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Understanding Oral Communication - Lesson 1 for Grade 12
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Getting Started with Oral Communication
Oral communication is all about expressing yourself through spoken words and connecting with others face-to-face. This skill becomes super important as you prepare for college, job interviews, and adult relationships.
Think of it as your toolkit for success - whether you're giving a class presentation, talking to your crush, or explaining something to your parents. The better you get at this, the more confident you'll feel in any social situation.
Quick Tip: Practice makes perfect! Start by speaking up more in class discussions to build your confidence.
What Communication Really Means
Ever wonder where the word "communication" actually comes from? It's rooted in two Latin words: "communicare" (meaning "to share") and "communis" (meaning "shared by all"). Basically, communication has always been about bringing people together through shared understanding.
Communication is a process that happens between two or more people. You can't really communicate with yourself - it requires at least one other person to receive your message.
Here's what makes it interesting: communication can be verbal (spoken words), nonverbal (body language, facial expressions), written, or a mix of all these. Sometimes your facial expression says more than your words!
Reality Check: You're already communicating all the time - now you're just learning to do it more effectively.
The Five Essential Communication Skills
These five macro skills are like the building blocks of effective communication. Master these, and you'll be unstoppable in any conversation or presentation.
Speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing - you use all of these every single day. When you're scrolling through social media, you're viewing. When you're chatting with friends, you're speaking and listening. When you're doing homework, you're reading and writing.
The cool thing is that these skills work together. Good speakers are usually good listeners, and strong readers often become better writers. It's all connected!
Pro Tip: Focus on improving your weakest skill first - it'll boost your overall communication game faster than you think.
Breaking Down the Communication Process
Every conversation follows the same basic pattern, whether you realize it or not. The speaker (that's you when you're talking) has a message to share. But here's where it gets interesting - you need to encode that message into words and actions that others can understand.
The channel is how you deliver your message - face-to-face, text, video call, or even through body language. The receiver (your audience) then has to decode what you're trying to say, which isn't always perfect!
Feedback is their response back to you, and context is the situation where all this happens. A joke that's funny at lunch might not work during a serious class discussion!
Key Insight: Communication fails when encoding and decoding don't match up - that's why being clear matters so much.
When Communication Gets Blocked
Picture this: you're trying to have an important conversation, but there's construction noise outside, your phone keeps buzzing, or maybe you're just having a bad day. These are barriers - obstacles that mess up effective communication.
Barriers can be physical (like noise), emotional (like being angry or stressed), or even cultural (different backgrounds leading to misunderstandings). They're like static on a radio that makes it hard to hear the music clearly.
The communication flow shows how your message travels from you to the other person, but barriers can pop up anywhere along the way. Smart communicators learn to identify and work around these obstacles.
Real Talk: Everyone deals with communication barriers - the key is recognizing them and adapting your approach.
Why We Actually Communicate
Communication isn't just about exchanging information - it serves five major purposes in your daily life. Social interaction is probably the most obvious one - it's how you build friendships and relationships.
Control might sound harsh, but it's really about influencing behavior in positive ways, like when teachers give instructions or parents set boundaries. Motivation is when communication inspires you to do better or try harder.
Emotional expression lets you share feelings and connect with others on a deeper level. Finally, information dissemination is simply sharing facts and knowledge - like when your teacher explains a lesson or you tell friends about weekend plans.
Think About It: Every conversation you have serves at least one of these functions - usually more than one at the same time!
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You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
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I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
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Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
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In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
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I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
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Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
Understanding Oral Communication - Lesson 1 for Grade 12
Kyla Laxina
@kylalaxina
Communication is literally everywhere in your life - from texting friends to presenting in class to understanding TikTok videos. Let's break down the essential concepts that'll help you become a more effective communicator in all situations.
Getting Started with Oral Communication
Oral communication is all about expressing yourself through spoken words and connecting with others face-to-face. This skill becomes super important as you prepare for college, job interviews, and adult relationships.
