TAP> Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication

COURSE PURPOSE

This unit standard will be useful to learners who need a sound foundation of spoken/signed language ability for further language growth, and for application in real life contexts. Learners talk/sign confidently in both formal and informal contexts and /sign actively for ideas and information in interactions with other people. They are aware of the ways others speak/sign to influence listeners and audiences. In conveying their ideas and information they select language and a register that is accessible to their audience and fit for their purpose.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Learners credited with this unit standard are proficient in using a variety of strategies to maintain effective communication in diverse contexts. They demonstrate the ability to adapt their language to accommodate socio-cultural sensitivities, ensuring respectful and appropriate interactions while still conveying their own intended meaning. Leveraging their understanding of language structures and conventions, these learners can effectively shape or decode the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary or constructions, facilitating clear and precise communication.

Moreover, they excel in organising and presenting information in a focused and coherent manner, making their communication both engaging and easy to follow. These learners are also adept at identifying and explaining how speakers or signers influence their audiences, recognising the techniques and strategies used to impact listeners or viewers. This comprehensive skill set enables them to communicate confidently and effectively, whether in familiar or unfamiliar situations, and to understand and respond to the nuances of different communication environments.