Product Information
Incorporating a learning-through-doing approach, this student-centered text is designed to develop the oral communication skills needed in academic and professional settings. Task-based listening activities, conversations, small group discussions, and individual presentations are based on real-life situations including getting acquainted, interacting in class, maintaining a conversation, speaking to a group, and developing a presentation.Product Identifiers
PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100137012292
ISBN-139780137012299
eBay Product ID (ePID)39481
Product Key Features
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameSpeaking Solutions : Interaction, Presentation, Listening, and Pronunciation Skills
Publication Year1994
SubjectEnglish As a Second Language, Public Speaking
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study, Language Arts & Disciplines
AuthorCandace Matthews, Phillip Edmondson
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight12.5 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number1
LCCN93-045923
Dewey Edition20
Target AudienceCollege Audience
Dewey Decimal428.3/4
Lc Classification NumberPe1128.M3543 1994
Table of ContentUnit 1 Interacting in class Listening Practice Communication Skills Organizing Small Group Activities Brainstorming Using Appropriate Language Styles Participating in Class Pronunciation Practice Word Stress Learning Strategies Analyzing Needs Cross-Cultural Communication Considering Classroom Behavior Unit 2 Maintaining a Conversation Listening Practice Communication Skills Asking Questions Encouraging Communication Making Small Talk Pronunciation Practice The Past Tense ed Sound Learning Strategies Expanding vocabulary Cross-Cultural Communication Considering nonverbal Communication Unit 3 Speaking to a Group Listening Practice Communication Skills Building Confidence Improving your Delivery Including Specific Information Speaking from Notes Pronunciation Practice The Final s Sound Learning Strategies Focusing on Fluency Cross-Cultural Communication Explaining Proverbs Unit 4 Making a Group Decision Listening Practice Communication skills Considering Rights and Obligations Exchanging Opinions Considering Values Taking Turns Pronunciation Practice Sentence Stress Learning Strategies Assessing Your Progress Cross-Cultural Communication Considering Cultural Values Unit 5 Developing a Presentation Listening Practice Communication Skills Assessing the Speaking Situation Exploring Your Topic Organizing Your Ideas Developing an Effective Introduction Developing a Strong Conclusion Pronunciation Practice Rhythm and Reductions Learning Strategies Considering Successful Language Learners Cross-Cultural Communication Considering Classroom Behavior Unit 6 Taking a Stand Listening Practice Communication skills Leading a Group Discussion Examining Consequences Listening Actively Judging Ethical Behavior Supporting a Position Pronunciation Practice Linking within Thought Groups Learning Strategies Focusing on Grammar Cross-Cultural Communication Considering Academic Dishonesty Unit 7 Solving a Problem Listening Practice Communication Skills Analyzing a problem Gathering Information Evaluating Solutions Following Steps in Problem Solving Pronunciation Practice Intonation Patterns in Questions Learning Strategies Assessing your Progress Evaluating the Course Cross-Cultural Communication Considering Social Situations Appendix A Evaluation Forms Unit 1: Class Participation Evaluation Form Unit 2: Conversation Evaluation Form Unit 3: Presentation Evaluation I Form Unit 4: Group Discussion Evaluation I Form Unit 5: Presentation Evaluation II Form Unit 6: Individual Evaluation of Group Members Form Unit 7: Group Discussion Evaluation II Form Appendix B Subjects Appendix C Guidelines for Developing an Oral Presentation Appendix D Final Course Evaluation Form Answer Key