Welcome to our class Rules T is Simon

Welcome to our class!

Rules T is Simon, The Ss are players T tells players what they must do, the players must only obey commands that begin with the word” Simon says”. . . But if Simon simpply says: “jump” without first saying “ Simon says” players must not jump If players make mistake, they are out!

Unit 10 Communication Lesson 4. Communication breakdown

What do you think communication breakdown means? Communication breakdown means a lack of communication or a failure to exchange information.

Extra vocabulary Language barrier Rào cản ngôn ngữ Ex: They soon overcame the language barrier Cultural difference Sự khác nhau về văn hoá Ex: He didn’t understand her because of cultural difference Communication channel Kênh giao tiếp Ex: Formal communication channel are usually vertical

check vocabulary Language barrier Rào cản ngôn ngữ Cultural difference Sự khác nhau về văn hoá Communication channel Kênh giao tiếp

1 Match the following possible reasons for communication breakdown with the examples. Can you add in some more reasons and examples? A. Language barrier B. Cultural differences C. A lack of communication channels 1. Woman: If you go down the corridor, you will see a sign saying Etrée. . . Man: What does Entrée mean? I’m afraid I don’t understand. 2. In Sweden people call each other by their first names and this does not mean a lack of respect. 3. I can’t contact him by mobile phone - the network signal is so weak here 4. We haven’t heard from him. It takes several weeks for the post to arrive in that area. ; 5. What is he texting here? I can’t understand this crazy shorthand! 6. In some countries, yellow roses mean happiness and friendship, but in Russia, if you send someone yellow roses it means a separation.

1 Match the following possible reasons for communication breakdown with the examples. Can you add in some more reasons and examples? A. Language barrier B. Cultural differences C. A lack of communication channels 1. Woman: If you go down the corridor, you will see a sign saying Etrée. . . Man: What does Entrée mean? I’m afraid I don’t understand. 2. In Sweden people call each other by their first names and this does not mean a lack of respect. 3. I can’t contact him by mobile phone - the network signal is so weak here 5. What is he texting here? I can’t understand this crazy shorthand! 6. In some countries, yellow roses mean happiness and friendship, but in Russia, if you send someone yellow roses it means a separation. 4. We haven’t heard from him. It takes several weeks for the post to arrive in that area. ;

2 If you don’t understand body language, communication breakdown may happen. Match the body language with the meaning. Add more examples if you can.

What do you think N. G. U means N. G. U ( ° ʖ °) Never give up

1. Where r u? We r @ Lotte on 2/F. Where are you? We are at Lotte on the second floor. –––––––––––––––– 2. I’ll b 5 mins late. CUS. I’ll be 5 minutes late. See you soon. –––––––––––––––– 3. Wanna c a movie this wkd? Do you want to see a movie this weekend? –––––––––––––––– 4. Pls call me rite bck. Thx. Please call me right back. Thanks. –––––––––––––––– 5. Hi! Wot R U doin 2 nite? Hi! What are you doing tonight? –––––––––––––––– 6. Did u c it? LOL. Did you see it? Laugh out loud! ––––––––––––––––

Example: Language barrier: We will use an app on a smartphone to automatically translate what we are saying into the language of the listener.

What have we learnt today? communication breakdown Problems Language barier Cultural difference Solutions A lack of communication channels . . .

Using app on a smart phone to automatically translate. Watching TV, Youtube and reading ebooks, learning foreign language. Remember: “ NEVER GIVE UP” N. G. U

HOMEWORK 1. Learn by heart new words. 2. Do Ex. 3 a in your notebooks. 3. Be ready for the next lesson