Functional English

Abstract

This textbook is a product of the authors’ long experience and knowledge through their classroom teaching of Technical Communication skills and Modern Advanced English grammar and also by the practical classroom research carried out at the University and college levels. This book helps students and professionals alike to explore the dynamics of written and spoken communication skills in the tech-savvy workplace today. It gives them a deep understanding of the effectiveness of communication in engaging people and shaping their careers. The topics and concepts are carefully chosen and developed with simplicity and precision to reflect today’s business scenario. This book is customized to suit the needs of students with the key topics presented under bold headings and sub-headings with clear examples, making the information easier to navigate and quick to capture to learn technical communication skills.PART - ISection – IIntroduction to GrammarChapter 1 Parts of SpeechChapter 2 Common Errors Identification in Parts of SpeechChapter 3 Grammar for ProfessionalsSection – IIVocabulary Building and Language ProficiencyChapter 4 How to Write Correct EnglishChapter 5 Grammar Rules with ExplanationChapter 6 Words Formation (Vocabulary Part I)Chapter 7 Words Formation (Vocabulary Part II)Section – IIINature and Style of Sensible WritingChapter 8 Sentences, Voices and Reported SpeechChapter 9 Importance of Proper Punctuations, Creating Coherence and CohesionChapter 10 Misplaced Modifier, Contractions, Collocations and Cloze TestChapter 11 Sentence Arrangements, Reading Comprehension and Organizing Principlesof Writing a ParagraphPART - IISection – IVCommunication Skills: Listening and ReadingChapter 12 The Listening ComprehensionChapter 13 Reading Skills and Effective ComprehensionSection – VCommunication Skills: SpeakingChapter 14 Professional Presentations and Public SpeakingChapter 15 Oral CommunicationChapter 16 Group Discussion and Job/Employment InterviewsChapter 17 Job/Employment Application and Resume WritingSection – VICommunication Skills: Technical WritingChapter 18 Technical Writing Process and Technical Report WritingChapter 19 Technical Proposals and Business Correspondence