What Interpersonal Communication Is

Interpersonal communication is the process of creating meaning through interaction with other people. It includes what we say, how we say it, what we do with our body and voice, and how we interpret the other person in return.

This lesson introduces the core idea of interpersonal communication as a two-way, goal-oriented, context-based process. It also shows why communication is not just about sending messages, but about building understanding, managing relationships, and responding to feedback in real time.

By the end of this lesson, learners should be able to identify the basic elements of interpersonal communication, distinguish it from one-way communication, and recognize the roles of context, perception, and feedback in everyday interactions.