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Verbal communication can be spoken or written. It involves conveying messages through symbols known as lexemes. Proper grammar, spelling, word choice and clarity are important. Written communication has evolved from pictographs to paper to electronic signals. There are four main types of verbal communication: interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group, and public. Verbal communication offers advantages like being a time-saver, allowing for quick feedback, convenience, easy preparation and privacy.

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Lecture 3

Verbal communication can be spoken or written. It involves conveying messages through symbols known as lexemes. Proper grammar, spelling, word choice and clarity are important. Written communication has evolved from pictographs to paper to electronic signals. There are four main types of verbal communication: interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group, and public. Verbal communication offers advantages like being a time-saver, allowing for quick feedback, convenience, easy preparation and privacy.

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M1 Didactics Communicational Skills

Lecture : 3 Verbal Communication

1-Verbal communication
is the spoken or written conveyance of a message. Human language can be defined as
a system of symbols (sometimes known as lexemes). Verbal communication referred to
spoken and written words. Generally verbal signal words should be positive and clear in
meaning; they should also be logical and suit the audience. The good selection of words is
crucial in conveying meaning to the audience appropriately. The importance of words
increases when you are communicating in writing. Because your readers have only words in
front of them. Making sure Grammar and spelling are correct is essential in this type of
communication.

-Written communication and its historical development

Over time the forms of and ideas about communication have evolved through the continuing
progression of technology. Advances include communications psychology and media
psychology, an emerging field of study. The progression of written communication can be
divided into three "information communication revolutions"

1. Written communication first emerged through the use of pictographs.


The pictograms were made in stone, hence written communication was not yet
mobile. Pictograms began to develop standardized and simplified forms.
2. The next step occurred when writing began to appear on paper, papyrus, clay, wax,
and other media with commonly shared writing systems, leading to
adaptable alphabets. Communication became mobile.
3. The final stage is characterized by the transfer of information through controlled
waves of electromagnetic radiation (i.e., radio, microwave, infrared) and
other electronic signals.

Communication is thus a process by which meaning is assigned and conveyed in an attempt to


create shared understanding. Gregory Bateson called it "the replication of tautologies in the
universe. This process, which requires a vast repertoire of skills in interpersonal processing,
listening, observing, speaking, questioning, analyzing, gestures, and evaluating
enables collaboration and cooperation.

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2-The Four Major Types of Verbal Communication

1. Interpersonal Verbal Communication: This type of verbal communication is


practised only between two individuals. Thus it can also be termed as a ‘one-to-one
conversation.’
2. Intrapersonal Verbal Communication: This type of verbal communication is
practised with great privacy. This type of communication is strictly restricted to
ourselves.
3. Small-Group Verbal Communication: This type of Verbal communication can be
held at any place only if more than two individuals are present during the conversation.
4. Public Verbal Communication: We can hold this type of Verbal communication at
any place where one individual has the role of addressing a larger audience.

Examples of verbal communication are given bellow :


-Oral or Spoken Communication: Communication which involves talking Face-to-face
conversation: When you can see the listener. For example, group discussion, talking to family
members at home, public speeches, etc.
-Talking on a phone: This is for personal and official communication. Phone conversations
should begin with a greeting (Hello), talking and listening to each other. The conversation can
end with a ‘Thank you’ and ‘Bye’.

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-Classroom teaching, business meeting and public speeches are other examples of oral
communication, where one person talks to many others at once.
-Written Communication: Communication which involves written or typed words Writing on
paper: letters, notes, etc.
SMS (Short Message Service): These can be sent through a phone to a person or a group.
Using email to share news, thoughts, documents and files (including photos, videos, music,
etc.). e-mail can be used to send messages to a person or to a group. Printed books and
newspapers

3-Advantages of Verbal Communication

1. Time-Saver: With the method of verbal communication, tasks can be efficiently dealt
with. Verbal communication saves time and helps us complete jobs within a few
minutes by avoiding other lengthy procedures. Through Verbal communication, you
can convey your thoughts or instructions at your regulated speed and not wait on such
tasks that are to be completed. This method can help you communicate better with
others as well as understand what they have to say.
2. Quick Feedback: Feedbacks are necessary for any social scenario where
communication is involved. By utilising verbal communication, you will be able to
produce quick feedback to the hosts’ original message. In the case of doubts or
questions, verbal communication helps clarify them much faster than any other method
of communication.
3. Convenient: Verbal communication is the most widely accepted method of
communication. Individuals worldwide prefer verbal communication over other
variance of communication due to its convenience. Verbal communication makes
language and oral comprehensions more straightforward and understandable.
4. Ease preparation: Any individuals who know how to convey their thoughts into words
need to prepare the least in the case of verbal communication. It is one of the most
simple types of communication which does not involve any material to convey the
intended message and are the easiest to conduct.
5. Privacy: Verbal communication ensures privacy to individuals to maintain the secrecy
of certain events. It is easier to convey specific urgent thoughts through the way of
verbal communication than using symbols or other methods. Verbal communication can
also prove to be of use in emergencies.
6. Improved clarity: Verbal communication occurs in either oral or written form; hence,
the speaker or writer and the listener or reader can clearly understand the subject or
context of the message. Therefore, it improves clarity.

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