

“Best regards to your parents! See you around!”

“Hey, how are you? I missed

you!”

“Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time, okay?”

❑Sometimes, quick and short. Sometimes, prolonged by clarification or further question.