Speaking naturally : communication skills in American English /
Tillitt, Bruce.
Speaking naturally : communication skills in American English / Bruce Tillitt and Mary Newton Bruder. - Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c1985. - xi, 115 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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 Table of contents
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.
0521271304 (pbk.) 9780521271301 0521250072 (sound cassette) 9780521250078
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Spoken English--United States--Problems, exercises, etc.
Communication--Problems, exercises, etc.
Speech acts (Linguistics)
428.34 / TIS 1985
Speaking naturally : communication skills in American English / Bruce Tillitt and Mary Newton Bruder. - Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, c1985. - xi, 115 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
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 Table of contents
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.
0521271304 (pbk.) 9780521271301 0521250072 (sound cassette) 9780521250078
English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.
English language--Spoken English--United States--Problems, exercises, etc.
Communication--Problems, exercises, etc.
Speech acts (Linguistics)
428.34 / TIS 1985