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Speaking naturally : communication skills in American English / Bruce Tillitt and Mary Newton Bruder.

By: Tillitt, BruceContributor(s): Bruder, Mary Newton, 1939-Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c1985. Description: xi, 115 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN: 0521271304 (pbk.); 9780521271301; 0521250072 (sound cassette); 9780521250078Subject(s): English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers | English language -- Spoken English -- United States -- Problems, exercises, etc | Communication -- Problems, exercises, etc | Speech acts (Linguistics)DDC classification: 428.34 Online resources: WorldCat details | Ebook Fulltext
Contents:
Table of contents Openings and closings Introductions and address systems Invitations Thanking people and replying to thanks Apologizing Expressing anger and resolving conflict Giving compliments and replying to compliments Getting people's attention and interrupting Agreeing and disagreeing Controlling the conversation Getting information
Summary: The Student's Book focuses on a language function—such as requesting information, thanking, complimenting, and inviting—while readings explain the cultural "rules" students need to know to communicate naturally and effectively. Structured exercises, as well as freer role plays, often involve pairs or small groups and encourage interaction in the classroom.
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Table of contents Openings and closings
Introductions and address systems
Invitations
Thanking people and replying to thanks
Apologizing
Expressing anger and resolving conflict
Giving compliments and replying to compliments
Getting people's attention and interrupting
Agreeing and disagreeing
Controlling the conversation
Getting information

The Student's Book focuses on a language function—such as requesting information, thanking, complimenting, and inviting—while readings explain the cultural "rules" students need to know to communicate naturally and effectively. Structured exercises, as well as freer role plays, often involve pairs or small groups and encourage interaction in the classroom.

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