english

• language is any formal system of gestures, signs, sounds and symbols
• oral language is utilizing knowledge and skills to speak and listen effectively through the proper use of true-life ideas
• to achive oral fluency, speaking loundly and clearly is also essential
• what is the essential to achive oral fluency

  speaking loundly and clearly
• 5 attributes( CBAVE) clarity, brevity, appropriateness, vividness, ethical
• Clarity: Must have correct grammatical structure. Words used should be precise and can be understood. Avoid highfalutin ( fancy ) words
• Appropriateness: Language should be appropriate to the environment or occasion
• appropriateness-

  Language should be appropriate to the environment or occasion
• vividness-

  A colorful language that appeals to the senses
• vividness- A colorful language that appeals to the senses ( Sight, Hearing, Touch, Taste, Smell. )
• Ethical: Words should be chosen carefully considering the gender, roles, ethnicity, preferences, and status of the person or people you are talking to.
• Body language


  Refers to an interaction where behavior is used to convey and represent meaning using our movement
• Non-verbal clues ( SAFE )

  S- stance or posture

  A- action

  F- facial expressions

  E- eye contact or eye
• GGMN

  G- giving directions/instruction

  G-giving information

  M-making explanations

  N- narrating factual and personal recounts
• G-giving directions/instruction


  Giving clear instructions, for listeners to follow what we want them to do without confusion.
• G- giving information


  Providing information on a certain topic.
• M- making explanations


  Giving more precise information regarding a topic to make it easier to understand
• N- narrating factual and personal recounts 


  Tell historical events sequentially or personal detail.
• what is assertion

  Lets the readers feel that they should agree on what they read
• What is reaction 


  Lets the readers feel that they should agree on what they read
• 4 factors in reacting to assertions (RASS)

  R - Read and understand the text

  A - Analyze/Examine the assertion made by the author

  S- State your reaction clearly

  S - Support your ideas and opinion by explaining your stand