Communication
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
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Definition
Communication means sending or receiving messages, ideas, or feelings between people or groups. It can happen by talking, writing, using gestures (body movements), or technology like phones and computers. Good communication helps people understand each other.
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The act of sharing information or feelings
- •Effective communication is important in every relationship.
- •She uses clear communication to explain her ideas.
- •Communication between the teacher and students helps learning.
The methods or systems used to share information
- •Email and phone are common forms of communication today.
- •The company improved its communication with customers.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of 'communication' like 'talk' (A1 word), but it includes many ways to share ideas, not just speaking
- ✓Picture two people talking, writing letters, or sending messages on a phone to share information
- ✓It's the feeling when you explain something clearly and the other person understands you well
- ✓Sounds like 'come-mew-ni-KAY-shun' → imagine a cat ('mew') coming to talk to you and share news
- ✓Think of famous speeches or friendly chats where people connect by sharing thoughts
- ✓NOT like 'silence' (no talking or sharing), communication means active sharing
- ✓NOT like 'noise' (random sounds without meaning), communication is meaningful exchange
- ✓NOT just speaking, communication includes writing, signs, and body language too
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Conversation: spoken exchange of ideas (Use when two or more people are talking directly)
- •Message: information sent to someone (Use when focusing on the content sent, not the process)
- •Interaction: any kind of action between people (Use when emphasizing the action or response between people)
- •Contact: connection between people (Use when focusing on being in touch or connected)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Word parts: 'communic-' (related to sharing or common) + '-ation' (a noun suffix meaning 'the action or process of')
- •Etymology: From Latin 'communicare,' meaning 'to share' or 'make common'
- •Historical development: Used since the 14th century to mean sharing or imparting information
- •Modern usage: Refers to all ways people share information, including speaking, writing, signals, and digital means
💭 Reflect & Connect
•How does communication change when you use different methods like speaking, writing, or gestures?
•Can good communication happen without words? How do you experience this in your life?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.Clear communication is important because it helps people ___ ideas and feelings without confusion.
2.When someone uses gestures or facial expressions, they are using non-verbal ___.
3.Unlike just talking, communication can also happen through ___ like emails or texts.
4.Good communication often requires both sending and ___ messages.
5.Communication can be difficult when there is ___ or misunderstanding between people.
6.In a team, communication helps members ___ their work and goals.
7.Sometimes, communication is more about listening than ___ what you want to say.