English 8
UNIT 10. COMMUNICATION
Period 82: COMMUNICATION
Welcome to our class
Rules
T is Simon, The Ss are players
T tells players what they must do, the players must only obey commands that begin with the word” Simon says”...But if Simon simpply says: “jump” without first saying “ Simon says” players must not jump
If players make mistake, they are out!
Unit 10 –
Communication
Lesson 4. Communication breakdown
What do you think communication breakdown means?
Communication breakdown means a lack of communication or a failure to exchange information.
Extra vocabulary
Language barrier
Communication channel
Cultural difference
Rào cản ngôn ngữ
Sự khác nhau về văn hoá
Kênh giao tiếp
Eg: They soon overcame the language barrier
Eg: He didn’t understand her because of cultural difference
Eg: Formal communication channel are usually vertical.
check vocabulary
Language barrier
Communication channel
Cultural difference
Rào cản ngôn ngữ
Sự khác nhau về văn hoá
Kênh giao tiếp
A.Language barrier B. Cultural differences
C. A lack of communication channels


1. Woman: If you go down the corridor, you will see a sign saying Etrée... Man: What does Entrée mean? I’m afraid I don’t understand.
2. In Sweden people call each other by their first names and this does not mean a lack of respect.
3. I can’t contact him by mobile phone - the network signal is so weak here
4. We haven’t heard from him. It takes several weeks for the post to arrive in that area.;
5. What is he texting here? I can’t understand this crazy shorthand!
6. In some countries, yellow roses mean happiness and friendship, but in Russia, if you send someone yellow roses it means a separation.
A.Language barrier
B. Cultural differences
C. A lack of communication channels
If you don’t understand body language, communication breakdown may happen. Match the body language with the meaning. Add more examples if you can.
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N.G.U ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
What do you think N.G.U means
1. Where r u? We r @ Lotte on 2/F.

Where are you? We are at Lotte on the second floor.
2. I’ll b 5 mins late. CUS.

3. Wanna c a movie this wkd?

4. Pls call me rite bck. Thx.

5. Hi! Wot R U doin 2nite?

6. Did u c it? LOL.

I will be 5 minutes late. See you soon.
Do you want to see a movie this weekend?
Please call me right back. Thanks.
Hi! What are you doing tonight?
Did you see it? Laugh out loud!
Example: Language barrier:
We will use an app on a smartphone to automatically translate what we are saying into the language of the listener.
What have we learnt today?
communication breakdown
Problems
Solutions
Language barier
Cultural difference
A lack of communication channels
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Using app on a smart phone to automatically translate.
Watching TV, Youtube and reading ebooks, learning foreign language.
Remember: “ NEVER GIVE UP” N.G.U
HOMEWORK
1.Learn by heart new words.
2. Do Ex. 3a in your notebooks.
3. Be ready for the next lesson