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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 m basic techniques

UNIT 5 Presentations

 The informative presentation -- academic presentations

 The persuasive presentation -- business presentations

 The persuasive presentation -- sales presentations

UNIT 6 Professional Discussions m 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