US 119454 – Maintain and adapt oral/signed communication (NQF Level 2, Credits 5)

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

This unit standard will be useful to learners who need a sound foundation of spoken/signed language ability for further language growth, and for application in real life contexts. Learners talk/sign confidently in both formal and informal contexts and /sign actively for ideas and information in interactions with other people. They are aware of the ways others speak/sign to influence listeners and audiences. In conveying their ideas and information they select language and a register that is accessible to their audience and fit for their purpose. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Use a variety of speaking and listening/signing strategies to maintain communication. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Adapt speech/signing to accommodate socio-cultural sensitivities without losing own intention. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Use knowledge of language structures and conventions to shape or decode meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary or constructions. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 

Organise and present information in a focused and coherent manner. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 

Identify and explain how speakers/signers influence audiences.