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Communication-Listening & Speaking
Giving full attention to what others are saying and speaking in English well enough to be understood by others.

  • Listening
    • Receive, attend to, interpret, understand, and respond to verbal messages and other cues
    • Apply active listening skills using reflection, restatement, questioning, and clarification
    • Understand and interpret verbal and non-verbal communication
    • Pick out important information in verbal messages
    • Understand complex instructions
  • Speaking/Presenting
    • Speak clearly and confidently using common English conventions including proper grammar, tone, and pace
    • Express information to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and the nature of the information (e.g., explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences)
    • Understand and use non-verbal communication consistent with verbal communication
    • Present ideas in a persuasive manner



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