Lesson VI: Spoken English (Conversation Types)

Do go through all the previous posts before starting this lesson. If you ignore the basics, you might never be able to ably grasp the speech of English language.

I would like to cite the fact accepted worldwide that there are almost as many accents for any language in all of the world as many mouths speak that language. We just have to break-free off that strain/tension that how somebody is going to speak about us at our back and it should be kept in mind that some good people also do exist who can simply correct us without making fun of us. I would write and try to explain about few basic concepts of pronunciation in English language so as a beginner, you may get to learn the basics. If you are already well-versed with the language, then feel free to revise your skills or point out any proofreading errors which may have crept into this blog.

Often we're posed with the possibility of public speech anywhere in this modern age where we look to move forwards in all aspects of life, be it public dealing, personal impression or maybe just conversations of varying lengths.

Conversations are also distinguishable into types & further sub-types. It is very important to know about types of conversations before proceeding any further into the topic of learning how to actively participate in a conversation in English language with your professors, different acquaintances and that girl or boy you have a crush on.

Conversations are mainly distinguished into two types whence (from where) follow their sub-types given below.

Main types:

1. Written Conversation
2. Verbal Conversation

Sub-types:

1. Written Conversation
   This may be in the direct form first person to second person, or in the indirect form it might be addressed to a lot of people like when a national leader's message to the country.
   The sub-types are:
   a) Formal written conversation: For example while complaining the local authorities about sewage block.
   b) Informal written conversation: For example while 'txtng' our friends.
2. Verbal Conversation
   This is where most people - even those doctorate holders - lag the most and become too shy if required to deliver a public speech in English when in India only. These may be direct and indirect too with a personal dialogue form of speech being direct speech and public address being of the latter kind.
   The sub-types are classified in a manner similar to written conversation.

Now emphasis must be laid on the fact that while verbal conversation is the need of the hour among people of all age groups, an exceptional proficiency over verbal conversation can only be achieved only through the written conversation.

Formal Verbal Conversation:

This comes into use generally while addressing a formal gathering, or an official meeting, or simply a general gathering for a formal speech like addressing a group of students formally, coworkers or any similar group. English language formal verbal conversation is really need to be taken care of when you appear in job interviews across the world & specifically in India.

Informal Verbal Conversation:

This is the area you need in daily life more frequently. If you have a proficient verbal hold over the language even if you don't really have ever scored well in the English exams, immeasurable is the extent of positive impression that you leave on the listeners. This comes in as really helpful when you have to leave a superior impression among your friends, the potential-friends and the potential boyfriends or girlfriends - yeah people in India do get influenced by a person's proficiency in informal English conversation as well.