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Communication: A Two-Way Process

Communication: A Two-Way Process. Jean Meakin MA, PGCE English Language Wing Defence School of Languages Defence Academy UK. Outline. The Communication Problem Clear English and Unclear English A Two-Way Process. DSL Survey. Q1. ‘Native speakers’ 13 ‘Foreigners’ 14

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Communication: A Two-Way Process

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  1. Communication: A Two-Way Process Jean Meakin MA, PGCE English Language Wing Defence School of Languages Defence Academy UK

  2. Outline • The Communication Problem • Clear English and Unclear English • A Two-Way Process

  3. DSL Survey Q1. ‘Native speakers’ 13 ‘Foreigners’ 14 Q2. ‘Speed of speech’ 22 ‘Pronunciation/Accent’ 19 ‘Vocabulary’ 7

  4. Mission Exploitation Exercise (MX) Were you ever aware of Afghans who did not understand because the English native speakers did not speak plainly enough? • ‘Yes, it was a problem’ – 6 people • ‘No’ – 1 person

  5. Plain English Campaign • ‘Fighting for crystal clear communication since 1979’

  6. SLP Level 3Listening • …. understand most formal and informal speech on practical, social and professional topics, including particular interests and special fields of competence; • …. however, may not understand native speakers if they speak very rapidly or use slang, regionalisms or dialect

  7. SLP Level 3Speaking • …. able to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional topics; • …. may not fully understand some culturalreferences, proverbs and allusions, as well as implications of nuances and idioms.

  8. Speaking Clearer English • Slow down • Separate the words • Avoid slang and jargon • Be aware of accents and dialects • Say abbreviations slowly and then repeat them • Use short sentences • Avoid negatives where feasible • Avoid low frequency idioms • Avoid little-known cultural references

  9. Vocabulary • 170,000 words, phrases and examples 7,000 idioms 6,000 phrasal verbs

  10. take

  11. in out on take off up back

  12. In Understand Deceive Care for Include Watch Reduce in size out Destroy Remove Go with on Fight Accept Employ take up Start Fill / use Discuss Shorten Accept an offer Start a relationship off Remove Fly Not work Succeed Leave Imitate back Cancel Return

  13. A Two-Way ProcessNon-Native Speakers Native Speakers

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