Despite the arguments that surround how many types of communication skills. All communication skills can be grouped into three main types which are verbal, nonverbal, and visual communications. Verbal communication may seem like the most obvious of the three types of communication. It uses spoken words, either remotely or face-to-face. Communicating verbally is an essential part of most interactions, but there are other nonverbal signs that can help you provide additional context to the words you speak. When you pair verbal and nonverbal communication it makes the message more distinctive. Nonverbal communication provides more insight into a speaker’s words. You can portray sarcasm, genuineness, complacency, and deception with nonverbal communication. These emotions are usually communicated through your facial expressions, posture, hand gestures, and even appearance, all of which can pass on information about the speaker. The third type of communication is the visual type of communication which includes signs, maps, or drawings as well as colors or graphic design. This type of communication is typically used to reinforce verbal communication. With the help of visual aids, you can more easily remember important topics and show the audience the message you're trying to pass across.