TYPES OF

COMMUNICATION
(FORMAL & INFORMAL)
1. FORMAL TYPE
In this type of communication, the
information is transmitted with the use
of predefined channel or routes
Examples: classroom lectures
speeches
presentations
2. Informal type
It is sharing of information with friends
or peers which has no foundation like
formal communication.
Examples: casual phone conversations
talking with peers
 Six types of oral communication activities

1. One-on-One Speaking (Student-Student or

Student-Teacher): This is where students are asked to
discuss or explain some question or problem with the
person next to them to formal student conferences
with their instructor.
2. Small Group or Team-Based Oral Work: This
type is smaller-scale setting of discussion,
deliberation and problem solving
3. Full Class Discussions (Teacher or Student
Led): This type is typically less agonistic, argument-
based, and competitive than debate and deliberation
but still dialogical in character.
4. In-Class Debates and Deliberations: Debates
typically involve participants who argue one side
throughout, while deliberation allows for movement
by individuals within the process.
5. Speeches and Presentations: Classically, this
type of oral communication activity is the stand-up
podium speech delivered by an individual from an
outline or script. It also includes group presentations
or impromptu speaking.
6. Oral Examinations : It ranges from one oral
question to written exam to an oral defense of a
written answer or paper to an entirely oral quiz or
examination
6. Oral Examinations : It ranges from one oral
question to written exam to an oral defense of a
written answer or paper to an entirely oral quiz or
examination