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A Guide to the Basic Course for ESL Students

by: Yook, Esther

A Guide to the Basic Course for ESL Students

by: Yook, Esther

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Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 10/12/2001
Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Summary

This item is designed to assist non-native English speakers. Features include FAQs, helpful URLs, strategies for accent management, and tips for overcoming speech apprehension.

Chapter 1

(2)

Introduction

(2)

Chapter 2

(21)

What ESL Students Find Most Difficult About the Basic Communication Course

(21)

Language Difficulties in the Basic Communication Course

(2)

Cultural Barriers in the Basic Communication Course

(1)

The Basic Communication Course and Cultural Identity: A Matter or Choice

(1)

Accent Management

(3)

Pronunciation

(1)

Listening in the Basic Communication Course

(2)

Strategies for Improving Listening Comprehension

(1)

Presenting a Speech in the Basic Communication Course

(1)

Strategies for Overcoming Linguistic Difficulties in Presenting Speeches

(1)

Lack of Cultural Knowledge about Public Speaking

(1)

Strategies for Overcoming Difficulties in Public Speaking Due to Lack of Cultural Knowledge

(3)

Communication Apprehension

(1)

Strategies for Succeeding in Other Aspects of the Basic Communication Course

(5)

Chapter 3

(16)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

(1)

What is expected of me when I present a speech? (See pp. 18-22)

(2)

How can I overcome my language difficulties? (See pp. 8-16)

(1)

How can focusing on key words can help my speech?

(1)

How does clear organization of my ideas affect my speech? (See pp. 20-22, Activity 6, 7, 9, 10, 11)

(1)

What is nonverbal communication, and how can it help me to present my speech effectively?

(1)

How can visual aids help me to present my speech?

(1)

How can getting feedback help my speech? (See p. 19, Activity 12, 13, 14, 15)

(1)

Why is practice especially useful for ESL students? (See p. 18-20, Activity 12, 13)

(1)

Does speaking well in English mean the same thing as not having an accent? (See pp. 12-15)

(1)

How can I overcome my language difficulties in everyday classroom interactions? (See pp. 24-28, Activity 16)

(1)

What is communication apprehension, and how can I overcome it? (See p. 24)

(1)

What are some common mistakes of ESL students enrolled in the basic communication course?

(2)

What are some guidelines that speech instructors suggest, especially for ESL students? (See pp. 24-28, Activity 1, 9, 10, 11, 12)

(3)

What else can I do to succeed in the basic communication course? (See pp. 24-28)

(3)

Chapter 4

(4)

Resources for ESL Students

(4)

List of Useful URLs

(1)

Other Useful Resources on Campus, In My Community, and On the Internet

(1)

Books and Articles

(2)

Chapter 5

(37)

Activities That Can Help ESL Students in Basic Course Assignments

(37)

Identifying Plagiarism

(2)

Topic Selection for ESL Students

(1)

Environmental Analysis

(2)

Audience Demographic Analysis

(2)

Audience Interest, Knowledge, and Attitude Analysis

(1)

Outline Critique and Analysis

(4)

Creating an Outline

(2)

Ways to Enhance Your Credibility

(1)

Identifying Organizational Patterns

(2)

Identifying Cultural Rhetorical Patterns

(2)

Matching Organizational Patterns

(2)

Speech Practice: Self-evaluations

(3)

Getting Feedback During a Practice Session

(5)

Peer Evaluations for the Speech Day

(3)

Post Speech Analysis

(2)

Identifying Small Group Turn-taking Cues in U.S. Cultural Context

(2)

Refrences

(2)

Index

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