Grammar fix
verbal communication
communication by speaking
The act of sharing information or ideas by speaking, rather than writing or using gestures.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Good verbal communication is important when working in a team.communication
- In my opinion, verbal communication skills are essential for success in most jobs, because they help people share ideas and solve problems together.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: verbal communication (noun, uncountable)
WrongVerbal communication means writing clearly.
RightVerbal communication means speaking clearly.
In this pairing 'verbal' = spoken, the opposite of 'written'.
Patternverbal communication (noun, uncountable)
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
In everyday speech people say 'talking to people'; 'oral transmission of ideas' is absurd.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
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Don't confuse it
Contrast with 'non-verbal communication', which includes gestures, facial expressions, and body language.