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Chapter

Four Oral Messages

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Introduction
The ability to comprehend a language, differentiate multiple layers of meaning,
and accurately convey thoughts and ideas orally is vital in today’s interconnected
and diverse society. In this chapter, you will learn how to distinguish different types
of meanings derived from different registers in spoken and written texts. You will
also describe rhetorical and implied meanings derived from conversations. The
competencies developed will enable you to interact more deeply with the world
around you and communicate more clearly in various social, academic and
professional settings. These will also help you advance as a proficient interpreter
and communicator.

Think about

1. how you normally respond to oral messages, especially when you
encounter unfamiliar vocabulary or accents.
2. the techniques you use in communication situations where you require
clarification or repetition of oral messages.
3. expressions or strategies you use to ensure understanding in
conversation while maintaining self-confidence.

Activity 4.1 Explaining different types of meanings from oral information

(a) Study the following sayings and proverbs in Column A and refer to the meanings
in Column B. Then, do the activities that follow.

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