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ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Quarter 1 – Week 4
Two Ways to Communicate
(Verbal vs. Nonverbal)
JANUARY B. TIU
Subject Teacher
 Face Me Now!

In teams of four, predict the expression being

portrayed in each picture. Raise your flag when ready to
answer as the teacher says “NOW!”.
The first to raise will be the first to answer. In the
event that the guessing team’s answer is wrong, the
other teams are given one chance to answer. The team
with the highest score will be the winner.
PUCKER (SOUR) FACE
CRYING FACE
ANGRY/YELLING FACE
SAD/LONELY FACE
SHOCKED FACE
VOMITTING/PUKING FACE
HAPPY FACE
EXCITED FACE
WORRIED/NERVOUS FACE
BORED FACE
SICKLY FACE
GOOD JOB!
 Two Ways to Communicate

VERBAL VS. NON-VERBAL

COMMUNICATION
 Two Ways to Communicate

Verbal (the use of words in conveying

message)
Nonverbal (the absence of words in
conveying message)
 Verbal Communication

- is the use of words to share information with other

people. It can therefore include both spoken and written
communication.
- however, many people use the term to describe only
spoken communication.
- the verbal element of communication is all about the
words that you choose, and how they are heard and
interpreted.
 Verbal Communication

- code of systematic it is the arrangement of letters, figures, symbols

and/or words through which, a message is transmitted or
communicated..
Feelings/Emotion > Encode > Verbal Codes > Decode > Meaning
- it makes use of words in the process of sending and receiving
messages.
Spoken – meaning is taken from phonemes (sounds).
Ex. breath vs. breathe
lead (Pb) vs. lead
History of the English Language
Old English (seventh century- to about 1100)
introduced by Anglo-Saxons
Middle English (1100-1450/1500)
Modern English (1500-present)
- Early Modern (1500-1700)
- Late modern (1700-present)
Standards of the English Language
American English
British English
Australian English
Indian English
Verbal Communication
Verbal Communication
Verbal Communication

/’lʌv / love
/’aɪ / ɪ
/ ju / you
 Verbal Communication

/ˈlaɪf lɪs / lifeless

/ˈbyu ti / beauty
/ ˈkær əl / carol
 Let’s Try!

/aɪ wɒnt tə drɪŋk ˈθɜr ti aʊnsɪs ʌv kok/

I want to drink 30 oz. of coke.

/ə hol nu wɜrld ɪz maɪ feɪvrɪt sɔŋ/

A Whole New World is my favorite song.
 Let’s Try!

/ðɛr ər ʃæmˈpus ɪn ðə gəˈrɑʒ/

There are shampoos in the garage.

/maɪ dʒɜrnəl ɪz hɪz onli trɛʒər/

My journal is his only treasure.
 Verbal Communication

Considerations :
1. Appropriateness – using words appropriate by whether
formal or informal.
2. Brevity – simple and precise, direct to the point (avoid
fillers)
3. Clarity – clearly state your message.
4. Ethics – word should be carefully chosen.
5. Vividness – using words creatively to make them
pleasant to hear.
 Tips When Communicating Verbally:
1. Start with what your listener needs to know.
2. Limit the amount of information.
3. Eliminate unnecessary words.
4. Make your messages relevant to your listener.
5. Take a direct approach.
6. Pause occasionally.
7. Respect individual differences.
8. Avoid stereotyping.
 NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
- generating meaning using behavior other than words.
- process of exchanging ideas in the absence of words.
- more expressive (actions speak louder than words).
 Why more expressive?
All senses can be involved to express the
feelings/emotions of an individual.
- sight
- smell
- hearing
- taste
- touch
 : *** Just as the verbal language, not all non-verbal
in d er
Rem expressions are universal.
ACTION PHILIPPINES OTHER
NODDING CONFIRMATION (YES) – SIGN OF LISTENING (JAPAN)
CHINA, UK, MEXICO NO (GREECE, BULGARIA,
ALBANIA)

EYE CONTACT MAY BE ATTENTIVENESS (WESTERN)

RUDE/OFFENSIVE/CONNECTI OFFENSIVE (SAUDI ARABIA)
ON
THUMBS UP OKAY – US, UK, EGYPT, ISRAEL, MONEY (JAPAN)
IRAQ, AUSTRALIA SAME AS MIDDLE FINGER
(IRAN)
HEAD RUBBING TEASING, AFFECTION INSULTING(AMERICANS)
SLURPING SOUND NO TABLE MANNERS PRAISE TO DELICIOUS
COOKING (KOREA)
 i n de r :
Rem
Six universal expressions:
- happiness
- sadness
- disgust
- fear
- anger
- surprise
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
1. LANGUAGE OF KINESICS
- it involves body motion/physical actions.
*oculesics (visual/sight)– eye movement/eye contact
*facial expression – how facial muscles are set to express
emotions
*gestures – movement of head, arms, hands, and shoulders to
convey message.
*stop – sign of warning (variation of “you” gesture).
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

