Oral Communication: Advantages and Disadvantages, Summaries of Communication

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MS. SUHA J AW AB R EH

L EC TUR E # 3

Oral Communication

Outline

1. Review
2. Advantages of oral communication.
3. Disadvantages of oral communication
4. Speaking activity # 3

The Communication Model

Advantages of Oral Communication

1. Time-saving

When the action is required to be taken immediately, it is best totransmit the message orally.

2. Cost saving

When communication is completed orally, it doesnpen , stamp or computer. Therefore, it saves money.’t need paper,

3. More powerful

Speech is a more powerful means of persuasion and control.

4. Effectiveness

With the help of variations in the tone, pitch and intensity ofvoice, the speaker can convey shades of meaning.

10. Informal communication Oral communication does not need formalities needed in written communication.

Disadvantages of Oral Communication

1. No recordIn oral communication, messages are difficult to record, so it is impossible to preserve the message for future.
2. InaccuracyThere is a possibility of inaccurate messages to reach the destination.
3. Limited useOral communication is not suitable for lengthy messages. It should be sued for short message.
4. Confused speechSometimes the receiver fails to understand the meaning of a message due to habitual productions of the speaker.
5. No legal validityoral messages are not taped , so it can be denied easily if the situation goes against the speaker.

Speaking Activity # 3

How would you describe and analyze this cartoon?

-In this speaking activity, students are required to choose one cartoon and then describe and analyze it.

-Each student has one minute to speak.

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