Functions of
Communication
Oral Communication 11
Lesson Objectives
At the end of the discussion, students are expected to be
able to:
1. Discuss the different functions of communication
2. Share personal experiences depicting the different
functions of communication
3. Elaborate the importance of the functions of
communication in an effective communication.
Oral Communication 11
Five Functions of Communication
01 Control / Regulation 04 Information
02 Social Interaction 05 Emotional Expression
03 Motivation
Control or Regulation
• Communication functions to
control behavior. It can be
used to regulate the nature
and number of activities
people engage in.
For example:
1. A small organization such as
a family has its own rules
which every member has to
follow.
For example:
2. The school implements rules which
students and other members of the school
community are obliged to follow.
Example Statements
• “Take your medicine before you go to bed.”
• “Finish your work before you go.”
• “Do not be late for our meeting.”
• “Be home before 7:00 p.m”
Social Interaction
• Communication allows
people to interact with
others to develop bonds or
intimacy.
• It also allows individuals to
express desires,
encouragement, needs,
and decision or to give and
get information.
For example:
1. In school, it is inevitable for
students not to talk with their
classmates and teachers.
Motivation
• Communication persuades
or encourages another
person to change his/her
opinion, attitude, and
behavior.
For example:
1. A failing student may continue
pursuing his/her chosen career
path after hearing words of
encouragement from the
school’s guidance counselor.
Example Statements
• “You’re on the right track. Keep up the
good work.”
• “My dream is to finish my Senior High
School despite this pandemic.”
Information
• Communication functions to
convey information.
• It can be used in giving and
getting information.
Example Statements
• “Pateros Catholic School was founded in
1951.”
• “You can find the principal’s office right
next to this door.”
Emotional Expression
• Communication facilitates
people’s expression of their
feelings such as love, fear,
anger, joy, hope, or any other
emotion.
Example Statements
• “I’m so happy to have you in my life.”
• “I like you so much.”
