TY - BOOK AU - Tillitt,Bruce AU - Bruder,Mary Newton TI - Speaking naturally: communication skills in American English SN - 0521271304 (pbk.) U1 - 428.34 PY - 1985/// CY - Cambridge [Cambridgeshire], New York PB - Cambridge University Press KW - English language KW - Textbooks for foreign speakers KW - Spoken English KW - United States KW - Problems, exercises, etc KW - Communication KW - Speech acts (Linguistics) N1 - TOC; 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; English; English N2 - 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 UR - http://www.worldcat.org/title/speaking-naturally-communication-skills-in-american-english/oclc/10606067&referer=brief_results UR - http://lib.ewubd.edu/ebook/3185 ER -