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Study Speaking: A Course in Spoken English for Academic Purposes

Study Speaking: A Course in Spoken English for Academic Purposes

by Kenneth Anderson (Author), Tony Lynch (Author)

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    Paperback 1992

    $3.97
Synopsis

Study Speaking is designed for learners who need to attend academic or professional seminars. It focuses on the analysis and evaluation of spoken performance. Each unit is divided into three phases: - Information tasks: the first phase involves the transactional exchange of information. The emphasis is on clarity and problem solving - Scenarios: the second phase focuses on flexibility and developing negotiating skills - Seminar Skills: the third and final phase focuses on effectiveness in both presentation and participation skills. The book contains a teacher's guide. The cassette contains listening material for the information tasks and sample performances.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 112
 Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 01 Jan 1992
ISBN 10: 0521395518
ISBN 13: 9780521395519

Media Reviews
'The language, vocabulary and style are clear, concise and appropriate, and would provide students with excellent models to follow ... This has much to recommend it to prospective learners: it attempts to challenge it's users linguistically, intellectually and socially.' Spoken English, 1993
'Study Speaking is a very valuable resource, providing students with the wherewithal to develop the speaking skills they will need in the pursuit of their academic goals.' TESOL in Context, Vol No 1, 1993
... a valuable resource in task-based instructional materials for teaching spoken English to students at the tertiary level of above, in English for Academic Purposes ... the course aims at sharpening strategic competence in face to face interaction ... of much practical value in classroom interaction.' Focus on English, 1993
'... as a teacher of English in large classes, Study Speaking is a boon. The notes are clear and succinct and serve as a useful guide to the teacher ... Study Speaking does an excellent job of filling what was a major gap in EAP materials. It is extremely practical and easy to use and I strongly recommend it.' '... provocative, stimulating and instantly engaging tasks should be compulsory reading for teachers who are concerned with properly equipping their students with the spoken language skills needed to function successfully in an academic millieu.' Modern English Teacher, Vol 2 No 4, 1993