Lesson 1 - Activity:

Study the following words. Which spelling is correct? Which is incorrect? Tick the appropriate
box.
Justify your answers.

Correct? Incorrect?
1. Aeroplane /

2.Airplane /

3.Colonise /

4.Colonize /

5.Defence /

6.Defense /

7.Enrolment /
8.Enrollment /

9.Honour /

10.Honor /

Input: WHAT IS LANGUAGE?

Check your understanding of the input by answering the following questions:
1. Can animals communicate?
-Yes, because animals communicate trough sounds and gesture.
2. Can monkeys produce language?
-No, because their throats and mouths are not set up for It.
3. What is the difference between language acquisition and language learning?
- Language learning is the teaching about a language (its use, its speaker, its structure),
with the hope that the student will learn enough to actually be able to speak the target
language. Language acquisition, in its current sense, tries to expose the student to the
target language in meaningful ways so that he or she acquires the language’s structure
through actual use.
4. What is the difference between first language and second language?
- First language is your native language or your language when your young until now on the
other hand second language is like a foreign language and second language is used to
communicate from a different language from your locales.
5. What happens after a language comes into contact with another?
The result of the contact of two languages can be the replacement of one by the other.
This is most common when one language has a higher social position (prestige). This
sometimes leads to language endangerment or extinction.
TASK 1.
My Language Biography
Reflect on the concepts presented in the input and connect these to your personal experience of
language by creating your own Language Biography. Begin by filling in the Language Biodata
Form below.

LANGUAGE BIODATA FORM

How many languages do you speak? Identify

these languages.
2( English , Tagalog)

What is /are your first language /s or tongue/s?

Mama, Lala , Dada

How did you acquire your first language/s or

mother tongue/s?
Interaction with others

What skills can you perform using your first

language/s?
Listening and speaking

What is/are your second language/s?

English

How did you learn your second language/s?

From listening to others in school and on what I am
watching.

What skills can you perform using your second

language/s?
Good Listener

What are your language strengths? Listening

What are your language weaknesses?

Speaking

Which language is your favorite and why? English

With the information provided in your Language Biodata Form, write your Language Biography,
which is a paragraph that tells the story of your languages.
My Language Biography
I am 18 years old and I speak two languages Filipino(tagalog,Ilocano) and English language. My
first language or my mother tongue is Ilocano. I acquire Ilocano language because my family
lived here in Narvacan Ilocos Sur since my mom gave birth to me. I grew up around people
speaking Ilocano. I understand my mom and my family's dialect. They’re both a native speaker
of Ilocano. They were originally here in Ilocos Sur. That is why my mother tongue is Ilocano. My
mom and family speaks in Ilocano everyday in our house. I understand them when they were
conversing. The skills that I can perform using my first language are I can read, write,
understand and speak using Filipino language.
My second language is English. I learned the English language in school. Most teachers are
teaching using the English language. Since grade school, I just understand teachers who speak
in English, I also understand when I read something written in English. I can write also but not
minding if it is grammatically correct, but I cannot speak in English, I don’t have the courage.
Not until I reach Higher Grade. Back then, almost every day, there is a recitation in our English
subject. I hate recitations especially when we need to answer in the English language. Each
student must give their opinions or answers. And no answer that has been said should be
repeated. I really hate it but what am I supposed to do? If I don’t answer I won’t have grades. I
don’t really have confidence in speaking in English. It doesn’t even help also that I’m in a star
section that time! Most of my classmates are smart. I’m just an average student who studies
hard. At that time I’m fond of reading online books that’s why my English somehow improve but
still I don’t have much confidence in speaking. Using English language, I can read, write,
understand and speak but not fluently. My language strength is I can read, write, fully
understand and speak using my languages. My language weaknesses are in English language,
I can’t speak fluently and sometimes I can’t understand English clearly when a speaker has an
accent and talks very fast. Sometimes I’m not comfortable watching English movies when it
doesn’t have subtitles and the actors not speaking clearly. My favorite language is Filipino
language of course. Because I grew using it and I’m confident with it. I can express myself using
this language.

TASK 2. Language and Communication

Read the following statements carefully. Decide if each statement is true or false. Write T on the
blank if the statement is true, and F if it is false. If the statement is false, re -write or revise it to
make it true.
Use the space provided after each statement.
F 1. Not all languages have a grammar system.
All languages have a grammar system.
F 2. Change happens to all languages.
 Language is always changing.
T 3. The first language that a child acquires is called mother tongue.

