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Brainy Dose Presents… 12 Ways To Improve Communication Skills Instantly
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Effective communication is one of the most important life skills that a person can have.
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Whether you want to have better conversations in your personal and social life, or get your ideas across better at work,
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there are some key things you can do to help improve your communication skills.
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After having watched this video, and the 12 points we outline, you should become a better communicator instantly.
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Number 1 – Show Respect and Appreciation Appreciation and respect can go a long way.
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People will be more open to communicating with you if you convey respect for them in their ideas.
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Even simple actions, like using a person's name, will make them feel appreciated.
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It's also important to be respectful and considerate of other people's time.
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Number 2 – Listen Actively People want to know that they are being heard.
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Instead of just focusing on formulating a response, freely listen to what the other person is saying.
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The person speaking to you should be the most important thing at that moment.
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Also, when you're talking to someone on the phone, person, do not respond to an email or send a text at the same time.
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The person will know that they don't have your undivided attention.
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Number 3 – Ask Questions and Paraphrase Asking questions will not only help you understand what the other person is saying,
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but it also indicates that you're actually interested in what they're saying.
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This opens up the conversation, and signals that you want to see them, hear them, and understand them.
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And if you want to show that you really understand, then paraphrasing is a great tool.
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All you need to do is repeat back to someone what they just said, before you comment yourself.
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Number 4 – Make Eye Contact It's important that you connect with the person you are talking to,
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and eye contact is essential when having a meaningful conversation.
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Looking at the floor or out the window signifies you don't care, are bored, or aren't really listening to them.
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By looking the other person in the eye, you are proving that you're interested in what they're saying.
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This also keeps you focused and less distracted.
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Number 5 – Pay Attention to Body Language Your non -verbal and non -written cues often reveal more than you think.
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Remember that you're constantly communicating, even when you're not saying a word.
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So make sure that you have open body language when interacting with others.
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Face your conversational partner, pay close attention to your gestures, and don't cross your arms.
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Number 6 – Get Rid of Conversation Fillers Om and ah does little to improve your speech or conversations.
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Cut them out to be more persuasive, and to feel and appear more confident.
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One way is to start keeping track of when you say words like om or like.
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You could also try simply relaxing and pausing before you speak.
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Trust me, those silences seem more awkward to you than they do to others.
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Number 7 – Be Brief But Specific For written and verbal communication,
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practice being brief, yet specific enough that you provide enough information for the other person to understand what you're trying to say.
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And if you're responding to an email, make sure that you read the entire email before crafting your response.
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With enough practice, you will learn not to ramble or give away too much information.
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Having said that, you should take the time to edit your messages.
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If you send a sloppy, confusing email, the recipient will think you don't care enough to think through your communication with them.
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Number 8 – Put Away Devices Somehow, most people just don't get this one.
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But, it's quite rude to have your head buried in your phone while someone's talking to you.
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So, put down your devices and look at the person who is speaking to you.
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Don't answer calls, check texts, or notice vibrations.
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Let it all pass.
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Stay focused on what the other person is telling you.
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Your body language, words, and emotional tone will let them know that you're really taking in what they're sharing.
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Number 9 – Validate Other's Thoughts and Feelings When someone feels a certain way, they feel that way for a reason.
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And even if you wouldn't react the same way, it's important to acknowledge the emotions they're experiencing.
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You don't have to agree with the other person to validate them.
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You can make them feel impo - important by simply letting them know
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that you hear what they're saying and accept their perspective.
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Number 10 – Never Talk Over People By talking over someone, what you're basically saying is, I don't care what you're saying,
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what I have to say is more important.
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And this demonstrates a real lack of respect.
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On the same note, refrain from finishing people's sentences for them.
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By doing this, you are disempowering the other person, because you're taking control of the conversation.
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So bite your tongue!
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Number 11 – Watch Your Tone While it's sometimes necessary to be assertive in order to make your point, don't be aggressive.
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There's a fine line between the two.
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Try not to cross it.
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A combative tone is not in any way productive.
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Be confident and direct, while maintaining a calm, cooperative tone.
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Number 12 – Smile and Have a Positive Attitude When you smile often and exude a positive attitude,
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people will respond positively to you.
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Even when you're talking on the phone, smile, because your positive attitude will shine through and the other person will know it.
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You see, the more you pay attention to how you express yourself to others, the better you'll get at communicating effectively.
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So give it a try!
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Apply these tips in your day -to -day interactions, and you will improve your communication skills instantly.
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What are your greatest challenges when it comes to communication?
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And how does social behavior differ between your online and offline interactions?
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Let us know in the comments below!
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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questa lezione di conversazione si basa sul video “12 Ways To Improve Communication Skills Instantly”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: communication, conversation, tone, email, skills. Questo video contiene 63 frasi e 1039 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 6:41. Chi parla ha un ritmo naturale di circa 156 parole al minuto, vicino a una conversazione quotidiana. Il 88% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese, quindi il lessico è facile da seguire.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| tone sostantivo | /ˈtəʊn/ | tono |
| skill sostantivo | /skɪl/ | abilità, capacità |
| communicate verbo | /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ | comunicare, informare |
| interaction sostantivo | /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/ | interazione |
| verbal aggettivo | /ˈvɜː.bəl/ | verbale |
| silence sostantivo | /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/ | silenzio |
| reveal verbo | /ɹɪˈviːl/ | rivelare, gettare la maschera |
| connect verbo | /kəˈnɛkt/ | connettere, connettersi |
| indicate verbo | /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/ | indicare |
| aggressive aggettivo | /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ | aggressivo |
| bite verbo | /baɪt/ | mordere |
| edit verbo | /ˈɛdɪt/ | redigere, elaborare |
| awkward aggettivo | /ˈɔk.wɚd/ | maldestro, impacciato |
| rude aggettivo | /ɹuːd/ | rude, maleducato |
| productive aggettivo | /pɹəˈdʌk.tɪv/ | produttivo |
I phrasal verb che sentirai
| Parola | Significato |
|---|---|
| check out verbo | investigare |
| give away verbo | regalare, dare via |
| open up verbo | aprire |
| put away verbo | mettere via |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
Chi parla usa 28 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come you're, don't, they're. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, emotion /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/, shine /ʃaɪn/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/, notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/, positively /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɪv.li/
I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:
- Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/, silence /ˈsaɪ̯ləns/, connect /kəˈnɛkt/, indicate /ˈɪndɪˌkeɪt/, aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/
- /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: interaction /ˌɪn.təˈɹæk.ʃən/, craft /ˈkɹæft/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, react /ɹiːˈækt/, interact /ɪn.təˈɹækt/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Inizia a velocità 0,75×, fai shadowing frase per frase e torna alla velocità normale quando diventa facile.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come tone, skill, communicate.
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.