LSRW Skills

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 Course Objectives
Aims to augment students overall communication and

interpersonal skills by making them realize the

importance of good oral and written English
communication skills in professional life.
To enrich their reading capability with special emphasis

on expanding vocabulary and grammatical formations.

To build exceptional LSRW skills by correcting

grammatical errors and pronunciation through practice.

Listening Skills

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 Listening Skills

 Listening is the most important communication skill.

 Real Listening is an active process that requires attention.

 We spend more time in listening than speaking.

 Communication is not complete without effective listening.

 Successful listening is challenging and requires practice for

learning to take place.

 Effective listening is a dynamic activity that seeks the

meaning intended in the messages sent by the speaker.

Effective Listening
Effective Listening is the process of analyzing sounds,
organizing them into recognizable patterns,
interpreting the patterns and understanding the
message by inferring the meaning.

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Listening V/S Hearing
 Hearing- physical process; natural; passive

 Listening- physical & mental process; active; learning

process; a skill to develop

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 Listening Vs Hearing
 Hearing is an involuntary act that happens automatically.

E.g.. A truck honking on the road in front of our house.

 Listening is a voluntary activity, demands perfect
coordination between the ears & brain, is very
creative, interactive and interpretive process leading
to learning.
The Process of Listening:
Categorized into 4 main areas

Hear

Clarify

Interpret

Respond

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Types of listening
 DISCRIMINATIVE LISTENING – It involves identifying

the difference between various sounds.

 COMPREHENSION LISTENING – It involves attaching

meaning to what is being listened to.

 EVALUATIVE LISTENING – It involves evaluating and

analyzing the message being received.

 SELECTIVE LISTENING – It involves selecting the

desired part of the message and ignoring the undesired

part of the message.
Barriers to effective listening

PHYSICAL BARRIERS
 Noise

 Defective machines

 Environment

 Message overload

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PERSONAL BARRIERS

PHYSIOLOGICAL BARRIERS

 State of health

 Disability

 Wandering attention

PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIERS

 Personal Anxiety

 Attitude

 Being unsure of speaker’s ability.

 Techniques for Effective Listening
 Have an open mind.
 Sit alert and look the speaker in the eye
with a view to establish your interest in
him/her.
 Do not prejudge the speaker or his
message.
 Take down notes
 Summarize what the speaker is saying
 Link what you are listening to what you
already know.
 Ask relevant questions to yourself for
clarity in your understanding.
 Pay attention to what isn’t said —
nonverbal cues. Simplyspeaking.com
References

https://www.fastcompany.com/3036026/5-ways-

to-improve-your-listening-skills
https://www.stevenaitchison.co.uk/5-ways-

improve-listening-skills/
https://www.mindtools.com › Communication

Skills › Communicating in Person

Speaking Skills

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 Speaking Skills
 Act of generating words that can be understood

 Speaker should be clear and informative.

 Speech production and understanding takes place in real

time.
 Speaking process requires conceptualization of idea,

formulation of sentences through syntax and vocabulary

and articulation.
 Articulation
It involves the use of the organs of speech to

produce sounds.
Sounds are produced in a continuous stream, some

sounds merge with others as in Handbag, baked

beans
Continual changes in loudness, pitch direction and

pausing serve to organize the sounds into meaningful

words and sentences.
 Kinds of speaking situations
 Interactive speaking include face-to-face

conversations or telephone calls, in which we

alternately listen and speak.
 Asking for clarification, repetition or slower speech

from conversation partner can be done.

Partially interactive: Giving a speech to live

audience, where the audience does not interrupt

the speech.

Speaker can see the audience and judge from

the expressions on their faces and body
language.
Totally non-interactive as when recording a

speech for a radio broadcast.

 Tone
 The tone of voice we use is responsible for about 35-40

percent of the message we are sending.

 Tone involves volume you use, the level and type of

emotion that you communicate and the emphasis that

you place on the words that you choose.

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 Pitch
 Pitch refers to rise and fall in human voice. It plays a

crucial role in communication.

 Questions, for example, should end on a higher note.

 Affirmative statements should end in a level or slightly

lower pitch.
 The ending of statements on a high pitch can create

doubt in your listeners. 

 Vary your pitch throughout your presentation to establish

and reinforce your message. 

 Rhythm

Rhythm is the music of English Language –

the ups and downs and the linking of words, which

together, change how we say sentences.
Rhythm is the pattern of sounds you produce.

Stressing and de-stressing syllables and words gives

us rhythm in English.
Use rhythm to carry meaning. 
Stress
 Stressing means to emphasize a sound and make
certain syllables and words:
 louder 
 longer
 higher in pitch
 Every word in English has just one syllable with a
primary stress or emphasis. 
 It is not only essential to stress certain syllables and
words, but we must also de-stress other syllables
and words.
 Intonation
Correct intonation and stress are the key to speaking

English fluently with good pronunciation.

The entire variation of pitch while speaking is called

intonation.
Words that are stressed are key to understanding and

using the correct intonation brings out the meaning.

