"Speech Communication Made Simple 2 is a practical course that motivates advanced students to speak confidently and effectively. Students learn how to present speeches in a variety of genres, effectively use voice and props, and lead or participate in discussions. With its lighthearted and engaging approach, the text helps students acquire speech communication and listening skills that they can apply immediately and throughout their lives. The CD in the back of the book provides MP3 Audio for sample speeches and all pronunciation activities. The Teacher's Manual, with teaching suggestions, answer keys, and quizzes, can be found at www.pearsonelt.com/speechcomm."(Book cover).

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: DEVELOPING SELF-CONFIDENCE

I. How to Control Presentation Anxiety

II. Presentation Preview

III. Pronunciation Practice: Final Consonants

IV. Playing with Sayings: Saying with Final Consonant

V. Presentation Project: A speech about yourself Method A: Picture Story Method B: The "Old Bag" speech

CHAPTER 2: DELIVERING YOUR MESSAGE

I. Using Body Language

II. Using Your Voice Effectively

III. Different Modes of Speech Delivery

IV. Effective Use of Notes

V. Presentation Preview

VI. Pronunciation Practice: -ed Endings

VII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with -ed Endings

VIII. Presentation Project: An Exceptional Experience

CHAPTER 3: PUTTING YOUR SPEECH TOGETHER

I. Preparing the Speech

II. Purpose of Outlines

III. Outlining Supporting Points

IV. Presentation Preview

V. Pronunciation Practice: Contractions

VI. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Contractions

VII. Presentation Project: A Point of View

CHAPTER 4: POWERFUL PRESENTATION AIDS

I. Guidelines for Using Presentation Aids

II. Types of Presentation Aids

III. Presentation Preview

IV. Pronunciation Practice: -s as [s], [z], and [ z]

V. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with -s Endings

VI. Presentation Project: A Speech with Presentation Aids

CHAPTER 5: SPEAKING TO INFORM

I. Preparing for the Informative Speech Analyzing Your Audience
Choosing Your Topic
Narrowing Your Topic
Gathering Information
Preparing Presentation Aids
Organizing Your Speech

II. Presentation Preview

III. Pronunciation Practice: Phrasing and Pausing

IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Pauses

V. Presentation Project: A speech to Inform

CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

I. Perceptions and Interpersonal Communication

II. Avoiding Miscommunications

III. Interpersonal Communication Styles

IV. Interpersonal Communication during a Job Interview

V. Presentation Preview

VI. Pronunciation Practice: Intonation in Sentences with Two or More Word Clusters

VII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Two-Word Clusters

VIII. Presentation Project: Job-Interview Role Play

CHAPTER 7: LISTEN TO LEARN

I. Listening Self-Evaluation

II. Bad Listening Habits and Their Cures

III. Listening Skills

CHAPTER 8: PROBLEM-SOLVING GROUP DISCUSSIONS

I. Brainstorming

II. Identifying Topics for a Problem-Solving Discussion

III. Path to Successful Problem-Solving for Group Discussions

IV. Path to Being an Effective Group Leader

V. Path to Being a Responsible Group Member

VI. Presentation Preview

VII. Pronunciation Practice: Stress within Words

VIII. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Multisyllabic Words

IX. Presentation Project: Problem-Solving Group Discussion

CHAPTER 9: SPEAKING TO PERSUADE

I. Preparing for the Persuasive Speech Choosing Your Topic
Determining Your Specific Purpose
Analyzing Your Audience
Gathering Information
Preparing Presentation Aids
Organizing Your Speech

II. Presentation Preview

III. Pronunciation Practice: Stress within the Sentence

IV. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with Contrastive Stress

V. Presentation Project: A Speech to Persuade

CHAPTER 10: DARE TO DEBATE

I. Propositions

II. Organization of a Debate

III. Constructive Speeches

IV. Cross-Examination

V. Rebuttal Speeches

VI. Taking Notes during a Debate

VII. Presentation Preview

VIII. Pronunciation Practice: [l] and [r]

IX. Playing with Sayings: Sayings with [l] and [r]

X. Presentation Project: Debate a Proposition

Appendix [Evaluation Forms]