The Fundamentals of Effective Communication: Definitions and Components
1.2.1 What is Communication?
Communication is defined as ‘an art of passing/transmitting information, ideas, opinions, and attitudes from one person to the other.’ This serves as a general definition of the term. Different authors have defined communication in various ways. Some of the important definitions are:
- Peter Little: “Communication is the process by which information is transmitted between individuals and/or organizations so that an understanding response results.”
- William Newman and Charles
Mastering the Art of Initial Connection
This process outlines the steps necessary to move from initial visual contact to establishing a deeper connection and securing a future date.
The 10-Step Strategy for Successful First Contact
The Initial Look: Warmth and Balance
The first contact should involve a warm, suggestive, or even disinterested look. Let the person know you notice their presence without intimidating them. Maintain a healthy balance between showing interest (“I care”) and appearing casual (“I don’t notice you’re there”).
Breaking
Master English: Key Vocabulary and Grammar for Spanish Speakers
Essential English Vocabulary with Spanish Translations
Social and Personal Actions
- Turning point: (punto de inflexión)
- Miss out on: (perderse)
- Milestone: (hito)
- Hang out: (pasar el rato)
- Be involved in: (participar en)
- Run for office: (postularse a un cargo)
- Overdo: (exagerar)
- Race: (raza/carrera)
- Lower: (bajar)
- Rate: (calificar/tasa)
- Handle: (manejar)
- Enable: (habilitar)
- Make fun of: (burlarse de)
- Cheer on: (animar)
- Enforce: (hacer cumplir)
- Venue: (lugar)
- Cautious: (cauteloso)
- Playing a role in: (tener un papel
Nada: Andrea’s Journey and the Aribau Street Household
The Narrative Arc of Carmen Laforet’s Nada
This synopsis details the key plot points and character developments in Carmen Laforet’s seminal novel, Nada.
I. Arrival in Barcelona
Andrea, a young student, finishes high school and travels to Barcelona to study at the university. She settles on the gloomy Aribau Street in the home of relatives who are too strange for her taste. Still, she stays and spends the night on an uncomfortable couch/bed.
II. Childhood Memories and Family Conflict
After a long night,
Read MoreReported Speech Transformation and Noun Suffix Practice
Mastering Indirect Speech Transformations
Reported Speech: Transforming Questions
Rewrite the following direct questions into reported speech, making necessary tense and pronoun changes.
- “Where did you get this skirt?” Tammy asked me.
Answer: Tammy asked me where I had got that skirt.
- “Can I get you anything else?” the server asked.
Answer: The server asked if / whether he could get me / us anything else.
- “Which bus are we going to take?” Elliot wanted to know.
Answer: Elliot wanted to know
The Perilous Journey: Refugee Survival and Exploitation
The Sea Crossing and Arrival in Greece
The Boatman Had Good Control of the Boat. Strong winds played with the tiny boat, and the crowd of people nearly caused it to turn over several times. However, the boatman had a strong hand, and before long, he was near the shore of Greece, shouting at the passengers to get out.
The Border Crisis and Rejection
The Country on the Border Didn’t Want the Refugees to Come In. There were soldiers with guns and dogs. Furious people banged on the metal fence which had