A Course in Listening and Speaking 1 - Book+ CD

A Course in Listening and Speaking I aims to develop students' ability to use English accurately and appropriately in academic, professional and social contexts. This course mainly focuses on the development of listening and speaking skills.

SKU8175963344
A Course in Listening and Speaking 1 - Book+ CD

Overview

A Course in Listening and Speaking 1 - Book+ CD


By V. Sasikumar, P. Kiranmai Dutt & Geetha Rajeevan

Recognizing the new role of English as a language of opportunities and possibilities, universities and other academic bodies are launching new courses aimed to equip students with the requisite knowledeg and skills. A Course in Listening and Speaking I aims to develop students' ability to use English accurately and appropriately in academic, professional and social contexts. This course mainly focuses on the development of listening and speaking skills.

Key features
- Introduces students to the system of sounds in English, word and sentence stress and intonation
- Develops accuracy, appropriacy and fluency in communication
- Prepares students for face-to-face and telephone communication in academic, social and business contexts
- Engages students in meaningful communication through interactive tasks
- Offers excellent models of use of English through a variety of listening exercises on the CD-ROM
- Provides tips to eliminate influence of their mother tongue

Contents

Introduction To the teacher Part I Pronunciation and Neutralization of Accent Phonemic Symbols Write as you speak! Go to the zoo Pronunciation A Dip in Deep Sea Buzzing Bees and Hissing Snakes Important or Impotent? Many Mad Men Pleasure Ships on the Sea Dead Yesterdays, Unborn Tomorrows Come Here! A Fine Vine A Political Controversy Be Careful! A Cot Caught in a Cart Thanks, Brother! The House That Jack Built
Look for Good Food
Jane's Chain
An Apple a Day
Bad Luck, Early Worm
A Smiling King
I've Been to London
Again and Again
Betty's Bitter Butter
Adam, Adem
A China Clay Toy
Have Your Way!
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Holy Cow
Right Road, Light Load
Rebels Rebel
Here, There, Everywhere
Part II Communication Skills
Understanding Communication
Greeting and Introducing
Making Requests
Asking For and Giving Permission
Offering Help
Giving Instructions and Directions
Part III Telephone Skills
Understanding Telephone Communication
Handling Calls
Leaving a Message
Making Requests
Asking For and Giving Information
Giving Instructions
Appendix I: Listening Texts
Appendix II: Role Cards
Appendix III: A Sample Test

Author: V. Sasikumar, P. Kiranmai Dutt & Geetha Rajeevan

ISBN: 8175963344

Size: 24.2cm X 18.2cm

Pages: 162

Price: Rs.150/-

Features

Packing Weight
0.5 kg
Author
V. Sasikumar, P. Kiranmai Dutt & Geetha Rajeevan
Publisher
GBD
Page count
162
Rs.135
Rs.150
8175963344

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