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Subject: Oral Communication in Context
Lesson Title: Nature and Elements of Communication
Lesson Competency: Explains why there is a breakdown of communication. (EN11/12OC-Ia-5)
References: DepEd Learning Portal, Internet Sites, Oral Comm. Books from different Publishing, MELC
CONCEPT NOTES

Communication Breakdown
Breakdown and noise occur in the communication process from time to time. It occurs when the message
or the feedback is not sent or received properly- at least in the way that sender intends- or is not received by the
concerned party altogether. Noise is a technical term used to refer to all the possible barriers to effective
communication.
There are instances when miscommunication and misunderstanding occur because of certain barriers. To
become an effective communicator, you should recognize these barriers that hinder the communication process.
This will enable you to control the situation, reset conditions and start anew.

Noise as a Barrier to Communication

1. Environmental Noise
Environmental noise is noise that physically disrupts communication, such as very loud speakers at a party or the
sounds from a construction site next to a classroom.
2. Physiological-Impairment Noise
Physical conditions such as deafness or blindness can impede effective communication and interfere with
messages being clearly and accurately received.
3. Semantic Noise
Semantic noise refers to when a speaker and a listener have different interpretations of the meanings of certain
words. For example, the word “weed” can be interpreted as an undesirable plant in a yard or as a euphemism for
marijuana.
4. Syntactical Noise
Communication can be disrupted by mistakes in grammar, such as an abrupt change in verb tense during a
sentence.
5. Organizational Noise
Poorly structured messages can also be a barrier. For example, a receiver who is given unclear, badly worded
directions may be unable to figure out how to reach their destination.
6. Cultural Noise
Making stereotypical assumptions, such as unwittingly offending a non-Christian person by wishing them a “Merry
Christmas,” can also detract from communication. Because of this, it is important that each side of a conversation
understands the culture of the other party.
7. Psychological Noise
Certain attitudes can also make communication difficult. For instance, significant anger or sadness may cause
someone to lose focus on the present moment.

Exercise 1: Practicing “I” statements

Complete the following “I” statements by providing a response; What you would actually say to the person. Also, offer a
suggestion/solution so that the person knows how to correct how they affected you.

1. Your cousin says to you: “You never want to participate in church activities like we used to when we were kids.”

Your response is: _________________________________________________________________________

2. Your mid-term mark just came out and your overall average is low. Your Guidance Counselor says to you: “You
have to get it together if you want to make it to college.”

Your response is: _________________________________________________________________________

3. Some friends has ask if you repeatedly to meet up with them and use the excuse that you are busy or are too
tired. One of them out of frustrations says to you: “You’re too busy to spend any time with your friends. Even
when you have free time, you are “too tired."

Your response is: _________________________________________________________________________

Prepared by: URBANO, E. | RENDAL, N. | ESCOLANO, M. | LIBOT, K. | CABRILLOS, L.

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4. You ask a classmate that you sit next to for help with an assignment. They respond: “You are driving me crazy
by constantly asking me for help without trying to do things for yourself! “

Your response is: _________________________________________________________________________

5. You ask a friend if they want go to the mall on a Saturday. They respond: “You always want to go to the mall
and I am tired of doing the same thing over and over again.”

Your response is: _________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 2: Communication Problem Solving - “I” Statements Paragraph

Read the following scenario and write a paragraph response illustrating how you would handle the situation using "I"
Statements. What would you actually say to the person? Also, offer a suggestion/ solution so that they know how to
correct how they affected you or how make things better for everyone.

1. Scenario One:
Your friend comes over and is unusually quiet. You ask your friend, “Is there something wrong?” and s/he says,
“Nothing!”
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2. Scenario Two:
You are trying to teach an aunt how to use your digital camera that she needs to borrow. She is silent, but you
can tell by the frowns and puzzled looks that she is having difficulty with all the features you are explaining.
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3. Scenario Three:
You have been waiting for a friend at the mall and are upset because s/he is over an hour late. When you call
your friend’s cell phone, your friend is also upset because s/he is waiting for you at a coffee shop.
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4. Scenario Four:
You are working on a group project with four classmates and are having problems dividing the tasks. Both you
and another student in the group want to handle the Power Point presentation component, but there is only one
computer for you to use.
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Prepared by: URBANO, E. | RENDAL, N. | ESCOLANO, M. | LIBOT, K. | CABRILLOS, L.

Competence. Dedication. Optimism
SHS Faculty Honest. Industrious. Polite. Honest. Punctual.