System‚ Vol. 17‚ No. 3‚ pp. 377-384‚1989 Printed in Great Britain 0346-251X/89 $3.00 + 0.00 0 1990 Pergamon Press plc IMPROVING SPEAKING FLUENCY PAUL NATION English Language Institute‚ Victoria University of Wellington‚ New Zealand This paper examines the improvement of learners of English during the performance of a speaking activity which involves repeating the same unrehearsed talk. Improvements in fluency‚ grammatical accuracy‚ and control of the content showed that during the short
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The text under analysis is an extract from Snow by Ann Beattie‚ an American short story writer and novelist‚ whose work has been compared to Alice Adams‚ J.D. Salinger‚ John Cheever‚ and John Updike. It is a piece of very intimate narration and may be considered even as the inner monologue of the author resembling a momentary picture of her precious memories. They are presented through a number of bright images with prevailing accent on snow‚ which determined the title of the story as well. Following
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SELECTING A SPEECH TOPIC When you need to select a speech topic‚ considers these guidelines: Suiting Yourself 1. Are you interested in topic? 2. Do you already have information through experience or study? 3. If you need further information‚ do you have the time and resources to find it? 4. Will you enjoy talking this topic? 5. Are there other topic that suit your audience and occasion that you’d rather speak on? 6. Does the topic let you entertain‚ inform‚ persuade? Which purpose do you want to
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Caesar‚ Breaking election promises and Dynasty in power‚ death and politics Interpretations of texts are painted by the representations of personalities‚ through events and situations. They enthrall the audience to reflect on characters’ vices and virtues‚ determining their true nature‚ and spawning conflict between their various perspectives drawn from techniques. These differing personal interpretations evoke conflicting perspectives in the audience’s minds. Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar”
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Title- Freedom Writers Author- Richard LaGravenese (screenplay) Erin Gruwell (freedom writer’s author) Year of publication- The movie was released on March 2nd‚ 2007. Text type- Film Synopsis- Freedom writers is a true story from 1994 about a young‚ new English teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School ( Erin Gruwell) who implemented a voluntary integration program for underprivileged‚ gang related kids. The integration has ruined the schools academic standing with many of the teachers
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inbox‚ or in your text message inbox. When come across‚ most people are stumped and irritated. Because of their negatively criticized habit‚ people who oppose and hate them have also been forming their groups and shouting their opinions in the same websites. How did Jejemons come to be? Quoted in Manila Bulletin Online‚ this kind of typing rooted when mobile messaging became famous in the Philippines (MBO). Since then‚ Philippines have been in the top ranks of most text messages sent per
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Public Speaking Speech When you are driving a car there is one thing that is more dangerous than listening to the radio. It is talking and texting while driving a car. This is why people are trying to ban the use of cell phones while driving. Using cell phones causes more accidents while driving. There are 3 things that you can do to prevent accidents. Putting the phone in another spot in the car so you won’t be tempted to use it. Leave the phone in your purse/pocket. And last you just
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great time. The presentation ends with a standing ovation and you feel on top of the world‚ inconquerable. To think you were once worried about public speaking‚ but no more. Thanks to your improved speaking you are much more confident person. Unfortunately this is just a dream‚ and you must face reality. Do you have problems with public speaking ? If you fear the spotlight‚ you are not alone. 3 out of 4 people have some form of stage fright‚ ranging from small worries to physically
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Text focus Questions – Unit 1 His 101 1. Describe Ziggurats (Ch. 1) 2. Identify the “black lands” of Egypt (Ch. 1) 3. How is the modern era different from other previous eras according to the author (Are We Human) 4. Identify the new human species highlighted in this article and how it became extinct? (Are We Human) 5. Why does Babylonian society limit the freedom of women in the Code of Hammurabi (Ch.2) 6. Describe and define the Axial Age. (Ch. 2) 7. How does the author challenge current theory
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Life Author: Cowen Edition: 4th Copyright: 2005 Publisher: Blackwell Publishing‚ Incor... ISBN: 9781405117562 New: $109.95 Used: $82.50 New Rental: N/A Used Rental: $38.48 Required Oral Communications BNDL: ADV BK ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING 5th ... Author: Hamilton Edition: 5th Copyright: 2012 Publisher: Cengage Learning ISBN: 9781133074120 New: $71.75 Used: $54.00 New Rental: N/A Used Rental: N/A Required Digital Video Fundamentals Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 7
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