The following series of lectures draws on linguistics, or the scientific study of language, to show the many ways in which language has a profound effect upon human relationships. These lectures address the various aspects and implications of what Professor Tannen calls “conversational style.” It also looks at the dynamics of specific situations such as the workplace and classroom where the role of conversational style is of particular importance. reuploaded Thanks to SLar!
Sure you have sometimes run out of ideas to start a conversation in your classroom. This book provides 2000 topics to talk about, divided into several subjects like Health, Jobs, Cultural Misunderstandings or travel. "You are driving your friend somewhere. When you ask her to put her seat belt she refuses". A nice place for showing pre-selected situations for your students to ask or give their opinion. It is also a good source for oral examiners. Over Two Thousand Conversation Topics!
Instead of abstract theory and examples, this book features practice, practice, practice. This is the fourth level in a 4-book series that stresses grammar in action, with numerous exercises presented in real-life situations and settings. Intermediate grammar learners. REDUCED VERSION by Pumukl
Effective meetings is a practical video-based course designed for professional people who need to attend meetings in English. It takes learners systematically through the core communication and language skills needed to participate effectively in meetings and helps them to develop these skills in meaningful and realistic ways.The video illustrates both bad and good extracts from meetings for analysis and discussion. In each unit it demonstrates what can go wrong in different situations and why.
The Vocal Skills Pocketbook explains how to devleop a confident, authoritative and vital voice in a range of speaking situations. It will enable individuals to analyse their speaking voices and establish what aspects they wish to improve. The advice and information are relevant not just to public speaking events but also to numerous other situations such as interviews, meetings and speaking on the telephone.