This document discusses important language skills for effective communication. It lists the four main language skills as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. For speaking specifically, it identifies elements like tone, pronunciation, posture, pace, gestures, and oration. It argues that language skills are crucial for clear communication between people whether verbal or non-verbal. Developing strong language abilities allows one to effectively convey feelings and messages. Speaking in particular is defined as the ability to express ideas, beliefs, and emotions through language that can be understood by others. It involves a conversation between two or more people.