A PRACTICAL COURSE IN EFFECTIVE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS

by J. K. GANGAL

Overview

For all those seeking efficient and practical ways to communicate effectively in English, A Practical Course In Effective English Speaking Skills by Gangal J K can be useful. Authored by a veteran who has over 50 years of experience in teaching the English language, the book follows a simple and practical approach to help its users speak English well.What makes A Practical Course In Effective English Speaking Skills distinct is its presentation of topics. A large number of exercises on correct sentence usage has also been added in this book. Focussing on the vocabulary aspect throughout the book, the author has introduced sufficient words that can be easily used by readers for their day-to-day conversations.For the convenience of the user, the book is divided into six major parts, each emphasising the various aspects of communication. Part one focusses on the phonetics and phonology, the pattern of stress, as well as intonation. After providing an introduction on the speaking styles, part 2 trains the user for effective public speaking. This section deals with the techniques to avoid stage fear, and the usage of various audio visual aids for communication.The third part is dedicated to enhance group discussion skills and formal telephone conversations. Also, there are sections on that take readers through self-evaluation techniques and measures, to check their daily progress. The book also has a section to introduce foreign words and their usage. The book also has a collection of popular speeches delivered by eminent personalities such as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Martin Luther King. Published in 2012 by Prentice Hall India, the book is available as paperback.Key Features:The book is a sequel to the author's widely accepted book A Practical Course in Spoken English.The comprehensive content and practical guideline makes this book popular amongst corporate trainers and language experts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120345843
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	05/16/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	994 KB

Table of Contents

Preface. Part I: The Knowledge Paradigm—The What and Why of Effective Speaking—1. Why Do You Need to Speak Effectively? 2. Effective Speaking–Meaning and Constituents. 3. Some Myths about Effective English Speaking. 4. English Phonetics and Phonology—The Sounds of English. 5. The Phonemes. 6. Stress and Intonation. Part II: The Skill Paradigm—A Public Speaking Skills—7. Using 4Rs for Effective Speaking. 8. How to Achieve Effective Public Speaking Skills. 9. Combating Stage Fear. 10. Using Audio-Visual Aids. 11. Handling Questions from Audience. 12. Non-Verbal Communication—The Body Language. Part III: The Skill Paradigm—B Communicating with People—13. Talking on the Phone. 14. Congratulating People. 15. Farewell Function for the Principal. 16. Offering Condolences. 17. Replying to Felicitations and Thanking. 18. Celebrating Teacher’s Day. 19. Celebrating Valentine’s Day. 20. Expressing Gratitude. 21. Expressing Admiration and Offering Compliments. 22. Expressing Disapproval and Displeasure. 23. Seeing People Off. 24. Participating in Group Discussions (GDs). 25. Responding to Criticism and Negative Remarks. 26. Participating in Interactive TV/Radio Debate. 27. Interacting with the Media. 28. Communicating with Your Boss. 29. Negotiating for a Lasting Gain. 30. Proposing a Vote of Thanks. Part IV: Further Strengthening Your Communication Skills—31. Phrasal Verbs Frequently Used for Effective Speaking. 32. Additional Expressions for Acquiring Effective English Speaking Skills. 33. Linking Words. 34. Using One Word for Group of Words. 35. Personal Interview. 36. Words Often Mispronounced. 37. Your Ready Reference Wordbook. 38. Frequently Used Foreign Words and Phrases. Part V: The Desire To Achieve Getting Motivated—39. Meaning and Techniques for Self-Motivation.40. Evaluating Daily Progress. 41. Drawing the Curtains. Part VI: Effective English Speaking Skills in Action—42. Some Memorable Speeches from World History. 43. Some Good Anecdotes. 44. Some Thought-Provoking Quotes and Epigrams.