How Communication Works: Core Skills · Lesson 1 · 3 minutes

The sender starts

Find the sender in a story.

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  1. A new idea

    Elena wants to run a bake sale. She has an idea to share. The person who starts is the sender.

    A new idea. Elena wants to run a bake sale. She has an idea to share. The person who starts is the sender.

  2. Elena has an idea for a sale. Who is the sender?

    • Elena
    • The cakes

    Answer: Elena

    The sender starts with an idea to share.

  3. Who listens?

    Elena talks to Sam. Sam listens to her. The person who hears is not the sender.

    Who listens?. Elena talks to Sam. Sam listens to her. The person who hears is not the sender.

  4. Elena speaks to Sam. Why is Sam not the sender?

    • Sam only listens to the idea.
    • Sam has the idea first.

    Answer: Sam only listens to the idea.

    The sender has the idea, not the person who hears it.

  5. Fill in the missing word:

    The ___ starts the message with an idea.

    Answer: The sender starts the message with an idea.

    The sender begins with an idea in mind.

  6. Build the rule for communication:

    Answer: The sender shares an idea

    The sender begins communication with an idea.

  7. Put the steps in order from first to last:

    Answer: Elena gets an idea for a sale. → Elena acts as the sender. → Sam hears what Elena says.

    Communication starts when the sender has a thought.

What to remember

  • The sender is the person who starts.
  • The sender has an idea to share.
  • The person who listens is not the sender.

Next in this course: Pick clear words. It carries on in the Breni app.

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