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What other factors are important for communication? Discuss these questions.

1. Which of the forms of written and spoken communication below do you use most:

a) in your own language? b) in English?

Written

Spoken

e-mails

faxes

letters

memos

minutes

reports

conversations

interviews

meetings

negotiations

phone calls

presentations

2. Which do you feel you do best? Which do you like least?

3. Do you use any other forms of communication?

4. What kinds of problem can occur with some of the forms of communication above? Think about:

• formality / informality • technology

• jargon • tone of voice

• standard ways of doing things • visual gestures

  1. Are you a good communicator? Complete the following questionnaire. Put down points for each statement (1 = strongly disagree, 10 = strongly agree).