Communication skills

Communication is about giving or receiving information through writing, speaking or visual means so that messages are understood.

Developing communication skills make you more likely to be understood and build strong relationships with others.

How does someone know if you are really listening during a conversation?

Demonstrate active listening by being fully present in the moment.

Have you ever heard the saying “actions speak louder than words”?

Improve your nonverbal skills by communicating messages using gestures and body language instead of words.

What happens when you have to speak in front of a group or to an interviewer?

Get your message across by enhancing public speaking skills.

Why do people react a certain way depending on how you communicate with them?

Communicate more effectively by adapting an assertive communication style that is not passive or aggressive.

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

List various ways communication can impact relationships.
Demonstrate ability to both understand what others are trying to communicate to you and effectively get your message across to others.
Increase confidence through applying various verbal and nonverbal communication techniques.

Before we begin the presentations, let's see where you're at now.

Rate your communication skills:

😕 Poor

😑 Fair

🙂 Good

😎 Very Good

Try to complete this sentence about why you chose this option:

I feel this way about my communication skills now because …

Check again at the end of the module to see how you have progressed!