This booklet includes worksheets covering key concepts; sample outlines; lists of speech topics; Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech with detailed commentary; handouts on what students need to know about job interviews, resumes, and letters of application; self-theraphy on speech-phobia; and articles on special topics such as speech anxiety, speaking in front of a camera, voice production, oral interpretation of literature, and public speaking tips for ESL students. For instructors to photocopy or students to purchase.
I trully enjoyed this book, even though I am not a fan of text books. It has helped me develop stronger speaking skills, and I am not very good at public speaking. It's not a how to book, its simply a guide which offers tips and ideas on how you should present various topics.
FINALLY, Someone who can teach public speaking!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
As a college instructor of oral communication for ten years, I complained bitterly about the poor selection of books for beginning students--until now. This is the single best book of its kind on the market, bar none. In all my years, I've never had students brag on a book like this one: easy to read, well-organized, thoughtful, practical, visually attractive, and substantive. My best compliment is that I can teach three times the material in half the time just by using this text--and people understand it! I can't brag enough on the author's work. This is phenomenal. ANYONE who wants to master the basics of public speaking should read this cover to cover. The principles and techniques Mr. Gregory describes are effective, powerful, and described in a simple way. BRAVO! I'll recommend this to everyone.
VERY GOOD!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I'm a student at a local college here in Jersey City. I found this book very easy to read but doesn't defeat the purpose to inform. I really wish I can have him as my teacher.THANKS HAMILTON!
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