Types of Speaking
Types of Speaking
Types of Speaking
1. Talk as interaction - interaction which serves a primarily a social function. e.g. activities: telling a friend about a school holiday, chatting to a school friend on hobbies 2. Talk as transaction - refers to situation where the focus is on what is said or done. the focus is on giving and receiving information. e.g. activities: asking directions, buying something in a shop, ordering food for a menu, classroom group discussion and problem solving activities. 3. Talk as performance - refers to public talk, that is, talk which transmits information before an audience such as morning talks, public announcements and speeches. e.g. activities: conducting a class debate, giving a class report about a school trip, public speaking
Types of listening
Top down, bottom up Reactive- (listen and repeat) Intensive- (listen on a focused sound, phonemes, words, intonation) Responsive- (listen and respond briefly- a greeting, giving commands, asking question, seeking clarification, checking comprehension) Selective- (listen for particular items in a longer passage- TV, radio news, media broadcasts, stories) Extensive- (listen for interactive/responsive purposes) Interactive- (listen to discuss, respond, debate)