Welcome in English
with Teacher
ClassRechelle
Watch and
Observe!
Lights, Camera,
Communication!
It's about to share!
What is your observations in the video?
How does the characters interact and
express themselves?
Guess the
Style:
Analyze the set of pictures to identify the
communication style they represent.
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Communicative
Styles
Learning Objectives
1. Identify different communicative styles
2. . Create short conversations out of the
given communicative situations
3. Determine how communication styles help
in effective interaction.
Communicative Style refers to the
individual's preferred style of
communicating he thinks that is
effective with others.
Individuals have various preferences
for both communicating with others
and interpreting the communications
1. Frozen
2. Casual
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3. Intimate
Com m u n i c a ti v e
4. Consultative
Style 5. Conversational
Frozen Style
Frozen style is also known as the fixed
speech. It uses the complex
grammatical sentence structure and
vocabulary that are only known by
experts in field. The use of language is
fixed and does not require any
feedback from audience.
Frozen Style
This type is often used in respectful situations or formal
ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, national pledges,
school creeds, national anthem, and Miranda rights.
Conversationa
l Style
In this communicative style, the speaker
is expected to use formal words and
expressions. It delivers in complete
sentences with specific word usage. Also,
elaboration of complex sentences and
noun phrases are evident with strong
coherence, well-structured and logically
Conversationa
l Style
Formal Style disallows the use of ellipsis
(omissions), contractions and is prohibited to
use slang terminologies.
Example: business meetings, speeches, school
lessons, job interviews, school application
interviews and
Consultative
Style
Consultative style is also known as the unplanned speech.
This is used in semi-formal communication and is considered
as the most operational among the other styles. This type of
communicative style uses listener participation and
feedback.
There are two defining features of this style
a.) The speaker supplies background information
b) the listener participates continuously.
Consultative
Style
Examples: Group discussion, business meetings, trade, and
asking someone who is more knowledgeable than you about
certain matters such as Doctors, Lawyers, Pharmacists, and
Teachers.
Casual Style
Casual style is also known as Informal Style. This
communicative style is used in conversations between
friends and people who have something to share and have
shared background information.
This type does not follow any structure unlike Formal
Style. There is free and easy participation of both speaker
and listener. It allows the use of ellipsis, slang, profanity
and unconventional English words.
Casual Style
Other casual words and phrases include:
"Slay!" (Own it) "Bae" (Lover) "nope" (No) "freaking
out" (getting scared) "puke" (throw up)
"watchagonna do?" (What are you going to do?)
"Lemme go!" (Let me go!) "I'm doin' it my way!"
(doing)
Examples: phone calls, everyday conversation with
classmates or friends, chat, and text messages.
Intimate Style
This type of communicative style is used in conversations
between people who are very close and have known each
other quite well because they have the maximum of shared
background information.
. The intimate style uses personal language codes,
nonverbal communication such as gesture, facial
expressions, and eye contact. That means even short
utterances, can also be a form of communication. Just like
casual style, there is a free and easy participation of both
Intimate Style
This style is usually used in couple talking about their
relationship goals, family sharing things about each other,
and best friends sharing secrets, special moments and so
on
Why do you think it's essential?
Understanding communicative styles is
essential in fostering better
relationships, improving conflict
resolution, and enhancing collaboration
in both personal and professional
settings. It promotes self-awareness,
cultural sensitivity, and inclusivity by
helping us adapt our communication to
Good communication
is the bridge
between confusion
and clarity
Thank you for
listening
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