7Cs and Helpful Expressions to Avoid Communicati ...

You use easy-to-understand language so your younger cousin can follow your explanation.

You’re listening attentively and want to signal that you’re following the speaker.

You include all the details—date, time, and instructions—when announcing a class meeting.

You change the topic smoothly during a slightly awkward pause in the conversation.

You’re thinking during a conversation and use a natural filler to buy a few seconds.

You’re asked to present your report in 3 minutes, so you trim unnecessary words and keep it short but meaningful.

You double-check your grammar and spelling before submitting your script for the school play.

You ask your groupmate to restate something during your online meeting.

Your classmate shares an idea you disagree with, but you respond with, “That’s a good point. Let’s explore that more.”

Your friend suggests an idea you like, so you respond positively with this phrase.

You give specific examples during your oral report instead of saying general terms like “a lot” or “many.”

You want your classmate to keep sharing their thoughts, so you say this to encourage them.

You missed what was said and politely ask the speaker to say it again.

You seek clarification when something isn’t clear to you.

Your friend tells you something surprising, and you react to show interest and keep the conversation going.

You avoid slang and consider the cultural background of your audience during your speech.