Episode 8 discusses the importance of public speaking and offers tips on how to effectively deliver a speech. Learners will also be introduced to four different types of speeches, that is, the informative, persuasive, negotiation and argumentative speech.

Episode 8 - Public Speaking

Episode 9 explains the initial preparations before presenting a paper. These include analysing the audience, determining the purpose, gathering materials, organising and writing main ideas and preparing visual aids.

Episode 9 - Preparing an Oral Presentation

Episode 10 describes the important steps that one takes when giving a speech or oral presentation. It also offers tips on how to confidently deliver an oral presentation.

Episode 10 - Making an Oral Presentation

Episode 2 outlines some basic principles in oral communication. It also explains the role of speakers and listeners in the communication process and identifies the types of interferences that can cause a breakdown in communication.

Episode 2 - Oral Communication: Some Basic Principles

Episode 6 describes our daily interactions with people. This requires us to seek information by asking and answering questions, and making suggestions and recommendations. In this topic, learners will be guided on how to employ interactive skills to convey meaning accurately, use words appropriately and speak politely.

Episode 6 - Speaking in a Social Context

Episode 5 explains speaking as a skill that needs to be developed and practised independently of the grammar curriculum. In face-to-face communication, many aspects contribute to how the message is delivered and understood. This topic covers all the aspects of speaking such as how to pronounce words clearly, enunciate them well, employ correct intonation, word and sentence stress, and employ rhythm and voice projection.

Episode 5 - Speaking: Speech Training

Episode 7 highlights techniques that will help learners participate actively in meetings and group discussions. It emphasises techniques for asking questions politely and responding to them appropriately; for expressing, agreeing and disagreeing with opinions; for putting forth arguments and conceding, etc. Learners will also be introduced to turn-taking in group discussions; explaining and justifying opinions, and interrupting and expressing disagreement.

Episode 7 - Group Interaction Skills

Episode 4 explains that listening in formal and academic settings often requires listening to and understanding long stretches of discourse. This process requires knowledge of specific skills in order to discern the main ideas from the trivial details. This topic covers the different purposes of listening - listening for sequence of ideas; listening for specific cues to understand facts and opinions; listening for meaning from intonation; and listening for comprehension in long stretches of discourse.

Episode 4 - Listening in Formal/Academic Contexts

Episode 3 explores active listening techniques such as listening to comprehend speaker intent; understand emotive and persuasive language; detect speaker bias; and for sheer enjoyment. The aim is to enhance learners' skills for successful listening in academic and non-academic contexts as well as for enjoyment.

Episode 3 - Active Listening Skills

Episode 1 gives you an overview of communication in general, including what communication is all about, the types and purposes of communication, etc. You will be introduced to three models of communication 􀄃 the linear, interactive and transactional models. This topic also covers different forms of communication including interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group, mass, public, corporate and cross-cultural communication.

Episode 1 - Communcation: An Overview

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