Dale, Paulette  <br/><br/>
Speech Communication Made Simple 2 /  
Paulette Dale.  
 - 4th ed.  
 - White Plains, NY :  Pearson Education,  2013. 
 - 243 p. :  ill. ;  30 cm.  
 - Speech Communication Made Simple.  .
<br/><br/>"Speech Communication Made Simple 2 is a practical course that motivates advanced students to speak confidently and effectively. Students learn how to present speeches in a variety of genres, effectively use voice and props, and lead or participate in discussions. With its lighthearted and engaging approach, the text helps students acquire speech communication and listening skills that they can apply immediately and throughout their lives. The CD in the back of the book provides MP3 Audio for sample speeches and all pronunciation activities. The Teacher's Manual, with teaching suggestions, answer keys, and quizzes, can be found at www.pearsonelt.com/speechcomm."(Book cover). <br/> CONTENTS CHAPTER 1: DEVELOPING SELF-CONFIDENCE I. How to Control Presentation Anxiety II. Presentation Preview III. Pronunciation Practice: Final Consonants IV. Playing with Sayings: Saying with Final Consonant V. Presentation Project: A speech about yourself  Method A: Picture Story  Method B: The "Old Bag" speech CHAPTER 2: DELIVERING YOUR MESSAGE I. Using Body Language II. Using Your Voice Effectively III. Different Modes of Speech Delivery IV. Effective Use of Notes V. Presentation Preview VI. Pronunciation Practice: -ed Endings VII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with -ed Endings VIII. Presentation Project: An Exceptional Experience CHAPTER 3: PUTTING YOUR SPEECH TOGETHER I. Preparing the Speech II. Purpose of Outlines III. Outlining Supporting Points IV. Presentation Preview V. Pronunciation Practice: Contractions VI. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Contractions VII. Presentation Project: A Point of View CHAPTER 4: POWERFUL PRESENTATION AIDS I. Guidelines for Using Presentation Aids II. Types of Presentation Aids III. Presentation Preview IV. Pronunciation Practice: -s as [s], [z], and [ z] V. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with -s Endings VI. Presentation Project: A Speech with Presentation Aids CHAPTER 5: SPEAKING TO INFORM I. Preparing for the Informative Speech  Analyzing Your Audience<br/>  Choosing Your Topic<br/>  Narrowing Your Topic<br/>  Gathering Information<br/>  Preparing Presentation Aids<br/>  Organizing Your Speech II. Presentation Preview III. Pronunciation Practice: Phrasing and Pausing IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Pauses V. Presentation Project: A speech to Inform CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION I. Perceptions and Interpersonal Communication II. Avoiding Miscommunications III. Interpersonal Communication Styles IV. Interpersonal Communication during a Job Interview V. Presentation Preview VI. Pronunciation Practice: Intonation in Sentences with Two or More Word Clusters VII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Two-Word Clusters VIII. Presentation Project: Job-Interview Role Play CHAPTER 7: LISTEN TO LEARN I. Listening Self-Evaluation II. Bad Listening Habits and Their Cures III. Listening Skills CHAPTER 8: PROBLEM-SOLVING GROUP DISCUSSIONS I. Brainstorming II. Identifying Topics for a Problem-Solving Discussion III. Path to Successful Problem-Solving for Group Discussions IV. Path to Being an Effective Group Leader V. Path to Being a Responsible Group Member VI. Presentation Preview VII. Pronunciation Practice: Stress within Words VIII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Multisyllabic Words IX. Presentation Project: Problem-Solving Group Discussion CHAPTER 9: SPEAKING TO PERSUADE I. Preparing for the Persuasive Speech  Choosing Your Topic<br/>  Determining Your Specific Purpose<br/>  Analyzing Your Audience<br/>  Gathering Information<br/>  Preparing Presentation Aids<br/>  Organizing Your Speech II. Presentation Preview III. Pronunciation Practice: Stress within the Sentence IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Contrastive Stress V. Presentation Project: A Speech to Persuade CHAPTER 10: DARE TO DEBATE I. Propositions II. Organization of a Debate III. Constructive Speeches IV. Cross-Examination V. Rebuttal Speeches VI. Taking Notes during a Debate VII. Presentation Preview VIII. Pronunciation Practice: [l] and [r] IX. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [l] and [r] X. Presentation Project: Debate a Proposition Appendix [Evaluation Forms] 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780132861694 (Student Book) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers.--Public speaking<br/>Public speaking--Problems and exercises.<br/>Public speaking--Audio aid.<br/>English language --Communication.