Based on Methods: Oral and Written Communication

 Based On Method.

On the basis of methods, communication is classified as:

1.Oral Communication - 

Oral Communication is a face to face Communication.It may be in the form of direct talk and Communication between the speaker and the listener when they are both physically present at the same place. Radio broadcasts, public speech, telephonic conversations communication e.g., this is quite common at airports while providing attending meetings, negotiating and making presentations also come under information to passengers about flight departure and arrivals. It saves time and provide immediate feedback. It also helps in making communication effective as questions can be asked and answered and doubts, fears and apprehensions can be asked and removed. As a request it provides better understanding of ideas and interventions.

An oral communication generally takes place when the audience is largely

 illiterate and there are problems of language difficulty. Such communication is direct between the supervisor and the worker, and is often known as face-to-faces (or one-to-one)

communication.

Types of Oral Communication :

• Face to Face Talk.
• Telephonic Talk.
• Lectures.
• Social Gathering.
• Conferences.
• Interview.
• Dictation.
• Instructions.
• Voice Mail.
• Whistle and bells.
• Joint Consultation.
• Audio-Visual Aids,Slides Movies Etc.
• Announcement And Public Address System.

2. Written Communication -  

Written communication is one of the formal system of communication. It is one of the best and reliable way of communication. This method is best suitable in the situations when there is need to send the informations to the persons who are distantly placed and where records are required to be kept in written form.

Types Of Written Communication :

• Reports
• Magazines
• Circulars
• Manuals
• Newspapers
• Agreements
• Pictures,Diagrams,Graphs
• Orders
• Rules and Regulations Books 
• Notice Boards.
• Instructions Manuals.