Communication

Vocabulary for speaking and expressing

Introduction

Language is about communication, and meta-vocabulary for describing how we communicate is surprisingly important. From conversation to writing, these words help you discuss the act of communication itself.

This chapter focuses on communication vocabulary. You'll learn words for speaking, listening, writing, and the various ways humans exchange information and ideas.

Themes

All Vocabulary (NGSL) in This Chapter (63)

• say To utter words; to express in words
• tell To communicate information to someone; to narrate or distinguish
• call To shout or cry out; to telephone someone; to give a name to something
• ask To request information or help; to invite
• talk To speak; a conversation or discussion; a lecture
• question A sentence seeking information; a matter of uncertainty; to interrogate
• information Facts or details about someone or something
• word A single unit of language; a promise or assurance
• speak To say words; to communicate in a language; to give a speech
• suggest To propose an idea; to imply or indicate
• answer A response to a question; to reply or respond to someone
• letter A character of the alphabet; a written message sent to someone
• language A system of communication used by a particular country or community
• sound Something heard; to produce a noise; healthy or reliable
• agree To have the same opinion; to consent or accept
• describe To give a detailed account of something in words
• claim To state something as fact; to demand as one's right; a formal request
• news Information about recent events; a television or radio programme reporting this
• accept To agree to receive or take; to acknowledge as valid
• mention To refer to something briefly; a brief reference
• listen To pay attention to sounds; to heed advice
• discuss To talk about something with others, considering different views
• comment A spoken or written remark expressing an opinion or observation
• argue To give reasons for or against something; to have a disagreement
• discussion The action or process of talking about something to reach a decision or excha...
• agreement A decision or arrangement made between two or more parties
• express To convey thoughts or feelings in words or actions; fast or direct
• promise A declaration that one will do something or that something will happen
• speech The ability to speak; a formal talk given to an audience
• debate A formal discussion of opposing arguments; to discuss or argue
• conversation A talk between two or more people; informal discussion
• announce To make a public or official statement about something
• request To ask for something politely or formally
• admit To confess something is true; to allow entry
• sentence A group of words expressing a complete thought; a court punishment
• reply To answer or respond to something; a response
• respond To answer or react to something
• warn To tell someone about a possible danger or problem
• speaker A person who speaks, especially one giving a speech, or the device that produ...
• expression The act of conveying thoughts or feelings, or a look on someone's face
• suggestion An idea or plan put forward; a slight indication
• topic A subject of discussion, study, or writing
• recall To remember; to officially order the return of a product
• deny To declare something untrue; to refuse to give or allow
• basically In essence; fundamentally; used to simplify explanations
• declare To state officially or publicly; to announce formally
• specifically In a precise manner; particularly or especially
• shout To speak or call out very loudly
• complaint A statement expressing dissatisfaction; a formal accusation
• tone The quality of a sound or voice; a shade of colour; overall mood
• advise To give guidance or recommendations to someone
• intellectual Relating to the mind and thinking; a highly educated person
• typically Usually; in a way that is characteristic or normal
• adviser Someone who gives advice or guidance professionally
• correspond To match or be equivalent to something; or to exchange letters with someone
• compromise An agreement reached by each side giving up something
• announcement A public or formal statement giving information about something
• disagree To have a different opinion; to not agree
• automatically By itself without human control; as a natural result or consequence
• dramatically In a striking or impressive way; to a great degree; in a theatrical manner
• chat An informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, casual way
• paragraph A distinct section of text dealing with a single theme or idea
• listener A person who listens; someone who hears and pays attention