WORD BANK

1. monastery – a house for persons under religious vows

2. monk – a man who is a member of a religious order and lives in a
monastery
3. exception – a case to which a rule does not apply; an oral or written
legal objection
4. summoned – to bid to come: send for
5. permitted – allowed
6. annual - occurring or happening every year or once a year
7. neglect – to give little attention;
8. essential – important
9. convey – to deliver, to impart or
communicate by statement
10. views – opinions or judgments
 First of all, communication helps to
spread knowledge and information among
people.
 Communication is a very important aspect
of our day-to-day lives.
 It is important to share our thoughts and
feelings and it can be done by
communication.
IMPORTANCE OF
COMMUNICATION
1. Communication is the key to sharing a good
relationship with your family members.
 keep relationships strong
 A deeper level of communication also requires a person
to open up, explain why they feel certain things, talk
about their traumas and share their stories.
 Neglecting communication leads to having
uncomfortable relationships with close members of your
family.
2. Communication develops your personality.
 inspires confidence
 reveals your ability to others
 communication skills don’t just
happen….You will need to practice!
3. Communication builds respect in business and
social life.
 helps make friends
 helps people grow closer (shared interest)
 through communication, you can understand
and be understood by others.
IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION
SKILLS FOR STUDENTS:
A Great Lesson in Communication Skills:
There once was a monastery that had very strict rules.
The monks took a vow of silence and no one was allowed to speak at all. There was just one
exception to this rule. Every year, the monks were permitted to speak just two words.
After his first year at the monastery, one monk was summoned to his annual meeting with the head
monk. “It has been one year,” said the head monk. “What are the two words you would like to
speak?”
“Bed hard” said the monk.
“Thank you” replied the head monk.
One year later, the monk was again summoned to the head monk’s office. “It has been one more
year,” said the head monk. “What are the two words you would like to speak?”
“Food awful” said the monk.
“I see,” replied the head monk.
Yet another year passed and the monk once again met with the head monk who asked, “What are
your two words now, after these three years?”
“I quit!” said the monk.
“Well, I can see why,” replied the head monk. “All you ever do is complain.”
 Students of higher education must learn the art of
communication to be successful in life. Students should
learn Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills.
 Students have to learn communication skills to be
employable.
 Students need to upgrade their knowledge and wisdom
with the help of communication skills.
 Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. Reflect on your experience communicating with

family, friends, peers and associates. Would you
consider yourself a responsible communicator? Why
or Why not?
2. What would be your reaction if you’re talking to
someone and yet he’s busy on his phone? How do
you feel about?