8.1 Language and Communication

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  • What are three forms of communication discussed in the study material?
    Verbal, non-verbal, written
  • Social media has an impact on language use
  • What is one technique mentioned for practicing language learning?
    Role-playing
  • Learning a foreign language presents both benefits and challenges.
  • What is one example of a technology-related term in German?
    soziale Medien
  • Match the form of communication with its German term:
    Verbal ↔️ mündlich
    Non-verbal ↔️ nonverbale
    Written ↔️ schriftlich
  • Name one language skill mentioned in the study material.
    reading
  • Written, verbal, and non-verbal are terms for different forms of communication
  • What does the German word 'schreiben' mean in English?
    writing
  • The German word for 'language' is 'Sprache'.
  • What is the German word for 'reading'?
    lesen
  • Match the language skill with its German translation:
    reading ↔️ lesen
    writing ↔️ schreiben
    speaking ↔️ sprechen
    listening ↔️ hören
  • What is the German term for 'social media'?
    soziale Medien
  • "Ich schreibe eine E-Mail" translates to "I am writing an email
  • Verbal communication in German is called 'mündliche Kommunikation'.
  • What is the German word for 'to communicate'?
    kommunizieren
  • Order the three forms of communication based on their interaction and immediacy:
    1️⃣ Verbal Communication
    2️⃣ Non-Verbal Communication
    3️⃣ Written Communication
  • Non-verbal communication relies on gestures, body language, and facial expressions
  • Written communication uses written words to convey messages via emails, letters, and reports
  • Match the form of communication with its description:
    Verbal ↔️ Spoken words
    Non-verbal ↔️ Body language
    Written ↔️ Written words
  • Steps to ensure effective communication
    1️⃣ Maintain clarity
    2️⃣ Practice active listening
    3️⃣ Pay attention to non-verbal signals
  • Effective communication fosters strong relationships, avoids misunderstandings, and enhances productivity
  • The phrase "Ich finde, dass" in German means "I think that"
  • What does "Meiner Meinung nach" mean in English?
    In my opinion
  • Match the English communication term with its German translation:
    Reading ↔️ lesen
    Writing ↔️ schreiben
    Verbal ↔️ mündlich
  • What is the German word for "social media"?
    soziale Medien
  • The German word for "reading" is lesen
  • What is the German translation for "social media"?
    soziale Medien
  • The German word for "writing" is "schreiben"
  • What is the German phrase for "verbal communication"?
    mündliche Kommunikation
  • Body language, gestures, and facial expressions are key components of nonverbale Kommunikation.
  • What is the German phrase for "written communication"?
    schriftliche Kommunikation
  • Match the German communication form with its English definition:
    Mündliche Kommunikation ↔️ Verbal communication
    Nonverbale Kommunikation ↔️ Non-verbal communication
    Schriftliche Kommunikation ↔️ Written communication
  • Effective communication fosters strong relationships, avoids misunderstandings, and enhances productivity
  • What are the key elements of effective communication?
    Clarity, active listening
  • Non-verbal signals are crucial in effective communication.
  • To express opinions in German, you can use the phrases "Ich finde, dass" and "Meiner Meinung nach," which mean respectively "I think that" and "In my opinion
  • Match the German phrase with its English meaning:
    Ich finde, dass ↔️ I think that
    Meiner Meinung nach ↔️ In my opinion
  • What are some new ways of communicating introduced by social media platforms?
    Abbreviations and emojis
  • Social media has made language use more formal.
    False