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The Nature of Speaking

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The Nature of Speaking

Communication

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If listening is the Cinderella skill in second

language learning, then speaking is the


overbearing elder sister. The ability to function
in another language is generally
characterized in terms of being able to speak
that language.
Communicative competence includes
linguistic competence, but also
includes a range of conventional skills
that enable the speaker to know how
to say what, to whom, when.
“Communicative competence is not
restricted to spoken language, but
involves writing as well. It is also
context-specific, which means that a
competent communicator knows how to
make choices specific to the situation. ”

-Sandra Savignon (1970)


Knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of
the language,
Knowledge of rules of speaking,
Knowing how to use and respond to different
types of speech such as requests, apologies,
thanks, and invitations,
Knowing how to use language appropriately.
- speech or writing normally longer than
sentences which deals with a certain subject
formally in the form of writing or speech.
The main focus of this type of discourse
is to make the audience aware about the
topic of the discussion.

EXAMPLES:
Definitions and comparative analysis of different
ideas and beliefs
Narration is a type of discourse that
relies on stories, folklore or a drama as a
medium of communication.

EXAMPLES:
Stage play, story, folklore etc.
 It involves describing something in relation
to the senses.
 Descriptive discourse enables the
audience to develop a mental picture of
what is being discussed.
EXAMPLES:
Descriptive parts of novel or essays
This type of discourse is based on valid logic
and, through correct reasoning tries to
motivate the audience.

EXAMPLES:
lectures,
and prose.essays,
It is a conversational passage or a
spoken or written exchange of conversation
in a group or between two persons directed
towards a particular subject.
- is produced in order to get
something, or to get
something done.
- is produced for social
purposes.
Small talk and conversation
This process is often jointly managed by
the participants, depending on the social
relationship between them (e.g. teacher–
student, friend–friend, employed–
employee).
PURPOSES FOR
1. To Entertain.
2. To Educate.
3. To Convince.
4. To Inspire.
5. To express one’s thoughts and feelings.

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