VERBAL COMMUNICATION

By:
Christian Galope
Tita Deita
Yssa Pogiongko
Raida Grefiel
Sophia Bacud

What is Verbal Communication?

Verbal communication refers to the use of
sounds and language to relay a message.

What is Verbal Communication?

... Verbal communication refers to symbols which
have universal meanings for all involved in
theprocess.Thesespokenorwrittenverbalsymb
olsareknownas language. Symbols other than
written or spoken words areknown as nonverbal
symbols.

(Larry L. Barker, 1984, 6).

Types of Verbal Communication

Written Communication
Oral Communication

Written Communication
It refers to using the conventions of disciplinary
discourse to communicate effectively in writing
with a range of audiences , in a variety of modes
(e.g.,
persuasion,
exposition,
narration,
description) as context requires, using a number
of different means (e.g., graphical, statistical,
audio-visual and technological).

Crebert, Patrick, et. al

Written Communication
Advantages
It helps in laying down apparent principles, policies and
rules in
organizations.
It is a permanent means of communication, hence it can
track records.
It is more precise and explicit.
Legal defenses depend upon written communication.

Written Communication
Disadvantages

It does not save upon costs.

When distance is considered, the response of the

receiver may not be
speedy.
It may be time-consuming.

t requires skills and competency.

Oral Communication
Oral communication takes place in face-toface, group discussions, telephone calls and
other circumstances in which spoken word is
used to express meaning.

Ricky W. Griffin

Oral Communication
Oral communication expresses ideas
through the spoken word.

Bovee and others

Oral Communication
Oral communication takes place when
spoken words are used to transfer
information and understanding form on
person to another.

S. K. Kapur

Oral Communication
Advantages

ere is high level od understanding and transparency.

e is no element of rigidity. There is flexibility for allowing cha

decisions previously taken.

feedback is spontaneous and fast. Thus, decisions can easily

ade.
not only saves time but money as well.

l communication is essential for teamwork and group energy

best used to transfer private and confidential information.