About this book

This textbook is a resource for teaching oral communications. The information and images are openly licensed.  It is a work in progress, and will be updated and modified as necessary. (Note: Each part and page of this book was developed by a human, so if you notice any errors or inconsistencies, please contact the editor at abetti@monroecc.edu)

Below are some notes from the editor:

  • Instructional materials are adapted from the ESOL curriculum at Monroe Community College
  • This textbook is Lumen Learning authored content. Materials are in the Public Domain.
  • Video and Audio files are linked to original websites
  • Images used are openly licensed.
  • Poems included are under the public domain. There are links provided to search for contemporary poets whose work is still under copyright.

If you find this book useful in your instruction, or if you have any suggestions or comments, please let me know.

~Amy Betti