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Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.
Bina : Your English is getting better by the day. What are the things
you have done to improve your communication skills?

Seema : Well, I have been practising active listening. I listen to some
talks. I also listen to conversations.
Bina : Oh!
Seema : It helps me pay attention and understand the message.

Bina : That’s great!
Seema : Not just that. It has improved my pronunciation skills, modulation and tone of voice. I
now speak with the right expression.
Bina : I think. I should do that too.

Seema : You must also practise it with others. Listening and speaking can help you learn the
structure of sentences too.
Bina : How about reading books?

Seema : That’s an excellent way to learn new words in context. And you can learn the structure
of sentences too.
Bina : Hmm ... I will follow your tips. I want to speak like you.
Seema : Definitely. Start it right away.

Communication Skills

Speak in class about a situation where there was a misunderstanding between you and your friend.

How did you sort it out?

Creative Writing Skills

Write a paragraph about ways to improve communication skills.

Classroom Interaction

Do you think the misunderstanding between the driver and Big John was silly and stupid?
Discuss in class.

Life Skills and Values

Most of the time we want to speak, not listen. But listening is also a part of communication. Listening
skills help you understand what the other person is saying. You can avoid misunderstanding. So,
listen to understand, not to speak.

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