Human CommunicationOnline version Matching by Lanh Nguyen 1 ways to improve language skills 2 Ogden and Richards triangle of meaning 3 methods for improving self concept avoid intentional confusion use descriptiveness be concrete differ between observations and inferences language is arbitrary reference: description or what you see symbol: means word referent: img of what you think it is become aware of yourself make committment to increase self concept establish positive attitude about yourself be worthy of being liked and respected realize that you have potential worthy of respect be honest with yourself