英语会话与演讲教程

INTRODUCTION

UNIT 1 The Basic Speech

The psychology of public speaking

Starting out

The basic parts of a speech

UNIT 2 The Audience

READing your audience

Keeping audience attention

Latitudes of acceptance

Signposting

UNIT 3 Drafting and Writing Your Speech

Preparing your speech ?the drafting process

Effective language

The grammar and vocabulary of speeches and presentations

Transferring your speech to "cue" cards

UNIT 4 Delivering a Speech

You can do it!

Body language and appropriate gestures

How you say it ?basic techniques

UNIT 5 Presentations

The informative presentation ?academic presentations

The persuasive presentation ?business presentations

The persuasive presentation ?sales presentations

UNIT 6 Professional Discussions ?Meetings

The business meeting format

Making sure you understand what you hear

Letting others speak

Personal communication strategies

UNIT 7 English Conversation

Introduction

Essentials of good conversation

Making "small talk"

"Big talk" ?discussions about larger topics

UNIT 8 Interviews

Introduction

Communicating effectively

Making an impression

Factors to consider in evaluating a job offer

Appendix Transcripts of model speeches and model answers to activities

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