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05 May 2021, 3:25 AM

1.Explain the 4 types of communication techniques.

a) Verbal communication:

Ways to implement them:  

• Practice using a confident voice when speaking to others
• Actively listen to others when they are talking
• Prevent yourself from using too much filler words at the end of each word.
• Use more formal words when engaging in a formal conversation
• Avoid using slang or informal words.

b) Written communication:

Ways to implement them:

1. Avoid writing with long sentences and practice writing in short sentences to be precise to the information

2. Be precise and concise when writing.

3. Always use active voice when writing instead of passive voice

4. Use correct punctuation and grammar when writing to convey your messages in the best way it can be interpreted.

c) Non-verbal communication:

Ways to implement them:

• Make contact when speaking or listening to others but with moderate frequency.
• Show how much you are invested in the topic of discussion by expressing your emotions through facial expressions
• Gestures
• Practice using proper voice tone with clear voice so that it can be interpreted with ease.
• Have good posture with talking and listening to others
• Space

d) Visual communication:

Ways to implement them:

• Use pictures, videos or other media to  aid your communication with others
• Visual aided  communication should only be a catalyst to your presentation and not the main attention of the subject matter 
• The visual aided communication should be clear and easily understood
• The visuals used should be able to keep listeners invested in your communication when done right.

2. How you can be a good communicator?

-To be a good communicator you have to learn to convey your opinions or messages in a civilized way. You should also be able to learn and listen to the opinion by others or your coworkers to be able to establish a good communication skill. You should also be able to use non-verbal communication such as body language to be able to convey or communicate with others with such ease.

3. What are the barriers to be a good communicator?

1. Physical barriers
2. Perceptual barriers
3. Emotional barriers
4. Cultural barriers
5. Language barriers
6. Gender barriers
7. Religious barriers
8. Interpersonal barriers