Communicative Competence in Oral Communication

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What is communicative competence?

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It means knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it, as well as understanding what others are saying.

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What are the three aspects of communicative competence?

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Structural, lexical, and socio-cultural.

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What does the structural aspect of communicative competence involve?

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It involves knowing the form of utterance to be used, such as pronunciation and grammar.

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Why is pronunciation important in communicative competence?

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Speakers should pronounce words clearly to avoid misunderstandings.

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What is the difference between 'indigent' and 'indigenous'?

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Indigent means poor, while indigenous means native to a particular land.

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What is lexical competence?

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It involves knowing the meanings and nuances of words and how to use them appropriately.

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What is collocation?

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The proper combination of words with other particular words.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation describes how a hearer's thoughts, feelings, and images are influenced by their culture and personal experiences.

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How does the word 'girl' differ in connotation from 'woman' and 'lady'?

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'Girl' can have a flirty meaning when referring to an adult, while 'woman' is neutral and 'lady' has a positive connotation.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that presents a figurative, non-literal meaning.