Speech Communication Made Simple, Second Edition - Softcover

Dale, Paulette; Wolf, James C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130207977 ISBN 13: 9780130207975

Publisher: Pearson ESL, 2000

Synopsis

Speech Communication Made Simple is the second edition of this best-selling title for ESL students. It is designed to give students all the skills, practice, and confidence they need to write a speech and then give a great delivery. Speech Communication Made Simple is a 'must-have' for all ESL students who need effective communication, organizational and presentation skills. This new edition covers everything students need to know at a level they can understand. Students learn about communication styles, body language, and gestures. They learn how to write a speech, outline and organize their thoughts. Speech Communication Made Simple also includes sample speeches and classroom activities. Advanced ESL students in Speech Communication courses and/or ESL students who need to give speeches in their line of studies or chosen career.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Paulette Dale and James Wolf have been professors of speech communication/ESL at Miami Dade Community College for over 50 collective years. A Fulbright Scholar in International Education, Dr. Dale has co-authored 6 other books on pronunciation and speech communication. Founder of the Cognitive Intelligence Association, Mr. Wolf is coordinator of the college's speech lab and a speech communication consultant

From the Back Cover

Here¿s a step-by-step introduction to verbal communication, designed to increase a student¿s skill and self-confidence when giving a presentation.
This new edition:

• Outlines the speech-writing process from brainstorming through actual delivery.
• Covers various types of presentations, from impromptu and informative to persuasive.
• Provides suggestions for effective listening.
• Includes new chapters on body language and gestures; participation in group discussions; communication styles; and cross-cultural communication.
• Provides additional classroom activities, homework assignments, and review tests.
• Offers tips for outlining and organizing ideas.
• Includes a wealth of examples, sample speeches, and activities.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson ESL
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130207977
• ISBN 13: 9780130207975
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 196