This is a short set of useful functional phrases for speaking which I collected during my studies.
It's mainly prepared for FCE & CAE exams, however, you may find them useful in other types of oral examinations and speaking activities.
Enjoy!
Do you get tongue-tied at the mere thought of speaking in public?
Would you rather swim with sharks or undergo a tax audit than face an
audience? Well, you’re not alone. According to the Book of Lists’ list
of humans’ greatest fears, the fear of death is our fourth greatest
fear, while fear of public speaking commands a solid first place.
Now
from Roger E. Axtell, one of America’s most accomplished public
speakers, here’s a book guaranteed to turn even the most stage-shy
mumbler into a great communicator.
Geared primarily, but not
exclusively, for business people, this amusing and informative guide
can show you how to possess the powers of public persuasion you’ve
always dreamed of having. Whether it’s making a pitch to the board of
directors, or prepping the sales force, stating your case to the town
council, or being interviewed on live TV, Do’s and Taboos of Public
Speaking can help you to be an intelligent, articulate, confident, and
likable presence in front of any audience you’ll ever face.
Surefire
techniques for controlling fear, preparing for and organizing a
business presentation or speech, using body language and humor, getting
the most out of audio and audio/visual equipment, speaking in front of
the camera, and much, much more
Helpful hints from successful
business speakers and such greats as Winston Churchill, Lee Iacocca,
Red Barber, Roger Ailes, and Charles Osgood
Special chapters on humor and roasts, speaking internationally, and even how to become a professional speaker
This workbook is designed to help non-native English speakers improve their knowledge and understanding of core legal terminology. Includes crosswords, puzzles and word games to test English vocabulary, and a combination of self-study exercises and practical speaking activities mean that this book is ideal for both home- and class-based study.
Integrating key concepts and ideas about public speaking into a clear, step-by-step, transformational method, Power Speaking teaches emerging speakers how to grow the necessary skills and unleash their inner power.
I highly recommend "Power Speaking: The Art of the Exceptional Public Speaker" to anyone who aspires to be authentically present in any situation, especially infront of an audience.
One of the issues of the series "Real American". "REAL American" - a series of training programs for the American conversational English. "REAL American" is aimed at developing speaking, improved understanding of the language listening and learning interpretation. In this issue "Real American / Frankly Speaking" presents topics related to many different aspects of life in the United States: family, friends, identity, nature, pets, sports, traditions, holidays and weekdays, music, hobbies, etc.
