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Match Language and Non-Verbal Features to Purpose and Audience on at Least Five Occasions
Related Unit: Presentation Skills | Lesson Number: 3
Level:
Entry Level 3
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Match Language and Non-Verbal Features to Purpose and Audience on at Least Five Occasions
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Lesson Level:
Entry Level 3
Lesson Summary:
Learners explore how communication changes depending on the situation, audience, and purpose. Through role play, discussions, video observation, and practical speaking activities, learners practise matching spoken language, facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and body language to different social situations.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to:
- Identify different communication purposes
- Recognise appropriate communication for different audiences
- Match language styles to situations
- Use suitable non-verbal communication
- Adapt tone, volume, and body language appropriately
- Demonstrate understanding of audience awareness
- Use communication skills confidently in role play situations
Little Helper Area
Gentle Tips
- Avoid shaming communication mistakes
- Explain social rules clearly
- Model communication naturally
- Some learners may avoid eye contact due to sensory discomfort
- Focus on communication effectiveness, not perfection
How can you help at home
You can help by discussing communication during everyday life.
Try asking:
- “How could we say that politely?”
- “How do you think that person feels?”
- “Would you speak the same way to a teacher and a friend?”
- “What does their face tell us?”
Role play can also help:
- Ordering food
- Asking for help
- Greeting visitors
- Phone conversations
- Apologising politely
