After finishing work on the fundamentals of English grammar and syntax, the Hispanic student is often looking for ways to increase his or her general vocabulary. To that end, this book is designed either for studying by oneself or for participating in an academic program. To adapt the text to the widest levels of language skills, the words chosen for study range from the relatively simple to the more complex. Then, as a first step in outlining the meaning of the word, its Spanish equivalent appears in italics immediately after its initial listing and its sounds-of-speech pronunciation. The full analysis of the word ends with a space for the student's using that word in a sentence. That analysis, including a listing of typical synonyms and antonyms, is followed by an end-of-section series of comprehension checks. In short, the student sees the impact of context on the meaning of a word, has a familiar Spanish word as an added help to understanding the word, learns something of its origin, has an immediate opportunity to use it, and gets acquainted wit its common synonyms and antonyms. Finally, each of the twelve 'chapters' contains a short discussion of a common mistake to be avoided or a desirable quality of language (e.g., reliance on 'action words') to be developed.

Building a Better Vocabulary: By Studying Words in Context

Politics & Social Sciences

Nadeau, Ray

Social Sciences

University Press of America

Aristotle's timeless Rhetoric is the foundation of this modern college text on how to speak effectively in the workplace, in business, and in the public forum. This text is easy for beginning students to follow and offers a wealth of practical examples and suggestions. The authors discuss many aspects of public speaking: Aristotle's view that the objective of all speeches is to persuade, the early idea of adapting a mix of appeals to an audience, ethical appeal to an audience, paraverbal language as a meaning-modifier, and, as the modern day demands, there is a discussion of the need to respect cultural differences and to be aware of sexism. Contents: Part I. Basic Concepts and Approaches. Communication as Process; Rhetoric as Communication; Reasoning Logically; Using Language Resourcefully; Listening Responsibly; Part II. Acquiring Effective Speaking Skills. Choosing the Subject and Purpose; Analyzing the Audience; Planning the Message; Organizing the Message; Mastering the Message; Part III. Interacting with Audiences. Gaining Acceptance of Information; Seeking Agreement on Issues; Evoking Emotion and Motivating Change; Appendix A: Speaking in Small-Group Discussion; Appendix B: Select Day-By-Day Course Outlines; Bibliography.

Speaking Effectively in Public Settings

Gardner, Greg

Jablonski, Carol

Literature & Fiction

Paperbound with pictorial covers. illustrated with color photos throughout.

Are You Chicken? A Coward's Guide to Roller Coasters.

Reynolds, Robert, R.

Humor & Entertainment

Northern Lights Pub

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