Barriers OF

Communication
 Learning Targets
01 02
The students should know the The students should
common types of barriers to explain why there is a
effective communication. breakdown of
communication.
03
The students should use
various strategies in order
to avoid communication
breakdown.
 Introduction
Communication is an essential process in our
lives, and it's important to understand what
barriers can potentially prevent effective
communication.
What is communication
barrier?

Communication barriers are

any factors that prevent us
from effectively exchanging
and understanding messages.
 fact
A breakdown occurs in
communication process from
time to time
 fact
A breakdown occurs when the
message/feedback is not sent or
received properly
 can you
give an example?
 Why should we care?

conflicts

Opportunities Miscommunication
 Physical
noise
is an environmental barriers
or any physical limitation that
can interfere with the
communication process.
 Physical
noise
Examples

• Physical noise
• distance between speakers
• technology issues
• unbearable weather
• distracting visual aids
 psychological noise

also called as “emotional

barrier” in communication, that
prevents people from fully
expressing their emotions or
feelings to one another.
 psychological noise

Examples:
• lack of trust
• depression
• anger
• biases
 psychological noise

Emotional barriers can

interfere with effective
communication and lead to
misunderstandings and
conflict.
physiological noise

are “bodily conditions” that

compromise the ability of a
person to send or receive
messages
physiological noise

Examples:
• hungry
• stomach ache
• headache
• sleepy head
 semantic noise

anything related to the

meaning of words that distorts
or masks a message and
confuses the listener
 semantic noise

Examples:
• speaker’s use of foreign language
• listener’s limited vocabulary
Wrapping Up
Barriers of Communication

• Physical Noise
• Psychological Noise
• Physiological Noise
• Semantic Noise
 “How do you understand
the word breakdown when
applied to communication?
reflection Give a specific situation to
illustrate your own
definition.”
 Analyze each picture shown on the
board, and identify what type of
photo communication breakdown is
analysis shown. List 3 various strategies in
order to avoid that communication
breakdown. (5 points each)
Thank You for listening