Think of it as your toolkit for success - whether you're giving a class presentation, talking to your crush, or explaining something to your parents. The better you get at this, the more confident you'll feel in any social situation.
Quick Tip: Practice makes perfect! Start by speaking up more in class discussions to build your confidence.
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What Communication Really Means
Ever wonder where the word "communication" actually comes from? It's rooted in two Latin words: "communicare" (meaning "to share") and "communis" (meaning "shared by all"). Basically, communication has always been about bringing people together through shared understanding.
Communication is a process that happens between two or more people. You can't really communicate with yourself - it requires at least one other person to receive your message.
Here's what makes it interesting: communication can be verbal (spoken words), nonverbal (body language, facial expressions), written, or a mix of all these. Sometimes your facial expression says more than your words!
Reality Check: You're already communicating all the time - now you're just learning to do it more effectively.
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The Five Essential Communication Skills
These five macro skills are like the building blocks of effective communication. Master these, and you'll be unstoppable in any conversation or presentation.
Speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing - you use all of these every single day. When you're scrolling through social media, you're viewing. When you're chatting with friends, you're speaking and listening. When you're doing homework, you're reading and writing.
The cool thing is that these skills work together. Good speakers are usually good listeners, and strong readers often become better writers. It's all connected!
Pro Tip: Focus on improving your weakest skill first - it'll boost your overall communication game faster than you think.
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Breaking Down the Communication Process
Every conversation follows the same basic pattern, whether you realize it or not. The speaker (that's you when you're talking) has a message to share. But here's where it gets interesting - you need to encode that message into words and actions that others can understand.
The channel is how you deliver your message - face-to-face, text, video call, or even through body language. The receiver (your audience) then has to decode what you're trying to say, which isn't always perfect!
Feedback is their response back to you, and context is the situation where all this happens. A joke that's funny at lunch might not work during a serious class discussion!
Key Insight: Communication fails when encoding and decoding don't match up - that's why being clear matters so much.
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When Communication Gets Blocked
Picture this: you're trying to have an important conversation, but there's construction noise outside, your phone keeps buzzing, or maybe you're just having a bad day. These are barriers - obstacles that mess up effective communication.
Barriers can be physical (like noise), emotional (like being angry or stressed), or even cultural (different backgrounds leading to misunderstandings). They're like static on a radio that makes it hard to hear the music clearly.
The communication flow shows how your message travels from you to the other person, but barriers can pop up anywhere along the way. Smart communicators learn to identify and work around these obstacles.
Real Talk: Everyone deals with communication barriers - the key is recognizing them and adapting your approach.
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Why We Actually Communicate
Communication isn't just about exchanging information - it serves five major purposes in your daily life. Social interaction is probably the most obvious one - it's how you build friendships and relationships.
Control might sound harsh, but it's really about influencing behavior in positive ways, like when teachers give instructions or parents set boundaries. Motivation is when communication inspires you to do better or try harder.
Emotional expression lets you share feelings and connect with others on a deeper level. Finally, information dissemination is simply sharing facts and knowledge - like when your teacher explains a lesson or you tell friends about weekend plans.
Think About It: Every conversation you have serves at least one of these functions - usually more than one at the same time!
We thought you’d never ask...
What is the Knowunity AI companion?
Our AI companion is specifically built for the needs of students. Based on the millions of content pieces we have on the platform we can provide truly meaningful and relevant answers to students. But its not only about answers, the companion is even more about guiding students through their daily learning challenges, with personalised study plans, quizzes or content pieces in the chat and 100% personalisation based on the students skills and developments.
Where can I download the Knowunity app?
You can download the app in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store.
Is Knowunity really free of charge?
That's right! Enjoy free access to study content, connect with fellow students, and get instant help – all at your fingertips.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
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This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
Aubrey
iOS user
Best app if you're in Highschool or Junior high. I have been using this app for 2 school years and it's the best, it's good if you don't have anyone to help you with school work.😋🩷🎀
Marco B
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
Paul T
iOS user