Title: STUDY UNIT 4 LESSON
Course: Communication Skills > Section: WEEK 4 : THE SPEAKING SKILL II: SPEAKING IN MORE FORMAL SITUATIONS

This week, we are going to distinguish the difference between informal and formal communication, we will examine ‘register’ which is tone of voice, vocabulary and sentence structure. We shall explore different registers in speaking. We will assess the assertion that formal communication is somewhat rigidly structured; has a more formal tone, uses more standard language; and places importance on correct grammar. We will look at this in a context where one of the participants is more senior and superior than the other.

In this unit, you will begin to use what you are learning as you become an effective communicator. You will work with colleagues to demonstrate effective speaking strategies and practice interview techniques.

LEARNING ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

Read the articles below for information on formal and informal communication
https://dev1.oerafrica.org/resource/ways-presenting-your-point-view t
https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/a-primer-on-communication-studies/index.html
The assigned reading above (information on formal and informal communication) and the videos below discussed the effective speaking skills
Videos to watch
Video 1 - Effective Speaking Skill
Video II - Preparation for Interview

Video III - Telephone call