2. Definition
Oral communication implies communication through mouth. It includes
individuals conversing with each other, be it direct conversation or telephonic
conversation. Speeches, presentations, discussions are all forms of oral
communication. Oral communication is generally recommended when the
communication matter is of temporary kind or where a direct interaction is
required. Face to face communication (meetings, lectures, conferences,
interviews, etc.) is significant so as to build a rapport and trust.
3. Characteristics of Oral Communication
Pre Planned: Before transmitting any
message, the speaker must have pre-plan to
send the message properly to the audience or
receiver.
Certainty: The speaker must speak properly
while communication with the audience.
Conciseness: Information should be /Enriched
with concrete, logical and relevant data in
case of oral communication.
Attractive presentation: The message in oral
communication should be presented in a nice
tone.
Consideration of the Receiver or Audience:
During oral communication, the qualification,
knowledge, experience, and motive should
be considered by the speaker.
Neutrality: The audience or receiver should
be silent while the speaker in delivering A his
speech.
Realistic: Unrealistic information or, a
message can never hold the attention of the
audience.
Free from error: If the information in oral
communication contains any error then it
makes the audience confused.
Patience: Patience is the key to success for
effective communication.
Free from emotion: Oral communication
should be free from emotion.
4. Breathing
Breathing (or ventilation) is the process of moving air into and out of the
lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, mostly by
bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide.
5. Breathing exercises
Pursed lip breathing: This simple breathing
technique makes you slow down your pace of
breathing by having you apply deliberate
effort in each breath.
Diaphragmatic breathing: Belly breathing
can help you use your diaphragm properly. Do
belly breathing exercises when you’re feeling
relaxed and rested.
Breath focus technique: This deep breathing
technique uses imagery or focus words and
phrases.
Lion’s breath: Lion’s breath is an energizing
yoga breathing practice that is said to relieve
tension in your chest and face.
Alternate nostril breathing: Alternate nostril
breathing, known as nadi shodhana
pranayama in Sanskrit, is a breathing
practice for relaxation.
Equal breathing: Equal breathing is known as
sama vritti in Sanskrit.
Resonant or coherent breathing: Resonant
breathing, also known as coherent breathing,
is when you breathe at a rate of 5 full
breaths per minute.
Sitali breath: This yoga breathing practice
helps you lower your body temperature and
relax your mind.
Deep breathing: Deep breathing helps to
relieve shortness of breath by preventing air
from getting trapped in your lungs and
helping you to breathe in more fresh air.
Humming bee breath (bhramari): The
unique sensation of this yoga breathing
practice helps to create instant calm and is
especially soothing around your forehead.
6. Intonation
In linguistics, intonation is variation in spoken pitch when used, not for
distinguishing words as sememes (a concept known as tone), but, rather, for a
range of other functions such as indicating the attitudes and emotions of the
speaker, signalling the difference between statements and questions, and
between different types of questions, focusing attention on important elements
of the spoken message and also helping to regulate conversational interaction.
7. Diction
in its original meaning, is a writer's or speaker's distinctive vocabulary choices
and style of expression in a poem or story. In its common meaning, it's the
distinctiveness of speech,the art of speaking so that each word is clearly
heard and understood to its fullest complexity and extremity, and concerns
pronunciation and tone, rather than word choice and style. This is more
precisely and commonly expressed with the term enunciation, or with its
synonym articulation.
