Written language is characterized by its logical and formal nature, while spoken language is characterized by its immediacy and informality.
Speech education aims to improve communication skills by considering both the logic of written language and the immediacy of spoken language.
Practicing written language can improve logical thinking and expressive skills, which can help in the effective use of spoken language.
Ⅰ Introduction
In modern society, the importance of linguistic expression is increasingly emphasized. In particular, written and spoken language, as key tools of communication, each possess unique characteristics. Understanding these characteristics is essential for comprehending and explaining the detailed objectives of speaking education. A clear understanding of the characteristics of written and spoken language and their respective uses is a key element in improving linguistic expression and communication skills. Therefore, I intend to delve into the characteristics of written and spoken language, and the detailed objectives of speaking education.
Ⅱ Main Body
1. Written and Spoken Language
1) Written Communication:
① Characteristics:
Delay: Written expression is read after it is written; it is not real-time communication but is aimed at future readers.
Formality: It has a planned and structured logic, paying more attention to the accuracy and clarity of language.
Formality: Standardized vocabulary and grammar are used, making the expression more formal and standardized.
Mediation: It focuses on mediating and conveying information through writing.
Features:
② Asynchronous nature: There are no temporal or spatial constraints on the writer and reader, and the writer can revise and review after writing.
Standardized expression: Standardized expressions are used according to linguistic norms, and stricter attention is paid to grammar and spelling.
Logical structure: Writing has a logical and systematic structure, designed to be easily understood by the reader.
③ Uses:
Document creation: Used in various writing formats such as documents, reports, essays, emails, and papers.
Knowledge transfer: Used to convey or share knowledge with others; often requires detailed and systematic explanations.
2) Oral Communication:
① Characteristics:
Immediacy: Oral expression is uttered in real-time situations, understood and disappears at the moment of speaking.
Informality: Due to its everyday and impromptu nature, it uses lively and natural language rather than planned logic.
Ambiguity: The interpretation of language can be relatively fluid and ambiguous between the listener and the speaker.
Informality: Expressions change flexibly depending on the conversational situation, and are not strict about vocabulary or grammar rules.
② Features:
Simultaneous interaction: Interaction occurs simultaneously among conversation participants, and the flow of conversation is adjusted in real time.
Emotional expression of language: Emotions are richly conveyed through pronunciation, intonation, gestures, as well as language itself.
Limited memory capacity: Due to the ephemeral nature of language, linguistic data is limited by memory capacity, therefore emphasizing concise and important information.
Uses:
③ Everyday conversation: Used in real-time communication situations such as everyday conversations, social interactions, meetings, and lectures.
Written and spoken language each have their own characteristics and uses, representing various aspects of language. Oral expression has strengths in real-time communication and emotional expression, while written expression focuses on systematic and clear expression and logical delivery. Understanding and appropriately utilizing these differences is important for effective communication.
2. Detailed Objectives of Speaking Education
1) Written Language:
① Strengthening logical writing skills:
Improves learners' ability to write logical and systematic essays.
Learners understand the structure and logical flow of writing and learn to write so that readers can easily understand.
② Forming habits of using standard language:
It encourages the use of standardized expressions according to linguistic norms and pays strict attention to grammar and spelling.
The use of standard language enhances the communicative power of writing and increases the clarity of expression.
③ Acquiring expressions suitable for the purpose and audience of the writing:
Learners acquire appropriate expressions for various purposes and audiences, and develop the ability to clearly achieve the purpose of writing.
Learners learn to use appropriate vocabulary and style depending on the type and purpose of the writing.
④ Strengthening asynchronous communication skills:
It strengthens the ability to communicate effectively even in environments where there is a time gap between the writer and the reader.
Through revising and reviewing writing, learners learn how to convey information effectively while considering the reader's response.
2) Spoken Language:
① Strengthening communication skills:
Improves learners' ability to communicate effectively in various situations in daily life.
It emphasizes the ability to clearly convey one's purpose in real conversational situations and to understand the listener's intentions.
② Acquiring natural expressions:
Through everyday and impromptu expressions, learners use language more naturally and strengthen their ability to express themselves freely in familiar situations.
It helps learners learn the flexibility of language and practice the natural flow of language in everyday conversations.
③ Strengthening coping skills in ambiguous situations:
Learners improve their ability to convey and understand messages effectively even in ambiguous expressions or situations, dealing with linguistic ambiguity.
Learners learn how to effectively communicate using various communication tools and strategies.
④ Forming habits of using language according to the situation:
Learners are encouraged to learn and practice appropriate language use in various situations.
Going beyond grammatical constraints, it emphasizes the ability to form appropriate language habits for each situation and adjust language appropriately according to the context.
The detailed objectives of spoken and written language education are specialized for each language form and focus on cultivating learners' ability to communicate effectively in various situations.
3. Characteristics of spoken language considering the detailed objectives of speaking education:
1) Strengthening communication skills:
① Immediacy: Spoken language is uttered in real-time situations; it is understood and disappears at the moment of speaking. Learners improve their ability to clearly convey their intentions and quickly grasp the listener's intentions.
Acquiring natural expressions:
② Informality: Due to its everyday and impromptu nature, it uses lively and natural language rather than planned logic. Learners learn the naturalness and diversity of language through everyday expressions and strengthen their ability to express themselves freely in impromptu situations.
Strengthening coping skills in ambiguous situations:
③ Ambiguity: Spoken language can be relatively fluid and ambiguous in interpretation between the listener and the speaker. Learners improve their ability to effectively convey and understand messages even in ambiguous expressions or situations.
Forming habits of using language according to the situation:
④ Informality: Expressions change flexibly depending on the conversational situation, and are not strict about vocabulary or grammar rules. Learners learn how to use language in various situations and develop their language habits, cultivating the ability to use language appropriately according to the situation.
By emphasizing the characteristics of spoken language according to the detailed objectives of speaking education, learners can improve their ability to use and understand language effectively in realistic and diverse communication situations.
Ⅲ Conclusion
I am training in written language to improve my spoken language skills. Many suggest that for more systematic speech, regular practice in written language, which emphasizes logic and systematicity, is recommended. I have neglected practicing written language since childhood, such as keeping a diary. Therefore, writing is more difficult for me. I lacked the ability to organize my thoughts beforehand and express them, making it difficult to come up with and express suitable topics during conversations.
Therefore, to overcome this weakness, I began to practice writing little by little and practice speaking after planning beforehand in front of people. As a result, I feel that my writing has improved considerably, and my speaking skills are also gradually improving.