COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DEFINITION OF COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication refers to any means by which thought is transffered from one person to another . Define simply it is exchange of information among people. However it is reflected in various forms or kinds.

METHODS OF COMMUNICATION

There are three modes of communication

1. Oral communication

2.written communication.

3.Non verbal communication.

ORAL COMMUNICATION

Oral communication uses spoken words to exchange ideas and information, for example one to one conversation, meeting, voice, mail, message etc.

Oral communication has immediate feedback, This is done among people who are together or are in the same environment. The advantage of oral communication are feedback and corrections where necessary. The disadvantage of oral communication is that there is often little opportunity to reflect on what is said.