Unit 09. Natural Disasters. Lesson 4. Communication

Unit 10 COMMUNICATION Period 87 Lesson 4: COMMUNICATION New words: - Language barrier (n) - Cultural difference (n): - Communication channel (n) - Shrug (n) : - Glance (n) Check –up vocabulary Communication channel shrug glance Language barrier Activity Match the possible reasons with the examples A Language barrier Reasons for communication breakdown B Cultural differences C A lack of communication channels Activity Match the possible reasons with the examples Woman: If you go down the corridor, you will see a sign saying Entrée… Man : What does entrée mean? I’m afraid I don’t understand A In Sweden people call each other by their first names and this does not mean a lack of respect B I can’t contact him by mobile phone – the network signal is so weak here C We haven’t heard from him It takes several weeks for the post to arrive in that area C What is he texting here ? I can’t understand this crazy shorthand! A In some countries, yellow roses mean happiness and friendship but in Russia, if you send someone yellow roses it mean a separation B If you don’t understand body language, communication breakdown may happen Activity 2: What they mean? I don’t know I’m angry I’m happy It’s wonderful! I’m so excited! Sorry, I need to go now Using abbreviations for online chatting and texting 9.00a.m March 23 I wanna c u 2nite