Towards a better communication in modern times : speech and public speaking / Theresa F. Ballesteros

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Speech improvement -- The speech sounds in English -- The consonants -- Stress -- Intonation -- Phrasing -- Dramatic interpretation and play production -- Choral verse speaking -- The interview -- Public speaking -- Group discussion.

This book is divided into two sections: the first is focused particularly on the development of the basic skills in speech communication such as the nature and importance of communication, proper vowel and consonant sounds, phrasing, stress and intonations patterns; the second part deals with oral communication such as the interview, group discussions, developing and delivering a speech and leadership training. It is the goal of this workbook to help students gain a better understanding and experience of how sounds are produced in the English language.