Effective_Communication_Skills for Diploma students

Communication tips

1. Effective Communication Skills for Diploma Engineering Students English Lecturer: [Your Name]

2. 1. Expressing Suggestions, Counter-Suggestions, Agreement, and Disagreement Courteously Suggestions: - I suggest that... - How about we... - Perhaps we could... Counter-Suggestions: - Instead of that, what if we... - Another option could be... - We might also consider... Agreement: - I agree with you because... - That's a great point... - Absolutely, I think... Disagreement: - I see your point, but... - I understand, however... - While I respect your opinion, I think...

3. 2. Justifying Opinions Through Elaboration of Main Points and Supporting Details Main Points: - Clearly state your opinion or main idea. Supporting Details: - Provide reasons, examples, and evidence to back up your main points. Structure: - Use a logical flow to connect main points and supporting details.

4. 3. Making Interruptions Politely Polite Interruption Phrases: - Excuse me, may I add something? - Sorry to interrupt, but... - Could I just say... Context: - Understand the appropriate times to interrupt and always be courteous. Body Language: - Use non-verbal cues like raising a hand or leaning forward slightly.

5. 4. Taking Turns Speaking and Encouraging the Contributions of Others Turn-Taking Phrases: - What do you think? - Would you like to share your thoughts? - Let’s hear from... Encouragement: - Show interest in others' ideas, use active listening, and validate contributions. Facilitation: - Manage the flow of conversation to ensure everyone has a chance to speak.