English 7: Strategies For An Effective Conversation

English 7
Strategies for an Effective Conversation

Objectives:
• Employ a variety of strategies for effective
interpersonal communication (interview, dialog,
conversation)
• Give clear precise and concise information,
explanations and instructions in varied oral
communication situations
Evaluate Me! 
Directions: Read the questions listed below and assess yourself. Then, number your paper 1-5 and answer each question with YES or NO.
When talking to someone…

1. Do you use appropriate body language to show you are listening?
(eye contact, nod head, etc.)
2. Do you listen to the speaker without interrupting?
3. Do you repeat what the speaker said or ask questions to make sure
you have understood correctly?
4. Do you avoid being distracted by noises, mobile phones, or by what
other people are doing?
5. Do you avoid being distracted by the mannerisms, speaking style,
clothing of the person speaking?
Evaluate Me! 
• If you answered YES to most of the questions, you

could consider yourself a good communicator.
• In this lesson, your ability to listen, speak, discuss,
and participate in meaningful conversations will
further be developed.
• You will also learn why an effective communication
is important in our lives.
Strategies for an Effective Conversation
• Communication is the process by which we share information,
ideas, and intentions with each other.
• For the purposes of this module, we will focus on two of the
most common types of communication.
• As a form of communication, conversation is where you
exchange thoughts, opinions, and information on things with
your family, friends, neighbors, or even to an acquaintance.
• This can lead to good, peaceful, and harmonious relationships
among individuals.
• Properly expressing your thoughts and opinions, whether it is
verbal or nonverbal, requires the art of speaking.
Strategies for an Effective
Conversation
• There are times that conversation can be challenging.
• If that happens, you need ways on how to keep a
conversation going and solve possible communication
issues.
• The table on the next slide shows how A.C.T.I.V.E
strategies can be used in a conversation:
Nonverbal Cues
• To communicate, we do not always have to talk.
• Without realizing, people send or receive nonverbal cues in
every conversation.
• It is another form of communication, where people make
facial expressions, eye contact, and hand and body gestures.
• Being aware of these non-verbal cues is important because
they will give additional information and meaning in any
interaction.
• Here are some of the nonverbal cues which can enhance
communication if used properly.
Giving and Taking Down Messages
• In situations like calls or telephone conversations, these non-verbal
cues will not be present. Make sure that you communicate or receive
the message accurately. Follow the guidelines on giving and taking
down messages:
1. When giving a message:
a. Be brief. State all the information.
b. Remember to thank the person you are talking to.
2. When taking down a message:
a. Listen carefully.
b. Write down the details accurately.
c. Thank the person on the other line.
d. Convey the message accurately to the person concerned orally or by
writing a note.
Read the dialogue between Mara and Ronel. Focus on
the conversation strategies and non-verbal cues used.
Learning Task 1:
• Mara and Ronel used nonverbal cues in their conversation. Find the text evidence
in the dialogue to show what specific cues they used. Copy the table and write
your answer in the appropriate column. An example is provided as your guide.
Learning Task 2:
• Copy the table below and identify the conversation strategies used in the
dialogue by writing the statements or questions in the second column. An
example is provided as your guide.
Learning Task 3:
• The following sentences are taken from a telephone conversation between Marcus
and Joy. Fill in the missing dialogue in their conversation. Choose from the lines
below:
This is Marcus, his younger brother. I’m

sorry he’s not at home. He accompanied
my mother to Lucena. He will be out the
whole day. Would you like to leave a
message?
Good afternoon. This is

Joy Santos, his student.
May I speak with Mr.
Alfonso Medianista?
Just a moment,
Joy. I’ll write it
down.
I’ll do
that.
You’re welcome,
goodbye.
Complete the lesson summary in the speech bubble by filling
in the blanks with the key words provided inside the box.
Learning Task 4:
• Apply what you learned on conversation strategies and nonverbal cues by creating a
dialogue with at least 10 lines. You can go back to the conversation of Mara and
Ronel and use it as your guide.

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Strategies for an Effective Conversation

When talking to someone…

• If you answered YES to most of the questions, you

This is Marcus, his younger brother. I’m

Good afternoon. This is

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