Communicating Effectively in English Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers

by Porter, Patricia; Grant, Margaret

• ISBN13: 9780534172688
• ISBN10: 0534172687
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-01-24
• Publisher: Heinle ELT

Summary

The 2/E of Communicating Effectively in English presents a highly interactive, experiential format for developing stronger speaking and listening skills in a variety of contexts - interpersonal, small group, and large group. Many activities, examples, and assignments helps students sharpen their interview, discussion, and public speaking skills. As they progress from simpler informative speeches to more complex persuasive speeches, students learn to 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.

Table of Contents

1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUDIENCE AND BEING UNDERSTOOD

Introduction

How Do You Feel About Communicating

Learning About Your Audience

Assignment: Gathering and Reporting Information About Your Classmates

Preparing Your Report

Delivering Your Report

Listening to and Evaluating the Reports

2. GETTING INFORMATION: INTERVIEWS AND CONFERENCES

Sample Interview

Communicating

Interviewing and Participating in a Conference

Assignment: Interview a Classmate and Reporting on Your Interview

Assignment: Consulting an Instructor or Supervisor and Reporting on Your Conference

Reporting on Your Interview and Your Conference

3. PROVIDING INFORMATION: INSTRUCTIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

Sample Speech

Demonstrating Processes or Providing Instructions

Assignment: Giving an Instructive or Demonstration Speech

Finding a Topic

Organizing the Body of Your Speech

Preparing Your Conclusion

Preparing Your Introduction

Using Visual Aids

Presenting Your Speech

Listening and Evaluating

4. PROVIDING INFORMATION: GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Sample Group Discussion

Participating in Small Group Discussions and Giving Presentations

Assignment: Giving a Group Presentation

Finding Your Topic

Keeping Your Discussion on Track

Exploring Your Topic

Organizing Your Presentation

Planning the Closing, Opening, and Transitions Between Speakers

Preparing to Respond to Questions

Preparing Your Notes and Visual Aids

Practicing and Evaluating the Presentations

. PERSUADING OTHERS: SOLVING A PROBLEM

Introductory Dialog

Solving a Problem

Assignment: Giving a Problem/Solution Speech

Choosing Appropriate Problems

Gathering Information for Your Presentation

Organizing the Body of Your Speech

Preparing Your Conclusion

Preparing Your Introduction

Delivering and Evaluating Problem/Solution Speeches

6. PERSUADING OTHERS: TAKING A POSITION

Resource Article

Speaking to Persuade

Assignment: Giving a Persuasive Speech

Expressing Opinions

Preparing Your Speech

Presenting Your Speech

Listening and Evaluating

Participating in Panel Discussions

Listening and Evaluating

PRONUNCIATION