Verbal Communication Type of Verbal Communication Examples Oral or Spoken Communication: Communication which involves talking Face-to-face conversation: When you can see the listener. For example, group discussion, talking to family member at home, conversation with public through speeches, etc. Talking on a phone: This is for personal and official communication. Phone conversations should begin with a greeting (Hello), talking and listening to each other. The conversation can end with a ‘Thank you’ and ‘Bye’. Classroom teaching, business discussion and public speeches are other examples of oral communication, where one person talks to many others at once. Written Communication: Communication which involves written or typed words. Writing letters, notes, email, etc. SMS (Short Message Service): These can be sent through a phone to a person or a group. Using email to share news, thoughts, documents and files (including photos, videos, music, etc.). Can be used to send messages to a person or to a group. Books and newspapers.