Oral communication.
Oral Communication is the ability to talk with others to give and exchange information & ideas.Oral communication can be either Formal or Informal.
Types of oral communication.
Skills you need to improve oral communication.
1. Opening Communication.
This is the ignition of conversation. First impressions have a significant impact on the success of further communication.
At a first meeting, formalities and appropriate greetings are usually expected: such formalities could include a handshake, an introduction to yourself, eye contact and discussion. |
2. Effective Listening.
It is vital for effective verbal communication because this means the oral communication part of the conversation is carried on because the other part is talking and you listening.
3. Questioning.
Effective questioning is an essential skill because it can be useful in areas whereby you need to obtain more information, start conversation, teat information, draw someone into a conversation and show interest.
4. Reflecting and Clarifying.
Reflecting is the process of feeding-back to another person your understanding of what has been said.
Reflecting often involves paraphrasing the message communicated to you by the speaker in your own words and this can be an essential skill that shows how effective the speaker was.
It is also a form of showing respect and interest to the speaker.
Reflecting often involves paraphrasing the message communicated to you by the speaker in your own words and this can be an essential skill that shows how effective the speaker was.
It is also a form of showing respect and interest to the speaker.
5. Closing Communication.
Most vital part of your conversation skills because this determines if you will be able to speak to the other party again for example if your conversation with a girl doesn't end well on your first date or meeting, the chances of seeing her again is slim.
So technically the closure of an interaction is a good time to make any future arrangements too.
So technically the closure of an interaction is a good time to make any future arrangements too.
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