SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

Name: Section: FIRST SEMESTER: LESSON 4

Subject: Oral Communication in
Lesson/Topic: Effective Communication Skills
Context
Objectives:
 Identify the barriers that make communication breakdown;
 Use communication strategies to avoid communication breakdown; and
 Create ways to improve communication skills.

 SITUATIONAL ACTIVITY
Analyze the situation in each item below and answer what is being asked.

1. A friend borrowed a big amount of money to you and he promised that he would pay
for it after a month. Months passed by, he was still not able to pay for his debt. How
would you tell him that he needs to return the money already? What would you say to
your friend?
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2. Your performance task in your Oral Communication subject was postponed twice.
Minutes before the presentation, you are informed that there is an emergency in your
house and you need to go home. How would you inform your teacher about this?
What would you say to him/her?
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3. While riding on the bus, you found out that your wallet was not in your bag anymore.
How would you explain your situation to the bus conductor? What would you say to
him?
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 INTERVIEW
Conduct an interview with five people about their experiences on communication breakdowns.
Make a summary of your interview and choose the most appropriate strategy that will help them
avoid communication breakdown. Explain your reason for your chosen strategy.
Respondent Experiences Strategy to Avoid
Communication Breakdown
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