1. COMMUNICATION

2. exchanging thoughts, ideas, opinions
Why do people communicate?
- to understand and be understood by others
What is communication?
exchanging thoughts, ideas, opinions

3. Communication
Communication is one of the most important parts of people´s lives.
It is a neccessity for everyone.
People talk to each other every day.
We distinguish between two basic forms of communication:
VERBAL
NON-VERBAL

4. Verbal communication
We use our language (system of words) to communicate our thoughts and feelings.
In vc we use also stress, tone and modulation of the voice to expess
different meanings

5. Verbal communication It includes four skills: listening speaking
writing
reading
Speaking and writing are active because we create our thoughts in words
Listening and reading are passive because we receive information

6. Speaking and listening
Some people are disabled so they can´t speak and listen – they are called the deaf (deaf-mute )
They use a special language – a sign language
(a movement of hands)
Listening is vey important skill when we learn languages, not only foreign one but also a mother tongue

7. Kinds of verbal communication
There are two kinds of verbal communication:
Formal
(employer/employee, student /teacher)
Informal – chatting or gossipping
(friends, relatives, children and parents)

8. Non-verbal communication
Non-verbal communication means using :
Mimicks
Postures
Gestures
Facial expressions

9. NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
is also called a body language
our bodies constantly talk
we smile, frawn, cry, shout, laugh or move our hands when we are ....

10. Other kinds of communication
DIRECT / INDIRECT
Many of us prefer talking to others face to face.
It allows the speaker to ask questions or answer them – directly
Indirect com. is through messages or using pictures
WRITTEN / ORAL
Written communication
includes:
Letters
Text messages s
It can also be formal and informal

11. Ancient forms of communication
American Indians used smoke signals for communiction
African tribes used sound of drums
Later pigeons were used to carry messages
In 19th century the telegraph was invented which is connected with using of MORSE CODE

12. Modern ways of communication
Historically, letters were the only reliable means of communication until the 19th century
Besides the invention of telegraph also telephone (19th century) made communication easier
Today, the Internet and mobile phones have become the predominant media in communication

13. Modern ways of communication – pros and cons
Communication is faster and cheaper – , skype, ICQ
Cons
It is ruining real communication
Addiction
Influence our handwriting – lots of mistakes

14. Forms of communication
Kissing, hugging, shaking hands

15. Colours and symbols wi A dove peace love, passion purity, innocence
An owl
wisdom
sadness, grief
A lion – strength, courage, bravery

16. Conclusion
“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.”
 Epictetus quotes (Greek philosopher)