Communicating Effectively in English presents a highly interactive, experiential format for developing stronger speaking and listening skills in a variety of contexts.
-- Small-group and large-group communication
-- Interview, discussion, and public speaking skills
-- Progression from informative to persuasive speeches
-- Emphasizes the process of developing a speech
-- Student-centered

This book has been designed to help non-native speakers of English gain proficiency in speaking and listening. It is intended for use in college classes, intensive English programs, and English training courses for the professional.

Contexts include interpersonal, small group, and large group. Many activities, examples, and assignments help students sharpen their interview, discussion, and public speaking skills. Users can learn how to consider the interests of the audience, how to choose appropriate topics, how to organize and support their ideas, and how to prepare effective introductions and conclusions. This book also includes more activities that develop delivery skills, such as appropriate volume, rate of speaking, and eye contact, as well as effective use of visual aids.

Users can refer to INSTRUCTOR’S MANUAL FOR COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN ENGLISH: ORAL COMMUNICATION FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS SECOND EDITION (ES00081).