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Item English Language and Communication Skills(OUP, 2012) Lata, PushpItem Communication Skills (VTU)(OUP, 2018-10) Lata, PushpCommunication Skills is a textbook tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate engineering students of VTU. Written in an interactive style, the book will be equally useful for students as well as professionals aspiring to enhance their proficiency in English.The title begins with a discussion on the essentials of technical communication. Following this, the book is divided into 3 units: Unit I on Listening Skills focusing discussions on various strategies of effective listening Unit II on Speaking Skills covering essentials of phonetics, interpersonal skills, public speaking and oral presentations Unit III on Writing Skills discussing essentials of grammar and vocabulary buildingKey Features Covers VTU syllabus completely Includes discussions on mother tongue influence (MTI), especially in South Indian speakers of English Supports text with numerous examples and exercises.Item Communication Skills: A Workbook(OUP, 2018-06) Lata, PushpCommunication Skills: A Workbook is a practice book designed to help users to develop the four fundamental language skills - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing (LSRW). Divided into four parts, Unit I focuses on non-verbal communication, grammar and usage, vocabulary enhancement and listening skills. It goes on to cover reading comprehension in Unit II. Unit III on writing skills concentrates on emails, blogs, business letters and job application letters among others. Unit IV focuses on speaking skills that will help in role play and dialogues, professional presentations, speeches, debates, group discussion and job interviews. Drafted for students at the graduation level, the text would prove equally useful for students pursuing their post-graduation or professionals aspiring to enhance their proficiency in English.Key FeaturesInnovatively-designed text and examples to help students excel in grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, writing and speakingNumerous practice exercises for self-assessment in all chaptersEnhances employability by providing practical insights to help readers face interviews and group discussions, participate in debates or appear for competitive examinationsOnline ResourcesThe following resources are available to support the faculty recommending this text:For FacultyAdditional exercises for class assessments Answer keyFor StudentsAnswer keyTable of ContentsUnit 1: Essentials of language learning 1. Fundamentals of Communication 2. Grammar and Usage in Practice3. Remedial Grammar 4. Enhancing Vocabulary 5. Developing Effective Listening Skills Unit 2: Reading Skills6. Reading Skills and Comprehension Unit 3: Writing Skills 7. Email and Blog Writing 8. Business Letters 9. Report Writing10. Reviewing a Movie, Book or Match 11. Job Application and CV Preparation Unit 4: Speaking Skills 12. Conversations and Role Play 13. Public Speaking 14. Professional Presentations 15. Group Discussion 16. Speeches and Debates 17. Job Interviews.Item English for Effective Communication Paperback(OUP, 2015-09) Lata, PushpEnglish for Effective Communication is a comprehensive textbook tailored to meet the requirements of undergraduate students of Engineering and pharmacy at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal as per the new choice-based credit system The aim of the book is to develop the four fundamental language skills—listening, speaking, writing, and reading. Divided into three parts, the first part of the book focuses on the nuances of English language covering aspects such as Basic and applied grammar, and vocabulary development. The subsequent two parts exclusively cover reading and writing skills. In addition to numerous examples and practice exercises, the book provides support for laboratory sessions.Item ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR ENGINEERS(OUP, 2018) Lata, PushpEnglish Language and Communication Skills for Engineers is a textbook tailored to meet the needs of undergraduate engineering students. Written in an interactive style, The chapters are supplemented with numerous examples and practice exercises. The title begins with a discussion on the essentials of English language—LSRW. Following this, the book is divided into 6 units: Unit I on Essentials of Writing Skills; Unit II on Writing Practices; Unit III on Listening Skills; Unit IV on Reading Skills; Unit V on Oral Communication; and Unit VI on Communication at WorkplaceItem Soft Skills: Cornerstone of Professional Success(Jain Brothers, 2009) Sharma, Sangeeta; Lata, Pushp