Painless Speaking (Barron's Painless)
Really. This isn?t going to hurt at all . . .If you think that speaking effectively in front of an audience or even just a friend or two can be a tricky business, you?re right. But you can still learn how to do it?and enjoy yourself while learning!Painless Speakingexplores the uniquely human act of oral communication, including elements in our culture that shape the way we speak. It guides you to find your own voice, and then helps you understand the basic unit of speech communication, called an ?utterance.? You?ll learn the art of conversation and techniques for reading aloud from fiction and nonfiction texts. You?ll also get detailed instruction in public speaking, from composing and preparing to practicing, delivering, and evaluating an interesting and effective speech.For Middle School and High School Students