Communicative Competence

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place said George Bernard Shaw. What Shaw indicated is that human communication appears simple but it is not so. Communication is complex and communicative competence can be difficult to achieve. How well people can communicate their thoughts and ideas to others can be challenging and depends on how good the skills of communication they possess. Communicative competence includes a persons knowledge on the rules of grammar, syntax, sounds of a language and nonverbal cues and when and how to apply them in various communication contexts. This book aims to help the users develop effective communication skills. They will find it beneficial in improving their competency through an understanding of what communication competence is and what are its various features.The book aims to develop in the reader: an understanding of the basic concepts and the various modes of communication an ability to understand the symbolic representation of the sounds of English speeches a familiarity with various word-classes of English an acquaintance with the changing fashions in English usages an ability to eliminate confusion between spoken and written English as well as make a sensible and sensitive use of the languageMoreover, the book can make an authentic reference to communicative grammar.