“Oral communication is a prepared, purposeful presentation designed to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in the listeners' attitudes, values, beliefs, or behaviors” (AACU, 2009f).

Oral communication is effective when it is:

• Clear, easy to understand, and easy to follow.
• Accurate, information is shared and conveyed.
• Relevant to the audience.
• Concise.

• Adapted to the needs of the audience.

Below is a resource to help you learn more about the competency of oral communication:

Learning About Oral Communication