Paralinguistic (2) (Communication Skills)

Communication Skills

1. What is Paralinguistic? Paralinguistic is a feature to speak non verbally(i.e words are not used) In this our quality of voice is seen. Types of paralinguistic are as follows: Quality Volume Pace/Rate Pitch Articulation

2. Quality It is a characteristic that distinguish voice from another. Each one of us has a unique voice. Everybody can improve upon the quality of the voice and develop it to the fullest potential.

3. Volume It is the loudness or softness of the voice. If the place you are speaking in is large and open,the volume should be high & If the place is small the voice should be low. One way to improve your voice and speaking style is through reading aloud.

4. Pace/Rate Rate is a number of words which you speak in a minute. The normal rate is from 120 to 150 words. If a person speaks too slowly,he is mostly likely to be considered as a dull speaker.

5. Pitch Pitch refers to number of vibrations per second The rise and fall of your voice conveys various emotions. If you are excited,joyous and even angry then your pitch automatically becomes high.

6. Articulation Speaker should not mesh words. Develop yourself the ability to speak clearly. Audience will better understand.