This report discusses the importance of developing academic skills, particularly verbal communication skills, for success in higher education studies. It highlights the benefits of using such skills, including advocating oneself, bonding on an emotional level, increasing understanding of messages, and enhancing teamwork. The report also provides suggestions for developing and using these skills, such as being an active listener, collecting feedback, and being concise and clear. The subject is academic skills, and the course code, course name, and college/university are not mentioned.