This Open Educational Resource supports instruction in oral communications and interpersonal communications courses. The materials are divided into the following parts:
- Pronunciation -the essential elements for proper pronunciation in American English
- Discussion Strategies -techniques for maintaining a discussion in an academic, social or workplace setting
- Thematic Units-topics to be used as a basis for discussions and conversations
- Activities-general materials used for in class instruction or assignments
Learning Objectives
The following learning objectives are used throughout this textbook:
- Identify [elements of pronunciation] in order to improve pronunciation
- Produce [discussion strategy] in order to facilitate discussions.
- Apply listening behaviors to improve comprehension of spoken English
- Summarize content of spoken English conversations and speeches
- Apply discussion strategies to build fluency of spoken English
- Practice using new vocabulary oral communications
key vocabulary
Each thematic unit contains key vocabulary lists. Students are encouraged to research definitions and use key vocabulary when communicating. The Vocabulary page of this text lists and activities and resources for instructors to use.
tips for teaching
The Pronunciation and Discussion Strategies parts of this text contain basic information, as well as helpful tips for teaching specific topics.
Video COntent
Videos are used to develop listening comprehension and obtain relevant information for topics of discussion.
Audio content
Audio links are used to develop listening comprehension and obtain relevant information for topics of discussion.