English spends more time on specific stressed words

while quickly gliding over the other, less important,

words.
Speaking Skills
 A sentence can be spoken differently, depending
on the speaker's intention.
 Look at the following sentences. Speak them out
loud and especially stress the word that is in bold
writing.
 I did not read anything about the disaster.
 I did not read anything about the disaster.
 I did not read anything about the disaster.
 I did not read anything about the disaster.
 I did not read anything about the disaster.
 I did not read anything about the disaster.
 Enhancing Speaking Skills
• Pronounce distinctive sounds clearly to
distinguish them
• Use syllable and word stress, rhythmic and
intonation patterns clearly
• Use the correct forms of words. For example,
changes in the tense, case, or gender
• Put words together in correct word order
• Use vocabulary appropriately
Tips to improve Speaking skill
Find a native English speakers: Talking to
actual native speakers is the most effective way
to improve your English skills.
Listen to the music of English: The intonation
and rhythm is the music of English.
Slow down: The more clearly you speak, the
better chance your listener has of understanding
you.
Speak English: Speak in correct English. The
more you speak the faster you learn.
READING SKILLS

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 Reading
It is the process of looking at a series of written

symbols and getting meaning from them.

Reading can be silent (in our head) or aloud (so

that other people can hear).

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TYPES OF READING

Skimming

Scanning

Intensive

Extensive

Critical

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 Skimming Skills
 Quickly gather the most important
information, or 'gist'. Run eyes over
the text, noting important information.
 Use skimming to quickly understand a

current business situation.

  Examples of Skimming:
 The Newspaper (quickly to get the

general news of the day)

 Business and Travel Brochures
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 Scanning Skills
Find a particular piece of
information by running eyes on
text looking for the specific
information needed.
Use scanning on schedules,
meeting plans, etc. in order to find
the specific details you require.
Examples of Scanning
The "What's on TV" section of
your newspaper.
A train / airplane schedule
A conference guide
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 Extensive Reading Skills
Obtain a general understanding of
subject and includes reading longer
texts for pleasure.
Use extensive reading skills to
improve general knowledge.
Examples of Extensive Reading
The latest marketing strategy book
A novel you read before going to
bed
Magazine articles that interest you 

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Intensive Reading Skills
Used on shorter texts in order to
extract specific information.
 Close accurate reading for detail.

 Use intensive reading skills to

grasp details of a specific

situation.

Examples of Intensive Reading

 An insurance claim

 A contract of employment
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 Critical Reading Skills
Analysis of text not at face value,

but involves deeper examination

of supporting points and counter
arguments.
Recognize not only what a text

says, but also how that text

portrays.
What a text means –

interpretation, analysis of the text

and asserting a meaning. theconversation.com
 Ways to improve Reading Skills
Read about things that interest
you. 
Read at your level of
understanding or just a little
more difficult for you to
comprehend.
Ask yourself questions while
reading and after reading.
Read many kinds of texts.
Let your imagination get
involved.

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If you have trouble reading,
listen first.
Listen to audio books and
follow the text at the same
time.
Find a place to read where
you can concentrate.
Schedule a time to read.

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WRITING SKILLS

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 Writing Skills
 To communicate specific information or ideas, utilizing the

formats, language and content relevant to the workplace.

 Writing involves encoding of message as we translate our

thoughts into language.

 Good writing
 Completeness: all information needed is provided.

 Correctness: relevant and precise information.

 Credibility: support your argument.

 Clarity :should not be vague, confusing and ambiguous.

 Conciseness: to the point.

 Considerations: anticipate the reader’s reactions.

 Vitality: use the active voice rather than passive voice.

Types of Writing
Narrative
Descriptive
Expository
Persuasive
Creative

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Narrative Writing
Recounts a personal experience in the form of a
story and always includes characters, setting, and
plot
Examples: short story, novel, narrative poem,
journal

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Descriptive Writing
Uses vivid images to describe a person, place, or
event so that the topic can be clearly “seen” in the
reader’s mind.
Examples: menu, travel brochure, poster

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 Expository Writing
 Provides information that
explains, clarifies or
defines
Examples: essay,
research paper, report,
manual

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Persuasive Writing
Gives an opinion using
facts that attempts to
convince a reader to
agree with a writer’s
belief
Examples: movie
review, restaurant
critique, letter to a
newspaper editor,
essay

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Creative Writing
Entertains the reader
Examples: short story, novel, poem, play

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The writing process
PLANNING: keep objectives in mind and research
the topic.
WRITING: Inspiration is acceptable but must be
carefully reviewed.
QUALITY CONTROL: Reread your work and be
critical of your own work.

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 Tips for Effective Writing
Put the reader first

Use simple words and short sentences

Use jargon only when necessary

Use of appropriate punctuation, grammar and correct

spellings are essential for effective writing.

Use multiple examples to clarify your point in each

paragraph. Each point should include only one main topic.

 Tips for Effective Writing
When you begin writing, don’t forget to have a solid

introduction.
Make sure your entire writing is in the same tense.

Using formal language is essential.

Longer sentences are not necessarily better.

Eliminate unnecessary words and phrases.

 Coherence
Coherence in writing is the "logical glue"
that allows readers to move easily and
clearly from one idea to the next.
Coherence in writing is much more
difficult to sustain than coherent speech
because writers have no nonverbal clues
to inform them if their message is clear or
not.
Course Outcomes
Student will be able to:
Understand the importance of LSRW skills.
Enhance their LSRW skills.
Remove the barriers related to the
enhancement of these skills.
REFERENCES
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/writing-
skills.html.

https://www.mindtools.com.
ww.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2014/08/0
7/improve-writing-skills.

https://www.shoutmeloud.com/10-tips-
to-improve-your-writing-skill.html.