T 4. All living creatures have the capacity for language.

They may not have a true language like humans but they communicate to others trough
sounds and gesture

F 5. Two persons who do not speak the same language will never be able to communicate with
each other.
It’s possible to communicate with someone, regardless of weather or not you speak the
same language.

Synthesis:
B 1. Language is a human capacity that consists of ( a) a system of rules also known as
grammar, (b) a sound system ( phonology) , (C) a vocabulary (lexicon).

Mother Tongue 2. While growing up in a community, people acquire the languages used by
those in
the community. This is the process of language acquisition.

True 3. The languages acquired while growing up are known as mother tongues, which may
also be referred to as first languages.

True 4. Other than the first languages, there are other languages that are needed for various
reasons. These other languages are referred to as second languages.

True 5. People learn their second languages in school or on their own. This is the process of
language learning.

True 6. In our interaction with other people, our languages come into contact with their
languages, resulting in language change. Language change is a natural behavior of all
languages.

LESSON 2. TYPES OF COMMUNICATION

Learning Outcomes:
1. demonstrate knowledge about the role of language human communication.
Improvement in other personal and professional skills

While we’re busy learning a new skill or acquiring new knowledge, new information we’re
also building other valuable skills that can help us in our personal and professional lives.
This is because we utilize other skills in order to learn something new. For example,
learning to sew requires problem-solving. Learning to draw involves developing
creativity. Learning to develop new skills such as programming , public speaking and
etc. Skill development can include interpersonal skills, creativity, problem-solving,
critical thinking, leadership, reflection, adaptability and much.
2. identify the types of communication in relation to communication mode, context, and
purpose and style;
 There are three modes of communication (or the way communication is expressed):
interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. Interpersonal communication is two-way
communication going both ways between individuals, with both being able to evaluate and
respond through conversation.
3. differentiate verbal, non -verbal, and visual communication and their sub -forms in relation
to communication modes;
4. evaluate the differences among intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and
intercultural communication in relation to communication context.
5. explain the differences between formal and informal communication in relation to purpose
and style; and
6. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different communication types in
various communication settings.

INPUT: (see attachment) WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?

Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to
another.

Check your understanding of the input by answering the following questions:

1. How do you differentiate the types of communication in relation to
communication mode?
-The difference between the three is that Interpersonal communication is a two way
communication while presentational communication has only an individual speaking and
other(s) listening and Interpretive Communication is just translating raw information into
a language which normal people can understand.
2. How can visual communication enhance the message conveyed by a
speaker? Cite a particular situation when it is best to employ visual communication.?
-Allows your audience to look at a problem in a new way — When trying to convey
complex information, a visual will often help your audience to grasp the concept much
quicker than words and text. This way you can ensure a high level of comprehension so
you can get immediate feedback.
3. What are the types of communication in relation to context? How do they
differ from one another?
-The second major context within the field of communication is interpersonal
communication. Interpersonal communication normally involves two people, and can
range from intimate and very personal to formal and impersonal. Both scenarios involve
interpersonal communication, but are different in levels of intimacy.
4. How can you listen to speakers’ opinions through electronic media without
being easily swayed into accepting their opinions?
 -Accordance to his views, you may trace the speaker's personal and professional
background in relation to the topic so you can really understand the ground. Also, you
want to be objective. After you listen, you can formulate questions from there. Is the
speech presented your concerns? Is the freedom to accept or not the argument provided
by the speaker? If that so, you are free to search for another references to verify the
information. You must be interested in his topic. Nonetheless, you don't need to be
swayed or affected. You may respect his opinion, and will keep yours.
5. Of the four approaches employed in formal organization structure, which do
you think is the best? Cite situations which will call for the use of each approach. Give
one advantage and disadvantage of each.
-The absolute essential component to a formal organization structure is a purpose
statement, sometimes called a vision or mission statement. That there be an agreed
upon statement, and all participants know what it is. If there is no purpose statement,
participants will have one purpose in their own minds which maybe different or even
contrary to the leaders understanding. These differences may set up contrary goals or
even conflicts. Propose uniformity is key. One if the best purpose statements was at
Disneyland in California when I worked there. Purpose: Disneyland is a themed
amusement park designed to help people have fun.
6. Would you know any strategy or method by which you can reduce the
complexity of understanding another culture? Do you think it will work with your current
set of foreign classmates/ friends?
-By putting myself in their shoe, respecting their beliefs, having some manners. Yes it
will work because if you really like a person to be your companion, culture, religion or
any differences doesn't matter.
7. How do you differentiate formal communication from informal
communication in relation to purpose and style? Provide situations to illustrate the
differences.
- Formal communication utilizes formal language and is used when you are having a
conversation with someone in a formal situation, informal communication, on the other
hand, are often used when you are communicating only with your friends or your family,
this type of communication often utilize slang terminologies.

