2 Advanced
Maria Victoria Galupo
Chapter 1: My Daily Life
Learning Objectives
By the end of this section, you will be able to;
- Apply effective verbal communication skills to share common challenges in daily life;
- Participate in a 15-minutes role-playing exercises that simulate a job application process, demonstrating formal communication skills and professionalism;
- Write a short story that reflects the daily experiences of someone else, focusing on how they overcome their challenges.
Vocabulary
Essential Knowledge
This course chapter focuses on developing communication and problem-solving skills to navigate challenges in daily life. It includes interactive activities to enhance interpersonal communication, and emotional intellegince. These skills are vital for preparing to reintegrate into society and pursue future opportunities.
Activities
General Instructions: Read the activity carefully and follow directions accordingly. In this section, you will practice what you have learned using English as the target language. Exercises include conversational, technical, and creative activities, which will help you develop communication, writing, and creativity skills.
Conversational (Sharing Daily Life Challenges)
What are some of the challenges you face in your daily life? How does communication help when you’re dealing with these challenges? Communication is not just about talking—it’s about listening, expressing thoughts clearly, and understanding others. It can help us solve problems, reduce misunderstandings, and improve relationships.
Communication skills are techniques or methods used to effectively convey, receive, and interpret messages in different communication settings (Tayloy, 2023). Here are some key communication skills (Indeed Editorial Team, 2023) that can help improve your ability to express yourself, build relationships, and navigate various situations more effectively:
- Active Listening
- Assertiveness
- Empathy
- Clarity and Simplicity
- Non-Verbal Communication
- Open-Ended Questions
- Feedback and Reflection
- Conflict Resolution
Below are videos the will give you solid communication skills advice. After you finished watching, answer the following questions below;
- What advice did you think applies to you? Why?
- Which advice are you most comfortable going through with right away? Why?
- Which advice are you least comfortable going through with right away? Why?
- Which method do you think is the best fits you? Why?
Activity 1. Peer Sharing on Daily Life Challenges
Instructions: Read and follow as directed.
- Choose a pair and discuss the following questions; (1) What are the common challenges you encounter in your daily life, could be at work, with family, or in personal matters? (2) What are some effective strategies or solutions you used to address these challenges?
- Each student will talk for 4-5 minutes while the other listens attentively.
- Practice active listening while your partner is speaking. This means not interr