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Unit Four Skills of

3 Communication

Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the unit, the learner will be able to:
f get acquainted with the different types of communication skills
f become familiar with various techniques to enhance communication skills
f acquire techniques to write effectively for different contexts and readers
f familiarise themselves with speaking skillfully and ethically

Prerequisites

Picture a bustling classroom. A teacher explains a complex concept in Malayalam and
then switches to English for key terms. Students take notes, some in Malayalam script,
others in English. In the back, two friends whisper, effortlessly mixing both languages.
This snapshot of a typical classroom highlights the multilingual nature of education
and communication in the state. From ancient times, when scholars debated in Sanskrit
at Kodungallur, to the present day of global connectivity, our land has been a melting pot
of languages and ideas.
The ability to communicate effectively – whether in one’s mother tongue, English, or
other languages – is crucial in today’s world. It shapes our educational experiences, career
prospects, and personal relationships. As we explore the fundamental skills of communi-
cation, we’ll discover how mastering these abilities can open doors to new opportunities
and foster deeper understanding in our diverse linguistic landscape.

Keywords

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Techniques, Communication, Improvement

Discussion In this unit, we will be discussing the skills
Communication can be in both spoken or needed for flawless communication. We need to
written modes. Effective communicators need be practice these skills to finetune and improve
to develop two different sets of skills that would our communication. The four communication
make them effective senders and receivers of skills, which will be discussed here, are: Lis-
messages. Speaking and writing are the skills tening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. We
necessary for productive communication while need to develop these skills through practice
listening and reading are the receptive skills.

20 SGOU - FYUGP - SLM - English for Communication