Widely praised for its conversational tone and clear advice, Practically Speaking is the public speaking textbook your students will actually read. Filled with engaging stories and examples, sound scholarship and recent research, and useful tips and tricks, Practically Speaking shows students how to get started, practice thinking critically, and ultimately develop their own voice.
This guide offers advice on the foundations of effective communication, tips on understanding and maximizing nonverbal communication, ways to handle conflict and difficult conversations, pointers on being more influential and persuasive, and a primer for public speaking to small or large groups.
100% Speaking & Listening – Primary is a complete oral communication program that’s presented in a lively, fun format. This program will energize all of your students to:
JOIN IN sharing times and discussions SPEAK clearly and confidently in daily interactions LISTEN with understanding and empathy EXPRESS IDEAS in an organized and persuasive way DESCRIBE experiences using rich, varied vocabulary COMMUNICATE to share feelings and get along
Headway Academic Skills can be used independently or alongside a general English course book such as New Headway or New Headway Plus. The course focuses on developing the specific skills required for academic studies and exploring strategies for success in academic learning. It also offers guidance in key study areas and provides plenty of practice to encourage learner independence.
