4 Macro Skills of
Communication
Tools For Effective Communication
Why is Communication Important?
Communication is the basis of our lives and we would in this day and age, be
handicapped without it. Everyday we are communicating with each other in some
way or another, be it by using words, actions or even expressions in conveying a
message.
We are constantly humming with communication, whether we realize it or
not. All aspects of nature, be it humans, animals, plants and even the weather, are
all communicating in a way that is understood and interpreted through observation.
The importance of this vital means of being in touch, is crucial for us to survive
everyday. There are four kinds of communication which we will overview that make
up the vital parts of this process.
4 skills of
Language Learning
Language learning serves many
purposes, it helps in creating
opportunities to create, improvement
in effective communication,
understanding context of language
and real information. Most
importantly, it builds confidence when
conveying a message.
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Speaking
The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing
are all interconnected. Proficiency in each skill is necessary to become a wellrounded communicator, but the ability to speak skillfully provides the speaker
with several distinct advantages.
The capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts,
opinions, and feelings provides the speaker with these important advantages:
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Ability to inform, persuade and direct
Communication Enhancement
Ability to benefit derivatively
Speaking is a highly valued skill especially when it comes to informing and
sharing thoughts cohesively.
Listening
The importance of listening extends far beyond academic and
professional settings because understanding how to practice good and
proper communication in order to improve daily life interactions with your
family and peers.
These are some reasons as to why listening is an important skill to master
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Fostering good self-esteem
Maximizing productivity and improving relationships
Becoming a better speaker.
Listening…is not merely hearing: it is a state of receptivity that permits understanding
of what is heard and grants the listener full partnership in the communication process.
Reading
Reading is an indispensable skill especially during our time when every
piece of information can be read on the internet. As a form of communication
that transcends time, it establishes a direct communication between the reader
and the writer even when they are not in the same place and time.
Developing reading skills in order to properly comprehend the information given
through text or books is a very important part of communication.
These are some ways to improve reading and comprehensions skills:
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Building your vocabulary
Exercise active reading, thoroughly understanding the piece of information
given before you
Generally, reading more will exercise your brain muscles and thus
understanding written information becomes much easier the more you read.
Writing
Writing is a nonverbal form of communication that is essential to
develop and to master. From a young age, people are taught to write and
read as these skills are closely related to one another. Writing skills are
developed together with comprehension because putting information on
paper is only as effective by how much you know how and what to write.
Points to remember when writing information.
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Message is easy to understand and is accessible to the audience it is
meant for.
Proper use of the language is essential in order to make sure the
message is accurately conveyed.
Message should be concise and easy to relay to others in case of
speaking and sharing the information.
A Summary of the Skills
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Writing
A skill of communication that
goes hand in hand with
reading. The process of
putting thoughts and
information into words so it
may be retrieved at any time.
Speaking
A direct way of
communication. Often
done face to face but also
possible through phone
calls and video calls.
Reading
Nonverbal form of
communication done through
interpreting symbols written
on paper, a book, or any
form of material.
Listening
Closely related to
speaking. Enables the
audience or receiver to
understand the meaning
of what is being spoken.
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“The most important single change in
human consciousness in the last century,
has been the multiplying of the means
and forms of what we call
'communication’.”
—DANIEL BOORSTIN
That would be all
and
Thank You