Includes bibliographical references.

Chapter I. Introduction -- Chapter II. Communication and you -- Chapter III. The communication process -- Chapter IV. Listening in communication -- Chapter V. Mechanics of speech -- Chapter VI. An effective speaking voice -- Chapter VII. The sound of english -- Chapter VIII. The rhythm of english -- Chapter IX. The intonation of english -- Chapter X. The variants that affect speech -- Chapter XI. Drills and exercises on the english vowels -- Chapter XII. Drills and exercises on the english consonants -- Chapter XIII. Speaking situations.

This book was prepared to meet the needs of Filipino college students who have gone through a study of the basic requirements of English for at least eleven years. It is designed to make them improve their oral communication skills via an understanding and internalization if the importance, characteristics, essentials, aspects and mechanics of speech, language and communication.