Effective Communication and Language Frameworks

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering effective communication principles (7 C's), speech styles, language acquisition frameworks (CEPR B2 Level), and interpretive pillars.

Completeness

A principle of the 7 C's of Effective Communication that includes all crucial details (Who, What, Where, When) so the receiver does not miss important events or have to guess.

Conciseness

A principle of the 7 C's that keeps messages direct and removes unnecessary filler words or noise such as "uhm," "like," or "parang".

Consideration

A principle of the 7 C's that accounts for the receiver's background, environment, and limitations, such as providing printed modules for individuals without internet access.

Concreteness

A principle of the 7 C's that utilizes specific facts, data, and exact metrics rather than vague terms, such as stating "$15\,\text{kilos}$ of plastic waste" instead of "a lot of waste".

Courtesy

A principle of the 7 C's that demonstrates respect for the recipient's dignity, culture, and values, such as using honorifics like "Po" and "Opo".

Clearness

A principle of the 7 C's that employs simple, direct, and straightforward language to prevent misinterpretation or confusion.

Correctness

A principle of the 7 C's ensuring information is factual and entirely free from grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors.

Casual Style

In Joos' Speech Styles, the communication style used within inner circles consisting of close relationships.

Formal Style

In Joos' Speech Styles, the communication style designated for outer circles.

ACE

An acronym representing the three steps: Adjust, Check, and Eliminate.

Communicative Competence

Knowing how to adjust communication based on the audience, situation, purpose, and cultural context.

Dual-Language Framework

An approach that uses the home language ($L1$) as a bridge to learn English ($L2$), grounded in research (Lightbown & Spada) showing that strength in one's home language accelerates English acquisition.

Independent User (CEPR / EFR B2 Level)

A learner level defined by the Council of Europe (2020) where one can hold normal conversations with foreigners, deliver clear descriptions across a wide range of subjects, and express opinions without searching excessively for words.

Civic Participation

The view that English is learned not merely for academic grades, but to act as good citizens using language as a tool for social action (Lightbown and Spada, 2021).

Civic Voice

Level 3 of the B2 Framework wherein learners use English to communicate their community's needs to the world without requiring a translator.

Audience Adaptation

The practice of altering one's communication code based on the specific relationship with the receiver.

Interpersonal Distance

As explained by Adler and Proctor (2017), the degree of closeness that dictates communication code, leading to informal code with close peers and formal code with teachers or elders.

Tone

The emotional vibe of a text, which Devito (2019) notes is rooted in the relationship dimension of communication.

Contextual Understanding

Analyzing the situation surrounding a text to foster trust, express openness to pain, and comprehend truth (Devito, 2019).

Three Pillars of Interpretation

The interpretive framework comprising Audience (the "Who"), Purpose (the "Why"), and Context (the "How").