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Forms of Oral Communication&

Merits and Demerits of Oral Communication

Aishath Eaman

What is Oral Communication?

Oral Communication describes any type of

interaction that makes use of spoken words.

Forms of Oral Communication

There are 2 forms of oral communication.

1. Face to face Communication

2. Using mechanical devices for oral communication

Face to Face Communication

Face to face communication means the

exchange of information, thoughts and

feelings, when the participants are in the

same physical contact.

Why face to face communication is still the best!

Because human beings are visual and aural creatures.

It is essential for creating connection, trust and loyalty.

People can be emotionally engaged.

our brains still rely on our instinct to assess danger, trust and honesty.

There is also an exchange of palpable physical energy that takes place when people are in the same room with each other.

Meetings, Conferences and interviews

are good examples of face to face

communication.

Using Mechanical Devices

The following mechanical devices are commonly used for oral communication.

1. Signal (Call, Bell, Buzzer, Colored bulbs)

Signals are devices used to indicate that a person is wanted.

2. Speaking Tubes A speaking tube or voice pipe is a device

based around two cones connected by an air pipe through which speech can be transmitted over an extended distance.

3. Dictating Machines

Dictating machines may be either

mechanical or magnetic and may record the

voice on wire or coated tape which can be

removed from the machine after dictation and

forwarded to the point of transcription.

4. Intercoms

Intercoms are an electronic

communications system generally

composed of fixed microphone/speaker

units connected to a central control device

5. Telephones and Cellular Phones