1. Applied English
Day 1

2. Nine Nosy Questions What do you like to be called?
What do you like to do?
What are your plans for after high school?
On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest….
How do you feel about reading?
How do you feel about writing?
What is something you’ve read that you’ve enjoyed?
What should we learn in Applied English that would be useful to you?
What should we NOT cover in Applied English?
Tell me something I don’t know.
What questions do you have for me?

3. Let’s talk about “Telephone"
How does this happen?!?!?
Based on what we observed in our game of telephone, what does it tell us about communication in general?
In a professional setting, how could miscommunication occur? What would it look like?

4. Communication
(noun) → The imparting or exchange of thoughts, opinions, and communication

5. Communication
(noun) → The imparting or exchange of thoughts, opinions, and communication by speech, writing, or signs

6. What Makes Business Communication Effective?
Provide practical information
Give facts rather than vague impressions
Present information in a concise, efficient manner
Clarify expectations and responsibilities
Offer compelling, persuasive arguments and recommendations