Engaging in Verbal Communication

to make plans or decisions known by officially telling people about them

The CEO announces the company's quarterly results during the board meeting.

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

She communicates effectively with her team members.

to send and receive messages on an online platform

She enjoys chatting with her friends late into the night.

to provide a spoken or written description of an event, story, etc.

She stood in front of the class to narrate her experience during the summer vacation.

to say something about someone or something, without giving much detail

During the meeting, please mention any concerns or suggestions you may have.

to engage in a conversation or discussion between two or more people

The leaders agreed to dialogue in order to ease tensions between their countries.

to talk about something with someone, often in a formal manner

He wanted to discuss his concerns with the manager before making a formal complaint.

to talk about the private lives of others with someone, often sharing secrets or spreading untrue information

During lunch, the coworkers gossiped about a colleague's sudden resignation, speculating about the reasons behind it.

a discussion about a particular issue between two opposing sides, mainly held publicly

The candidates participated in a televised debate to present their views on economic policy.

one of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US

California is the most populous state in the United States, known for its diverse culture and economy.

to tell someone about the feelings or ideas that we have

He talked to his friend about his recent breakup.

to speak to someone often angrily because one disagrees with them

He argues with everyone at work; it's so annoying!

to communicate with others, particularly while spending time with them

In the workshop, participants were encouraged to interact with each other to foster collaboration.

to discuss the terms of an agreement or try to reach one

The diplomats spent days negotiating the terms of the peace treaty between the two countries.

to cover or give the details of an event in written or spoken form as a journalist on TV, etc.

Journalists regularly report on breaking news stories to keep the public informed.

to use words and give someone information

Did he tell you about the new project?

to officially tell people something

The country's leaders gathered to declare their independence from colonial rule.

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

The thermometer indicates that the temperature is rising.

to show something to someone by pointing one's finger toward it

He pointed out the star constellation to his children.

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

He spoke about his experiences during the meeting.

to speak very softly or quietly, usually to avoid being overheard by others who are nearby

The students often whisper during the silent reading time.

to speak loudly, often associated with expressing anger or when you cannot hear what the other person is saying

Frustrated with the distant conversation, she had to shout to make herself heard across the crowded room.

to speak in a low or unclear voice, often so that the words are difficult to understand

He tends to mumble when he's nervous, making it challenging to follow his speech.

to interact and spend time with people

Introverts may find it challenging to socialize in large groups.