Human society depends on communication between individuals. People constantly interact and engage in conversations, discussions, interviews, meetings and other exchanges to share information and build connections. While everyone has the innate ability to communicate through speech, not all people have developed strong communication skills for public settings. This document aims to provide guidance on improving oral communication skills in order to communicate effectively.

2. ORAL COMMUNICATION

3. Human Society cannot
function without
Communication. Society
exists and grows with
every Communication
Activity between and
among persons within the
society. We are social
beings who interact with
one another all the time.

4. It has been said that people cannot NOT
communicate. We engage in
conversations, Dialogues, interviews,
committee, meetings, group discussion,
public speaking and organizational or
cultural interchanges. We are therefore, all
COMMUNICATORS.

5. ARE WE GOOD
COMMUNICATORS?

6. All of us are born with the ability to speak – we have the necessary
speech organs, we have the capacity to learn language.

7. OBJECTIVE:
• Meant to guide you through the intricate
process of communication for a better
understanding of what the
communication process entails.
• To provide you with the building blocks
that will inspire you with your
confidence in your ability to speak in a
public setting.

8. CHAPTER 1: EXPLORING THE
NATURE OF COMMUNICATION