“ORAL COMMUNICATION”

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (STEM 1 – A)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (HUMSS 1 – B)

Unit 1 | Nature and Elements of Communication

Lesson 2: Verbal and Nonverbal
Communication

ACTIVITY
Directions:

What is Verbal Communication?

- refers to the use of words or speech in sending messages and transmitting ideas or
feelings. The communicators use language to convey what they would like others to
know

Ex: Words in communication

.
What is Non-verbal communication?
- refers to the act of expressing ideas in ways that do not involve or go beyond using
words.

Ex:
Body language,
appearance,
voice,
and environment.

- It allows the expressions of emotions to be clear.

- It compliments verbal communication
- Substitute for words

Types of Non-Verbal communication?

- Proxemics – This refers to how the space or distance between the sender and the
receiver affects their communication.
o (6 – 18 inches) intimate distances
o (1.5 – 4 ft.) embracing, touching, or whispering; personal distance
o (4 – 12 ft.) interacting with good friends or family; social distance
 o (12 – 25 ft.) interacting with acquaintances; and public distance.

Ex: standing on a platform or stage while giving a speech

sitting right next to a close friend.

- Kinesics – This refers to the use of body language in communication.

o Gestures
o Eye contact
o Facial expressions.

Ex: nodding at an acquaintance while passing by him or her on the street

raising one eyebrow while listening to someone’s story.

- Chronemics – This refers to the role of time in the communication process. Since
various cultures may have different perceptions of time when it comes to punctuality
or in interactions, chronemics may greatly affect communication.

Ex: showing up early to work each day.

being on time to a get-together with friends.

- Paralanguage –This refers to the tone, speed, and volume of a speaker’s voice.
o Sighs
o Gasps

Ex: sighing while doing chores

gasping as one opens a gift

- Haptics – This refers to the use of touch to convey meaning in a conversation. This
is often dependent on culture. In some countries, friendly touching is encouraged,
but in others, it is considered an invasion of one’s personal space.

Ex: stroking the hand of someone sick

patting someone on the back
 Activity: Drill 1
Directions: Identify whether each of the following shows verbal or nonverbal
communication.

1. talking to someone face-to-face V

2. talking on the phone V
3. sticking one’s tongue out at someone NV
4. tapping someone’s shoulder NV
5. speaking at a public convention V
6. being extremely late to a party NV
7. ignoring someone’s question NV
8. pointing at someone NV
9. greeting someone “good morning” V
10. saying “excuse me” v
11. V
12. nv
13. nv
14. v
15. nv
Activity: Drill 2
Directions: Identify the type of nonverbal communication shown in each of the
following situations.

1. Sophia heaved a sigh of relief when she found out that she passed her math
exam. (paralanguage)
2. Harold shook his head to indicate his refusal. (kinesics)
3. Mr. and Mrs. Garcia stood right next to each other, their shoulders touching.
(proxemics)
4. Vanessa was in Victoria’s arms, both of them giving each other a tight hug.
(haptics)
5. Lester didn’t mean to, but he arrived late to his friend’s birthday party.
(chronemics)
6. To make sure she was heard over the loud music, Kelly spoke more loudly.
(paralanguage)
7. The speaker-maintained eye contact with the audience. (kinesics)
8. Not wanting to seem too eager, Ryan showed up to the interview just 10 minutes
before it was due to start. (chronemics)
9. Yesha wiped her sister’s tears away. (haptics)
10. Suzie rolled her eyes at Ernest’s story. (kinesics)