The types of barriers are : 

(i) Semantic Barriers: It is the branch of linguistics dealing with meaning of words and sentences. The following are the semantic barriers: 

(a) Badly expressed messages 

(b) Symbols with different meanings 

(c) Faulty Translations 

(ii) Psychological Barriers : Emotional or psychological factors acts as barriers to communicators. The following are the psychological barriers: 

(a) Premature evaluation 

(b) LAck of attention 

(c) Distrust 

(iii) Organisational Barriers: The factors related to organization structure, authority, relationships, rules and regulations may, sometimes, act as barriers to effective communication. Some of the organisational barriers are: 

(a) Organisational policy 

(b) Rules and Regulations 

(c) Status

(iv) Personal Barriers: The personal factors of both sender and receiver may exert influence on effective communication. Some of the personal barriers are: 

(a) Fear of challenge to authority 

(b) Lack of confidence of superior on his subordinate 

(c) Unwillingness to communicate.