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Introduction to
Verbal
Communication
In today’s society
there are three forms of languages:
Informal, (slang and
speech used among friends)
Formal, (standard
English) and
Technical (specialized
language usually dealing with specific
field.)
Special speech communities
are becoming influenced more often by the
speaker’s gender and culture.
In reaction to negative
connotations more attention is being given
to the development of nonsexist
language usage.
There are five
basic verbal skills that are used
everyday:
- Telling stories,
- Giving directions or
descriptions,
- Handling phone calls,
- Asking questions, and
- Managing personal
introductions.
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