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Spoken communication is more powerful than written communication. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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Human beings interact in different ways. It is argued that face-to-face interaction is more useful than written interaction. I strongly agree that communication in person is better than to communicate by writing a
letter
 or an
email
. Talking to
people
 personally is more beneficial than sending a text message or an
email
. When
people
 communicate with each other in person they use body language and tone of voice, which help them to interact easily without boundaries.
As a result
,
People
 can see if others are being honest with them through their eyes and body postures.
Besides
, talking to
people
 can strengthen social bonds, human beings are likely to feel the energy from others
while
 talking in person.
For example
,
people
 who speak on the TED platform have more emotional support from the audience than other speakers on YouTube, they can feel whether
people
 believe them or not instantly
while
 they speak.
Furthermore
, Talking to
people
 face-to-face helps avoid any misunderstanding that could occur if sending an
email
 or
letter
 to friends or colleagues.
Although
 sending a
letter
 or an
email
 can explain your ideas faster, sometimes using the wrong phrases might send the incorrect message to your counterpart.
In contrast
, spoken communication helps send the right tone and provide all necessary details
while
 talking.
For instance
, my friend sent a
letter
 to his ex-wife to arrange how they could see their children, but
due to
 the lack of correct words, they are now facing problems with each other. In conclusion, I strongly believe that talking to
people
 and using body language and tone of voice helps to build interpersonal relationships, and
also
 send the right message to others without being misunderstood.
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task achievement
Consider expanding the discussion on the potential advantages of written communication. This will provide a more balanced view and strengthen the argument.
task achievement
Elaborate a bit more on the example about TED speakers versus YouTube speakers to clarify why the in-person interaction is significantly better.
coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph transitions smoothly to the next. Although the current transitions are logical, adding linking phrases could enhance the overall flow.
coherence cohesion
Strong introduction and conclusion, which clearly present the main argument.
task achievement
Main points are clearly supported with relevant examples, making the essay persuasive.
task achievement
Effective use of body language and tone of voice examples to illustrate the power of spoken communication.
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