Speech And Language Therapy

noun a language program that uses a combination of speech, signs, and symbols to help people communicate

• The Makaton language program uses signs and symbols to help people communicate.
• My cousin uses Makaton to communicate with her non-verbal son.
• I'm learning Makaton so I can talk to my friend who is deaf.
• Learning Makaton is like unlocking a whole new world of communication possibilities.

noun BICS

• BICS stands for Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills, which are the language skills needed for everyday social interactions.
• Learning BICS is important for being able to communicate effectively with others in casual settings.
• If you want to make friends easily, make sure your BICS are on point.
• Just like a building needs a strong foundation, language learners need to develop their BICS before moving on to more complex language skills.