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This flashcard set helps university-level students improve their English communication skills. The vocabulary flashcards cover essential terms like "succinct," "persuasive," and "adaptability," while also addressing practical questions about effective communication in various contexts. The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from English to their native language and vice versa. Ideal for advanced learners, this set is particularly useful for students and professionals aiming to enhance their fluency and adaptability in both academic and workplace environments.
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Anpassungsfähigkeit - the ability to react quickly to changing situations

adaptability, flexibility

upsetting someone by being rude or tactless

causing offense

nachdrücklich, ausdrücklich

emphatically

explaining something emphatically to avoid misunderstandings

clarify

schlüssig; explaining something in an understandable way

coherent

abschweifen; talking about a topic which is not directly part of the current topic

digress

eifrig; to be motivated and driven to improve

eager

beredt; capable of using a wide range of adapted vocabulary while speaking

eloquent

umfangreich; a wide range

extensive

zögerlich

hesitant

gehemmt; behaving in a restrained or self-sonscious way

inhibited

jdn. auf dem Laufenden halten

keep someone in the loop

überzeugend

persuasive

talking without getting to the point

rambling

reacting quickly in talks

responsive

knapp, prägnant; clear precise expression in few words

succinct

aneinander vorbei reden

talking at cross purposes

How important are communication skills in your job?

very important, because...

 

 

In which situations do you use certain communication skills in your job?

meetings, web conference, discussions, e-mails

 

In which way do you use communication skills with your friends?

subconscious, persuade, understanding...

Which good communicators do you know and why are they good communicators?

Emma Wattson, able to touch people with her speeches, can switch from empathetic to strong and authoritarian

authentic

How can you identify good/bad communicators?

reaction of their audience, communication partner

How can you improve lacking communications skills?

practice, don't be afraid of talking to people or making mistakes. leaving your own comfort zone

Are there universal communication skills or are there only specific ones?

only specific ones because they depend on culture and hierarchical influence

except for active listening

How did technology influence communication?

on the one hand easier => reach more people, not stationary anymore

on the other hand => more misunderstandings, technical problems...

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using e-mail?

recipient can read the e-mail later, you can think about what you write and don't have to give a spontaneous answer

technical problems, recipient may not understand the subtext

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