Lesson 2

Verbal and
Nonverbal
Communication
Objectives

● differentiate verbal communication from

nonverbal communication; and
● identify the types of nonverbal communication.
 1 Distinguish the unique
Learning
feature(s) of one
Competency
communication process
from the other
(EN11/12OC-Ia-4).
Warm Up

Buddy Charades

Similar to charades, the class has to divide into pairs.

Each pair will be given three (3) sets of phrases to
guess. One of the pairs has to act out the phrase
without sound, while the partner guesses.
 Review

Communication is the transmission of ideas and emotions

between or among persons with the use of verbal and
nonverbal cues.
 Learn about It!

Verbal Communication

● the use of words or speech in sending messages and

transmitting ideas or feelings
● makes use of language/words
 Learn about It!

Nonverbal Communication

● the act of expressing ideas in ways that do not involve or go

beyond using words.
● uses body language, appearance, voice, and environment as
nonverbal cues
 Learn about It!

Types of Nonverbal Communication

Proxemics
● how the space or distance between the sender and the
receiver affects their communication
● includes intimate distance, personal distance, social distance,
and public distance

Examples:
standing on a platform or stage while giving a speech
sitting right next to a close friend
 Learn about It!

Kinesics

● the use of body language in communication

● includes gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions

Examples:

○ nodding at an acquaintance while passing by him or her on

the street
○ raising one eyebrow while listening to someone’s story
 Learn about It!

Chronemics

● refers to the role of time in the communication process

Examples:

○ showing up early to work each day

○ being on time to a get-together with friends
 Learn about It!

Haptics

● the use of touch to convey meaning in a conversation

● often dependent on culture

Examples:

○ stroking the hand of someone sick

○ patting someone on the back
 Learn about It!

Paralanguage

● the tone, speed, and volume of a speaker’s voice

● includes sighs and gasps

Examples:

○ sighing while doing chores

○ gasping as one opens a gift
Essential Question

Why are verbal and nonverbal communication

equally important?
 Drills

Identify whether each of the following shows verbal or

nonverbal communication.

1. talking to someone face-to-face

2. talking on the phone
3. sticking one’s tongue out at someone
4. tapping someone’s shoulder
5. speaking at a public convention
Drills

6. being extremely late to a party

7. ignoring someone’s question
8. pointing at someone
9. greeting someone “good morning”
10. saying “excuse me”
 Drills

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.
2. Harold shook his head to indicate his refusal.
3. Mr. and Mrs. Garcia stood right next to each other, their
shoulders touching.
4. Vanessa was in Victoria’s arms, both of them giving each
other a tight hug.
 Drills

5. Lester didn’t mean to, but he arrived late to his friend’s

birthday party.
6. To make sure she was heard over the loud music, Kelly
spoke more loudly.
7. The speaker maintained eye contact with the audience.
8. Not wanting to seem too eager, Ryan showed up to the
interview just 10 minutes before it was due to start.
9. Yesha wiped her sister’s tears away.
10. Suzie rolled her eyes at Ernest’s story.
 Values Integration

As a friend, how would you use both verbal and

nonverbal communication to comfort a close friend
who is going through some tough personal problems?
 Synthesis

Synthesis Activity

1. Form groups of five.

2. Each group should come up with their own version of a
short silent movie. They should act out a short scene in
front of the class, making sure to convey the situation
without the use of words.
3. The rest of the class will observe as each group performs.
 Assignment

Observe the way someone converses with another person.

List down the nonverbal cues you notice, what they indicate,
and identify what type of nonverbal communication each is.

For example:

sighing - a sign of relief - paralanguage