1. LANGUAGE OF KINESICS
*You! – pointing at people is rude. Dominant-to-
subordinate relationship is taking place.
*looking at your wrist – indicates time to end the
communication.
*Shrug – lack of knowledge or concern.
*posture – indicates the kind of attention or involvement.
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

2. LANGUAGE OF HAPTICS/TACTILE
- involves touch.
*handshakes
*holding hands
*high five
*pat on shoulder
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

3. LANGUAGE OF PROXEMICS
- involves space and arrangement of the environment.
A. Physical arrangements – layout of the room including the
presence or absence of the lectern, seating plan, location of
visual apparatus (board/screen) and any physical barriers.
B. Distance – extent or degree of separation between you
and the audience.
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Four Distance Zones
a. Intimate Distance
- from actual touching to 18 inches or 45.72 cm.
- applies the closest relationship such as husband and wife.
b. Personal Distance
- from 18 inches to 48 inches or four feet .
- the most appropriate distance for teacher and student to
discuss personal affairs such as grades, conduct, private
problems, etc.
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Four Distance Zones
c. Social Distance
- from four to twelve feet or 3.66 m.
- covers people working together or meeting at social
gatherings.
d. Public Distance
- outward from twelve feet.
- lecturer – audience relationship.
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

4. LANGUAGE OF CHRONEMICS
- involves use of time in communication.
A. Duration – length of time devoted to an activity.
B. Activity – the task being executed.
C. Punctuality – the exact time agreed upon.
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
5. LANGUAGE OF COLORS
- involves universal meaning and subjective perceptions of
colors.
Blue – peace, calm, sadness, truth
Red – stop, anger, hostility
Gold – wealth
Pink – love, beauty
Green – go, life, nature
Yellow – wisdom, joy, happiness
White - purity
Violet – royalty
Black – death
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

6. AUDITORY
- involves sounds or sense of hearing.

a. Silence
b. Paralanguage – intonation, pitch, loudness, intensity.
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

7. OLFACTORY
- involves sense of smell.

a. Pleasant
b. Foul
 KINDS OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
8. Gustatory
- involves sense of taste.
a. Sweet
b. Sour
c. Salty
d. Bitter
e. Spicy
REASONS FOR USING NONVERBAL
1. It enhances and emphasizes the message of your speech,
thus making it more meaningful, truthful and relevant.
2. It can communicate feelings, attitude and perspective
without you saying a word.
3. It can sustain the attention of listeners and keep them
engaged in the speech.
4. It give the audience a preview to the type of speaker you
are.
5. It makes you appear more dynamic and animated in your
delivery.
REASONS FOR USING NONVERBAL
6. It serves as a channel to release tension and
nervousness.
7. It helps make your speech more dramatic.
8. It can build a connection with listeners.
9. It makes you credible speaker.
10. It helps you vary your speaking style and avoid
monotonous delivery.
 LET’S THINK AND DECIDE!
1. What is used in verbal communication that is not in
non-verbal communication?
2. Enumerate the tips in communicating verbally.
3. What are the kinds of non-verbal communication?
4. Which came first: verbal or non-verbal communication?
Justify.
5. How are verbal and non-verbal expressions linked?
 LET’S THINK AND DECIDE!
QUESTIONS:
1. What should one consider before or when communicating
verbally/non-verbally?
2. What is the relationship between verbal/non-verbal
communication with our daily living?
3. Which do you more often use when communicating
with others?
4. Which do you think is better or more important: verbal or
non-verbal communication? Why?
Wr i tte n LET’S COMPLETE IT!
1. Using a Venn Diagram, differentiate Verbal Communication from
Non-verbal Communication.
2. Given the table below, list down at least 5 advantages and 5
disadvantages of Verbal and Non-verbal Communication.
VERBAL NON-VERBAL
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
 n c e
Pe rfor ma LET’S DO IT!
1. Given a song, make a video clip of you interpreting the whole
song.

1.Anak
2.Where Is The Love (Black Eyed Peas)
3.All I Want for Christmas Is You
4.Kumukutikutitap
5.Christmas In Our Hearts