English Speaking Practice

In today's fast-paced world, learning English has become an essential skill. Whether you want to communicate better in your professional life or simply be able to connect with people from all around the globe, knowing English can open up new doors and opportunities for you. This e-course aims to provide you with all the tools you need to learn English in a fun, engaging and effective way. e-course focuses on English grammar. You will learn the basic rules of English grammar, including sentence structure, verb tenses, and parts of speech. The chapter is designed to be interactive, with ...

This audiobook is about connecting with nature and nature beings to help heal us and the earth. By communing and musing with nature, we learn how to speak to the spirit that lives in all things, bringing balance to us and the planet. By tapping into the feminine wisdom of the earth, we evoke a deep sense of belonging with the natural world and cultivate our inner landscape, planting the seeds for harmony and a natural state of joy.

If you're taking the IELTS exam, do you really understand the speaking test?Do you know how the different parts of the speaking test work, and do you have the methods to get the best possible score in each part? Do you know how to analyse the questions, how to structure your answers and impress the examiner in each part? Most importantly, are you practising by using complete IELTS speaking tests? And have you seen examples of candidates doing these tests at band 9 level? Fully updated for 2024, this is Book 1 in our complete preparation and practice guide for IELTS speaking. Whatever your ...

This is a 4-week guided tour of best practices in listening well. The 28 Laws of Listening represent the methods and mindset necessary to foster a culture of authentic listening and trust. The author relates lessons learned in two decades of police work and hostage negotiation and another decade of corporate training and keynoting. It represents the absolute cutting edge of theory and practice for active listening practitioners and negotiators. Each law has a corresponding challenge designed for the reader to put the lesson into action to build good listening habits. The 28 Laws of ...

Our latest book - totally new for 2024! This is a completely new set of 20 more IELTS speaking practice tests, ideal for candidates who have already used Book 1 in our IELTS speaking series. Each new test has full questions for Parts 1, 2 and 3, and then a complete transcript of a band 9 candidate taking the test with a real examiner. Each test also has a new Vocab Builder section, which takes useful vocabulary from the transcript and explains how you too can use it successfuly in IELTS speaking. By taking each test with a partner, comparing your performance to the transcript and practising...

This is a book about improving communication skills in a range of different settings. Instead of thinking about communication as the transmission of information from one person to another, this book shows that we ought to think about communication as a practical art of producing effects on others. Once we start to ask "What effect have I had?" then we are in a better position to improve our communication skills. In thinking about interpersonal communication, small group communication, writing, public speaking, and leadership through questions about the effects we produce on others anyone ...

Are you taking the IELTS Academic or GT exam? Do you know about the 10 special topic areas which IELTS uses to create all the questions in the Speaking and Writing tests? By learning these 10 topics, you can develop an advanced, flexible range of vocabulary which will impress the examiners, even if your English is not perfect. This book introduces you fully to the special IELTS topics, gives you Band 9 Writing Task 2 model essays on each topic, and explains a large amount of advanced, topic-specific words and phrases for each subject. Each word or phrase has a full definition, with IELTS-...

Discover the magic inherent in choosing what to write with and what to write on—including and beyond paper—such as wood, fabric, glass, clay, leaves, and even your body. Learn how to craft spells and incantations, use rhyme and rhythm in chants and poems, and unleash the power of sacred sounds. In addition to topics like numerology, taboo words, codes, and magical alphabets, Ember also covers how to make your own spells and rituals. From historical examples to hands-on exercises, this book offers resources for witches of all skill levels.

Are you ready to transform your public speaking from anxiety-inducing to awe-inspiring? "Speak with Impact" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of communication, whether you're addressing a boardroom or a stadium. Inside this game-changing book, you'll discover: - The secrets to crafting presentations that captivate and persuade - How to harness humor to engage your audience and drive your message home - Techniques for thinking on your feet and speaking confidently in any situation - Mindfulness strategies to conquer anxiety and speak from a place of calm and authenticity ...