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Communication and Its Forms

The document discusses various means and forms of communication, including verbal and non-verbal methods, and highlights key vocabulary related to the topic. It includes speaking prompts and role-play scenarios to explore interpersonal communication, technology misuse, and the importance of communication skills. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of learning foreign languages and the dynamics of communication with pets.

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Communication and Its Forms

The document discusses various means and forms of communication, including verbal and non-verbal methods, and highlights key vocabulary related to the topic. It includes speaking prompts and role-play scenarios to explore interpersonal communication, technology misuse, and the importance of communication skills. Additionally, it addresses the challenges of learning foreign languages and the dynamics of communication with pets.

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Communication – its means and forms

KEY VOCABULARY:
Proximity swearword eavesdrop
Sign language visually- impaired yell
Subconscious (-ly) the deaf shout
Misunderstanding threat murmur to
yourself
value giggle
Call at inconvenient times interviewer body
language
Enjoy some quality time interviewee listen to
Disturbing body posture hear
Prejudice gain trust to overuse
Clarify rely on to worsen the
impression
Current mood more convenient speak on behalf
of sb

Which part of the body do you use to do the following things?


Example: hiccup – mouth
Bite – wink - frown - chew -
Rumble – blush - crouch - shiver -
Swallow - fart - shake - stretch –

SPEAKING
1) What are some popular ways of interpersonal communication? In which situations are these methods most
common?
2) Describe a situation when you: eavesdropped, yelled at someone, murmured to yourself, usedsign language.
3) Describe your favourite form of communication. (how often you use it, why you prefer this form, how much
it costs to use). Talking of phones – what are the disadvantages of beingcontacted at any time?
4) How do people misusetechnology? Can you give a specificexample?
5) Try to explain the differencebetweenbody language and sign language.
6) Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of non-verbalcommunication, face to facecommunication,
talking on the phone or by skype/facetime.
7) Why do you learn a foreign language? What advantages does speaking another language have? What
difficulties do you usually have to face when learning the language?
8) Talk about a goodquality time you had with someone OR describe a situation when you called sb at
inconvenient time.
9) Have you got a pet? How do you two communicate together? Now try to match the sounds to the animals:
Hiss toad
Chirp horse
Moo snake
Neigh dog
Oink pig
Bark bird
Ribbit cow
Croak frog
10) Why are communication skills important? Which jobs require good communication skills? Do you think
you are good at verbal communication? What could be improved?
11) What do you find disturbing when talking to someone? Are you a good listener?

ROLE – PLAY
A: You´re very keen on chatting on Facebook with your friends. You think it is a lot of fun to join different
groups, update your profile, and be in dailycontact with your friends. However, your friends is againstsetting up
a Facebook account. Try to persuadehim/her to join Facebook by tellinghim/her what he/she can use it for.
B: You think that using Facebook is very childishactivity and it´s time-consuming. You don´t want to join it
because you want to protect your privacy. However, your friendwants you to join. Givehim/her your reasons for
not joining Facebook.

USE THESE PHRASES IN A ROLE-PLAY: I see your point, but....; That´s one way of looking at it; Well,
actually...; Personally, I wouldn´t ...

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