Communication involves clearly conveying and receiving messages through verbal and non-verbal means such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language. The document outlines different types of communication including verbal, non-verbal, and para-verbal and discusses effective skills such as gathering thoughts, choosing words, voice modulation, active listening, maintaining eye contact and using body language. Communication is an essential life skill for everyday social interactions and conversations.

1. COMMUNICATION
Life Skills

2. WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?
Clearly and collectedly conveying and receiving messages to and
from others both verbally and through body language, including
facial expressions, eye contact, arm movement, and posture.
General communication skills are important for everyday
communication in all situations when you are exchanging
conversation with someone else. They are helpful from small talk to
deep conversation.

3. TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
Verbal
Non-Verbal
Para-Verbal

4. VERBAL COMMUNICATION
• Written
• Oral

5. NON-VERBAL
• Body Language
• Touch Language
• Space Language
• Time Language
• Silence

8. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Gather your Thoughts
• Choose your words
• Voice modulation
• Body language
• Listen
• Concentration
• Eye contact
• Postures
• Similar or Familiar language
• Questioning Skills