TASK 3:

I. Interview a certain head of an organization /company and ask him /her the
following questions: (Write your output on a separate sheet.)
1.What is the culture of your organization?
2.Do you think cultures can be created? Modified? Changed?

II. In the school where you are currently enrolled, what is the prevailing
organizational culture especially now that the educational system is in the new
normal set up? Write some of the practices you observe?
I think for me is their method in teaching because even we are in online class we still
feel like our teachers are physically teaching and they really express there lesson to
us we still understand it clearly and the guiding beliefs and values evident in the way
a school operates.

III. Choose two cultures from among the ASEAN countries and differentiate
some of their non – verbal messages. Get a partner and share at least three
differences in their non-verbal codes.
 SOUTH KOREAN CULTURE FILIPINO CULTURE

Physical Contact Physical Contact

Personal Space
Laughter Personal Space
Pointing Laughter
Gestures
Beckoning Pointing
Eye Contact Gestures
Hands Beckoning
Expressions
Smiling
Sneezing

LESSON 3

Check your understanding of the given inputs: You may write your answer on a separate sheet .
1.What are communication models? Why do you think they were introduced?
-Linear, Interactive, and Transactional.
Communication models were introduced to make communication more effective and the
process be understood. It is only by knowing the flow of communication that you will be able to
make the communication process effective.
2.How does one model differ from the other/s?
- The roles of sender and receiver in the transaction model of communication differ significantly
from the other models. ... Unlike the interaction model, which suggests that participants
alternate positions as sender and receiver, the transaction model suggests that we are
simultaneously senders and receivers.
3.If you were to choose a conceptual model for communication, what would you prefer and
why? How can you be guided by any of these models when you communicate?
- I would choose this conceptual model because you can get feedback even during mass
communication and it promotes new communication channels.

Guidance of the choice of any of these conceptional models of communication is made by

selecting the most appropriate and best suited model for the type and mode of communication
being made”.
4.How do the principles of effective oral communication differ from those of effective written
communication? Do they have similarities at all?
- Both principles have similarities; the purpose of both principles is to give tips and tricks in order
to have/give an effective output. However, they differ in terms to where these principles are
applicable. Principles of Effective Oral Communication is only applicable to any communication
done verbally. On the other hand, Principles of Effective Written Communication is applicable to
any communication done through writing.
5.How can one observe ethics in communication?
- Ethics in Communication by having an eye to eye contact -- having an eye to eye contact is
one way of saying you are telling the truth and/or you are interested in socializing; using polite
words, applying appropriate hand gesture in the words being spoken, saying the only the truth
without hiding small details of it.
6.Why is it important to have a code of conduct or a code of ethics?
-It is important to have a Code of Conduct or a Code of Ethics so that a person has a guide in
doing what is right or wrong. He/she is aware of what rules he/she is obliged to follow. Because
of Code of Ethics, the person will not disrespect, hurt, humiliate other people.

TASK 1:
View on YOU TUBE the speech of President Rodrigo Duterte at Philippine China Trade and
Investment Forum Beijing ,China on October 20 ,2016 . ( Search it on you tube )
Do you think the five principles of effective oral communication were followed? Which ones were
followed? Which ones were not? Why or why not?
What advice would you give to make the speaker more effective? Write your thoughts on the
given space.
Based on my understanding upon viewing the video not all principles were followed. The four
principles were followed by the speaker which is President Rodrigo Duterte, but one principle is
isn’t followed by him and that is “be specific and timely on your feedback”, because the speaker
is just using a one way communication process that he is isn’t asking for a feedbacks or
questions that was to be answered by him during his speech.

If I were to be given a chance to advise the speaker to make him much better is that he should
always make an interactions with his audience, like for example: He should be giving a
questions upon his audiences and better make sure that he should answer those questions
effectively with moral and respect. Because as what I had observed during his speech, he is
insensitive of his words that he is uttering during his speech, and in that case I concluded that
he should have to limit those bad words that he is saying in front of his audiences, for him also
to gain respect and sympathy.