Contemporary Communicative English for Technical Communication (for WBUT)

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Contemporary Communicative English for Technical Communication
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Contents
Preface
Introduction: Developing Language Skills
	Introduction
	Listening Skill
	Speaking Skill
	Reading Skill
	Writing Skill
	Communication Skill
Section A Developing Listening Comprehension Skills
	Everyday Communication
		Introduction
		Telephoning
		Meeting
		Information About a Job Interview
		Presentations
		Travelling
		Socialising
	Listening Skills
		The Importance of Listening Skill
		Barriers to Listening
		Strategies to Develop Listening Skills
		Good Listening Skills
Section B Developing Speaking Competence
	Competence in Speaking
		The Importance of Effective Speaking
		Elements for Effective Speaking
		Pronunciation
		Word Stress
		Rhythm and Intonation
		Strategies for Developing Speaking Skills
	Building Vocabulary
		Word Formation
		Word Meanings and Vocabulary
Section C Reading And Writing Skills
	Reading for Comprehension
		Introduction
		Barriers to Effective Reading
		Strategies for Effective Reading
		Comprehension Tools
		Reading Comprehension
		Comprehension Passages for Practice
	Writing Correct English
		Introduction
		Syntax and Components of a Sentence
		Kinds of Sentences
		Types of Sentences
		Active and Passive Voice
		Direct and Indirect Speech
Section D Technical Communication
	Integrating Communication Techniques and Soft Skills
		Communication and Soft Skills
		Group Discussions
		Interview
		Presentations
		Common Presentation Tools
	Organizational Communication
		Forms of Written Communication
		Résumé and Cover Letter
		E-mails
		Business Letters
		Reports
		Memorandums and Notices
		Letters to the Editor
		Agenda and Minutes
University Question Papers
Solutions to WBUT Questions Papers
Model Question Papers