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A pattern of pronunciation linked to a person's region, community, language, or background.

Practice that helps a speaker change parts of their pronunciation while keeping their identity.

A discussion about a promise or agreement that was not kept, its effect, and what happens next.

Naming likely negative assumptions the other person may hold before they raise them.

Recognizing expressed or implied feelings so they can be addressed in a helpful way.

A response that recognizes another person's effort, experience, contribution, or message.

A specific task with a clear owner and expected completion date.

Giving someone your full attention, showing understanding, and responding in a helpful way.

A sentence structure in which the subject performs the action.

Changing your communication style when the audience, situation, or response requires it.

Putting a feeling into words so it is easier to understand and manage.

A short question or summary used to confirm shared understanding and agreement.

Language that can be understood in more than one way.

A comparison used to explain an unfamiliar idea through a familiar relationship.

The first number or position suggested, which can shape the rest of a discussion.

A brief story about a real or plausible event used to illustrate a point.

An expression of responsibility and regret for harm, often accompanied by repair or changed behavior.

Using a trusted expert or source to make an argument more convincing.

How the tongue, lips, jaw, and airflow work together to form clear speech sounds.

Where and how the mouth moves to produce a specific speech sound.

How much speech sounds are produced accurately and distinctly.

Expressing needs, opinions, and boundaries clearly while respecting other people.

Expressing your needs and views clearly, confidently, and respectfully.

Checking whether beliefs behind a decision are supported by facts or experience.

A question that checks whether an unproven belief is actually correct.

Communication that does not require people involved to respond at the same time.

Remaining quiet and present so the other person can think and speak without interruption.

Noticing another person's feelings and adjusting your response with care.

Adjusting language, examples, detail, and delivery for a specific audience.

Learning what listeners know, need, expect, and may be concerned about.

How much listeners are attentive, involved, and mentally participating.

Direct exchange with listeners through questions, activities, discussion, or response.

Deliberately moving eye contact across the room to include different listeners.

The main idea, feeling, or action an audience should retain.

The tendency to give greater weight to guidance from credible or legitimate experts.

A brief listener response such as 'right' or 'exactly' that supports conversational flow.

A basic narrative structure with setup, development, and resolution.

Feedback about specific actions that can be seen or heard, not about someone's personality.

A short explanation of the positive result a person can expect.

The best available option if an agreement is not reached.

Words chosen to avoid unfair assumptions, stereotypes, or harm.

How the head, shoulders, spine, and hips line up with each other.

Communication expressed through posture, movement, facial expression, gaze, and gesture.

The direction the torso and feet face in relation to another person or audience.

A limit that defines what behavior, access, or responsibility is acceptable.

A clear statement explaining a limit and what action will follow if it is crossed.

Generating ideas freely before evaluating or selecting them.

The coordinated management of inhalation and exhalation to support steady speech.

A phrase or group of words spoken comfortably on one breath.

Using controlled airflow to power the voice without unnecessary throat tension.

Using no more words than necessary while preserving meaning and tone.

A phrase or idea that connects one section or message point to the next.

Calmly repeating a clear message or boundary without being drawn into side arguments.

A clear and respectful discussion about available funds, limits, and approval needs.

A question that explores available budget, financial limits, or approval requirements.

A short listed item used to make information easier to scan.

Explaining why an action is worthwhile using benefits, costs, risks, and evidence.

Identifying and confirming the people, stages, approvals, and timing behind a decision.

An open-ended question, often beginning with 'how' or 'what,' that encourages problem-solving.

A question used to check understanding, comfort, or agreement during a conversation.

A clear statement asking the audience to take a specific next step.

A later reference to an earlier phrase, image, or idea that creates connection and closure.

A visually or verbally emphasized piece of important information.

Communicating with steady confidence without sounding aggressive or controlling.

Direct and honest communication delivered with suitable respect and care.

Giving an internal supporter clear messages and evidence to explain an idea to others.

Choosing the best way to communicate based on urgency, difficulty, sensitivity, and audience.

A person or figure whose choices and experiences drive a story.

Norms for clear, respectful, and efficient communication in messaging platforms.

The way choices are arranged or described to shape decisions.

A question that presents clear options to make a decision easier.

Breaking information into smaller groups so it is easier to understand and remember.

Asking for additional detail when meaning is uncertain or incomplete.

A question used to confirm facts, meanings, intentions, or expectations.

The quality of being easy to hear, understand, and interpret.

A careful speaking style that uses clear sounds, a suitable pace, and helpful emphasis.

The point of greatest tension or decisive change in a story.

A protective body position, such as crossed arms or turned shoulders, that may suggest distance or discomfort.

A question designed to produce a brief, specific, or limited answer.

The final words used to reinforce the message and create a strong finish.

When calm, supportive interaction helps both people settle their emotions.

A dialogue that helps someone reflect, learn, and identify their own next steps.

Changing language, dialect, tone, or behavior according to audience or social context.

Tentative statements about someone that invite them to confirm or correct your understanding.

Words that present people as partners working on the same problem.

Working with others to understand a problem and build a shared solution.

A calm, credible manner that gains attention and supports leadership in demanding situations.

Discussing value, price, and commitments clearly without becoming defensive or apologetic.

People often try to act in ways that match their earlier choices or promises.

Shared interests, values, experiences, or goals that support connection.

Language that reconnects disagreement to a shared purpose or desired outcome.

Trust in your ability to express yourself and handle a conversation well.

A person's usual way of speaking, listening, responding, and relating to others.

Concern for another person's difficulty combined with a desire to help.

Exploring another person's experience with care rather than judgment.

Staying calm, clear, and controlled when a conversation becomes difficult.

A brief check to confirm that a message has been understood correctly.

A movement from an earlier position to support agreement.

A brief, direct statement of a need, view, or decision.

Expressing an idea clearly with minimal unnecessary wording.

Specific words that describe things people can easily picture or verify.

A verbal or nonverbal behavior that signals steadiness and confidence.

A deliberate silence that allows thought without appearing rushed or apologetic.

A question used to verify an assumption, decision, or agreed detail.

Using calm words and actions to reduce tension, anger, or threat.

When a person's words, voice, face, and body language send the same message.

Natural speech in which words link together and some sounds become shorter or softer.

Producing consonant sounds clearly so listeners can identify each word.

Specific information intended to reinforce strengths or improve future behavior.

Restating the factual or informational part of what someone has communicated.

Background information needed to understand a message or story.

How much communication relies on implicit context versus explicit wording.

A change in perception caused by comparing one option or idea with another.

A healthy distribution of speaking, listening, asking, and responding between people involved.

A respectful way of ending or leaving an interaction.

The smooth progression of turns, topics, and responses in an interaction.

A correction used when someone misspeaks, misunderstands, or loses the conversational thread.

Using details from an answer to create natural and relevant follow-up questions.

The single most important idea the speaker or writer wants understood or remembered.

Feedback that identifies a gap and explains what should be adjusted.

Explaining the likely impact of leaving a problem unsolved.

Explaining why action matters now and agreeing on a specific next step.

How trustworthy, capable, and believable a speaker appears.

Adjusting examples, language, tone, or interaction patterns to fit a cultural context.

An ongoing practice of self-reflection, openness, and respect when engaging across differences.

The ability to communicate and work well with people from different cultures.

A shared expectation about suitable communication or behavior within a group.

Noticing and respecting differences between cultures.