English dictionary (Macmillan): communicate [kə’mju:nɪkeɪt] –verb: - to express thoughts, feelings or information to another person or animal, for example by speaking or writing communication [kə,mju:nɪ’keɪʃ(ə)n] – noun: - the process of speaking or writing to someone to exchange information or ideas communicative [kə’mju:nɪkətiv] – adjective: - relating to the ability to communicate
Let’s see if you have any communication skills to present the following situations: You are going to make an appointment with a doctor (SB: p.62 ex. 1 ) You are applying for a job (SB: p.94 ex1-2) You are going to sign up for some courses (English, photography, gardening, cookery or etc.) (SB: p. 98 ex. 3)
The conclusion: Communication is the exchange of information from one person to another . Effective communication takes place only if the listener understands the information or idea that the speaker wants to express. Communication can be of two types: verbal and non-verbal, and verbal is the best way to communicate English is the language of international communication, that’s why we learn it.