Communicating Effectively in English


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This book should be of interest to advanced level, non-native speakers of English taking college classes, intensive English programs, and English training courses for professionals.




English Language & Communication Skills


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English Language & Communication Skills has been designed to cover the current module content of English Language as a foundation course in the university. Never should there be a greater need to write and speak better than when students enter college. The book aims to help students improve on both written and spoken English.It offers instructions on the four language skills which are writing, reading, listening and speaking. In addition, some basic aspects of grammar, sentence construction and vocabulary are dealt with. The book is divided into four parts with a section on spellings and some practice exercises with answers. Its simple and friendly style will help students develop confidence in writing, reading and public speaking.




Functions of English


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Leading in English


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A Guide for English communication amongst international professionals Leading in English provides a valuable resource for more effective international business communication. Whether you're a non-native English speaker working in English every day, or a native speaker working with non-native speakers, this book levels the playing field with a host of insights and tips using real-time examples. Through shared experiences and an engaging narrative, you'll gain confidence as you build the skills you need to communicate more effectively in the workplace. Impart information, relate to coworkers, or just have a friendly chat—this book helps remove uncertainty and streamline interactions. Whether language is a small stumbling block or a large hurdle in your workplace, this book can help you overcome the issues and be happier, more confident, and more effective at your job. Communication is tremendously important in the workplace. When English presents a barrier, removing that obstacle must be priority number one. This book helps you do that, with expert insight, practical tips, and a bit of humor to help shift your perspective. Boost your confidence as a non-native English speaker Work more effectively with coworkers and clients Speak more confidently to an international audience Strengthen your communication skills in all areas In the course of a single work day, you have many one-to-one conversations, several group conversations, and maybe even a presentation or two–wouldn't it be nice to know that you've been heard, understood, and correctly interpreted? English is a tricky language, but there are ways around the issues that tend to trip up non-native speakers. Leading in English shows you how to clear the air and communicate more effectively at any level of English proficiency.




English for Business Communication


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This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction for students and professionals who are studying English for business or workplace communication and covers both spoken and written English. Based on up-to-date research in business communication and incorporating an international range of real-world authentic texts, this book deals with the realities of communication in business today. Key features of this book include: use of English in social media that reflects recent trends in business communication; coverage of the concept of communicative competence; analysis of email communication; introduction to informal English and English for socialisation as well as goodwill messages, such as thank you or appreciation messages, which are a part of everyday interaction in the workplace; examination of persuasive messages and ways to understand such messages; an e-resources website that includes authentic examples of different workplace genres and a reference section covering relevant research studies and weblinks for readers to better understand the topics covered in each chapter. This book goes beyond the traditional coverage of business English to provide a broad and practical textbook for those studying English in a workplace setting.




English and Communication Skills


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this book includes different aspects of verbal and non verbal communication for honing these skills in the students. The theoretical and practical treatment given to developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills has been presented in the most simple way, which the learners will be able to appreciate and assimilate with ease. The reading sections have been enriched by some of the greatest short stories, essays and poems from the vast ocean of english literature. They are importal pieces and continue to haunt generations.Such delicious and delectable gems cannot but spellbind us. The sheer joy of communicating with the great masters is ineffable. They both instruct and entertain. Above all, they will elevate mind and spirit. the other essential elements such as essentials for effective communication and grammar at have been explained with facility and felicity.




Creative English for Communication


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Creative English for Communication is a course-book designed for intermediate and undergraduate learners of English. The book provides an interesting new approach to learning English through a wide range of activities that are meaningful, natural, authent




English Communication (For AECC Course, Delhi University)


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As per the guidelines of Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for all Central Universities, including the University of Delhi, and written specifically for the Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (AECC) in English, the book introduces students to the theory, fundamentals and tools of communication to help them develop vital communication skills that would be integral to personal, social and professional interactions.With minimal textual emphasis and optimal use of practice exercises, an effort has been made to make learning a pleasure for the students. While some sections have been included from theoretical point of view, several passages have been introduced to expose the reader to more interesting materials.KEY FEATURES• Easy language• Equal emphasis on theory and practice• Interactive worksheets incorporated to improve communication skills• Equips students to tackle the problem areas in reading and comprehension




Speaking English as a Second Language


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This book focuses on understanding the process of problem construction in oral communication in foreign language contexts, examining how speakers of English as a second language approach issues in oral communication, as well as the strategies they employ to overcome these difficulties. Using theories of general communication, and in particular current approaches to L2 oral communication and strategies in interactional discourse, the authors construct a theoretical framework for defining, identifying and classifying learners’ problems and coping strategies when speaking English as a second or foreign language. The book offers a coherent process-oriented description of the complex and multidimensional nature and typology of oral interaction problems in EFL contexts, and it will be of interest to practitioners, teachers, researchers, students, and curriculum designers in Applied Linguistics and TESOL.




English Communication for Social and Human Services


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This book gives social and human services students and professionals the opportunity to begin developing cross-cultural communication skills in the English language. The need to be able to communicate in English is becoming more and more obvious. Social workers and other human services professionals will be working with immigrants from countries where English is the official language or at least a second language (Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, etc). The growing numbers of English- speaking immigrants are impacting the human services fields of medicine, mental health, social work, the education systems and the legal systems all over Europe. This book is based on the European Common Framework but goes beyond a typical English language text. It focuses on the various skill sets necessary for human services professionals, including important text analysis skills as well as analytical case skills. “Soft skills” such as interpersonal skills and expressing empathy are also presented for student reflection. Students learn the principles of cross-cultural communication through Cross-Cultural Text Analysis which helps them improve their English as they develop cross-cultural awareness, sensitivity and communication skills. Students experience different cultural-linguistic contexts where they can appreciate the dynamic relationship between culture and language applied to the field of human services. For many this book will be the first step in beginning a lifetime adventure of becoming cross-cultural.