forms of oral communication
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Forms of Oral Communication&
Merits and Demerits of Oral Communication
Aishath Eaman
What is Oral Communication?
Oral Communication describes any type of
interaction that makes use of spoken words.
Forms of Oral Communication
There are 2 forms of oral communication.
1. Face to face Communication
2. Using mechanical devices for oral communication
Face to Face Communication
Face to face communication means the
exchange of information, thoughts and
feelings, when the participants are in the
same physical contact.
Why face to face communication is still the best!
Because human beings are visual and aural creatures.
It is essential for creating connection, trust and loyalty.
People can be emotionally engaged.
our brains still rely on our instinct to assess danger, trust and honesty.
There is also an exchange of palpable physical energy that takes place when people are in the same room with each other.
Meetings, Conferences and interviews
are good examples of face to face
communication.
Using Mechanical Devices
The following mechanical devices are commonly used for oral communication.
1. Signal (Call, Bell, Buzzer, Colored bulbs)
Signals are devices used to indicate that a person is wanted.
2. Speaking Tubes A speaking tube or voice pipe is a device
based around two cones connected by an air pipe through which speech can be transmitted over an extended distance.
3. Dictating Machines
Dictating machines may be either
mechanical or magnetic and may record the
voice on wire or coated tape which can be
removed from the machine after dictation and
forwarded to the point of transcription.
4. Intercoms
Intercoms are an electronic
communications system generally
composed of fixed microphone/speaker
units connected to a central control device
5. Telephones and Cellular Phones