PPT4

• Think of one situation on how you talk
to or speak with people you know. It can

be a family member, a friend, a
classmate, or someone who is not near
you.
Processing Questions
• Do you communicate face-to-face or

distant?
• Is it formal or informal?
• How many people are involved in the
conversation?
ORAL COMMUNICATION
ACTIVITIES
Prepared by: Michelle N. Tinguha
• Oral communication is a process of
transmitting information from one source to
another by word of mouth. If oral
communication is based on proximity, it can
either be face-to-face interaction or distant
communication. If it is based on style and
purpose, it can either be formal or informal.
Finally if it is based on the size, it can be
dyadic, small group, or a large audience.
Face-to-face conversation
• This first type of oral communication activity
implies the informal discussion between or
among the interlocutors that takes place with
their physical presence. The sender and the
receiver (not restricted to two individuals)
discuss and exchange their thoughts freely and
fairly on a particular issue or context. The
conversation can either be intimate or casual.
Face-to-face conversation
• Examples of a face-to-face conversation
include talking to family members during
dinner, discussing important concepts of the
lesson to a classmate, and sharing an
intimate topic to a close friend.
Interview
• The second type of oral communication
activity has a structured routine—one
participant asks and the other one responds.
It is called an “interview” which involves an
interviewer (one who asks questions) and an
interviewee (one who answers questions).
Interview
• An interview usually takes place face-to-
face, but it can also be done virtually
especially if the interlocutors are
geographically separated. In some cases, the
information gathered by the interviewer
from the interviewee may be used to other
audiences, whether in real time or later.
Examples of an interview
1. Job interview.
The interviewer evaluates the qualifications
of an interviewee for the latter’s desired
position.
2. Psychiatric interview.
A psychiatrist or a psychologist uses a variety
of interview methods and techniques to
understand the condition of his/her patient.
3. Research interview.
A researcher interviews his/her respondent to
suffice the requirements of a qualitative
research.
4. Journalistic interview.
Interviews are vital part of journalism and
media reporting to elicit facts from the
interviewee for informational and
entertainment purposes.
Phone conversation
• Speaking with someone over the phone is quite

challenging. It is important to communicate
properly when someone is on a phone call, as the
person you are interacting with cannot see your
facial movement and your body language.
Regardless of the level of formality, it is required
from the calling party and the called party to speak
politely.
Meeting / Conference
• Generally speaking, both meetings and

conferences are events where people get together
to discuss about a common interest or subject. The
difference is in the formality of the discussion and
group size. Meetings are quite informal, usually
involving just a few people and is held in-house.
Meeting / Conference
• On the other hand, conferences usually have an

agenda and well-organized schedule of activities,
thus formal. They are usually held externally as
they involve a bigger number of attendees from
different clusters or sectors.
Lecture / Presentation
• This oral communication activity is traditional in a

classroom setting. It often involves the teacher or
student who is assigned to present a topic in class.
Although the digital technology has evolved
through the years, classroom lecture or presentation
is still a valuable asset for meaningful learning.
Lecture / Presentation
• It is also an effective technique to boost an

individual’s self confidence in public
speaking. Regardless of the topic presented,
the delivery and tone of speaking influence the
audience’s attentiveness and learning.
APPLICATION
• Directions: Choose one oral

communication activity and construct a
table that shows the advantages and
disadvantages of the chosen oral
communication activity.
ASSIGNMENT
• Research and compile a list of famous
speeches throughout history. Choose
one speech and write a reflection on
how the speaker effectively used oral
communication skills to convey their
message and influence the audience.

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• Think of one situation on how you talk

to or speak with people you know. It can

• Do you communicate face-to-face or

• Speaking with someone over the phone is quite

• Generally speaking, both meetings and

• On the other hand, conferences usually have an

• This oral communication activity is traditional in a

• It is also an effective technique to boost an

• Directions: Choose one oral

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