Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Just what I've been looking for - a new book of efl classroom role plays, 20 Aug 2006
This is a great book. We got it at our school 2 weeks ago, and all the teachers have been using it. It has all the role plays you'll ever need and there are some really good ideas for making them interesting. Well done! My only question is - why didn't anyone write a book like this before? Role Plays for Today is already my favourite book of this year!

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Just what I've been looking for - a new book of efl classroom role plays, 20 Aug 2006
This is a great book. We got it at our school 2 weeks ago, and all the teachers have been using it. It has all the role plays you'll ever need and there are some really good ideas for making them interesting. Well done! My only question is - why didn't anyone write a book like this before? Role Plays for Today is already my favourite book of this year!

It's great, 24 Oct 2003
Hi,
I own this amazing book. It helps me so much. I'm a teacher myself and this book is realy helpfull. You have to have it. So BUY it NOW
Have fun reading it.

The best book I ever had, 20 Oct 2003
This book is great. I learnt so much from it. I'm really happy that I saw this book. I really recommend it, it will help you so much.

Have fun buying it,
you wil not regret it.

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Just what I've been looking for - a new book of efl classroom role plays, 20 Aug 2006
This is a great book. We got it at our school 2 weeks ago, and all the teachers have been using it. It has all the role plays you'll ever need and there are some really good ideas for making them interesting. Well done! My only question is - why didn't anyone write a book like this before? Role Plays for Today is already my favourite book of this year!

It's great, 24 Oct 2003
Hi,
I own this amazing book. It helps me so much. I'm a teacher myself and this book is realy helpfull. You have to have it. So BUY it NOW
Have fun reading it.

The best book I ever had, 20 Oct 2003
This book is great. I learnt so much from it. I'm really happy that I saw this book. I really recommend it, it will help you so much.

Have fun buying it,
you wil not regret it.

A wondeful book, 12 Dec 2000
An exellent book . The visual annd written instructions really helped me to figure out how to pronounce the vowels, consonants and dipthongs as it is not always possible to figure how to pronounce something merely by hearing it being pronounced. The tests and practices helps to reinforce what one has learnt.

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Just what I've been looking for - a new book of efl classroom role plays, 20 Aug 2006
This is a great book. We got it at our school 2 weeks ago, and all the teachers have been using it. It has all the role plays you'll ever need and there are some really good ideas for making them interesting. Well done! My only question is - why didn't anyone write a book like this before? Role Plays for Today is already my favourite book of this year!

It's great, 24 Oct 2003
Hi,
I own this amazing book. It helps me so much. I'm a teacher myself and this book is realy helpfull. You have to have it. So BUY it NOW
Have fun reading it.

The best book I ever had, 20 Oct 2003
This book is great. I learnt so much from it. I'm really happy that I saw this book. I really recommend it, it will help you so much.

Have fun buying it,
you wil not regret it.

A wondeful book, 12 Dec 2000
An exellent book . The visual annd written instructions really helped me to figure out how to pronounce the vowels, consonants and dipthongs as it is not always possible to figure how to pronounce something merely by hearing it being pronounced. The tests and practices helps to reinforce what one has learnt.

good - not deep insight, 04 Jan 2008
Aged 15,I bought this book in Ireland when I was studying English there. I just wanted to put order in what I already knew about English pronunciation and this book somehow disappointed me; in fact, it is absolutely true that it is very very clear, but it does not provide a deep insight into the subject.
Overall, it is a good book to start with, but it is not one of those you fall back on when in need.

Very useful book, 21 Apr 2005
Even the accent is irish, it did help me a lot to improve my accent . This book give you clear examples of the english phonetics t, sh . m , d, etc . I really would have loved the editors would have included the sounds for the vowels and their combination. However compared to other books I have, this was the easiest one to use!

English Pronunciation, 20 Mar 2004
Hey - I have this book!! I bought it in Ireland. I am Spanish and I have this book called 'Phonetics for Learners of English Pronunciation' and I want to say to you that this book is really good for help you with English Pronunciation.
This is very hard for me and i didnt speak English very well but now with this book I am very surprised. It is a very easy book. This is the easiest book about phonetics and pronunciation. The CD is great too and all the exercises are very easy to find!
I think you should buy this book. :-)

Life Changing, 19 Mar 2004
This book is amazing, its clear, easy to read and understand. It has improved the quality of my speech (i am a native german speaker) immensly and i now speak with more fluency and confidence than ever.
This book is defenitly worth buying, the cd is so helpful!
Good value for money!

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Just what I've been looking for - a new book of efl classroom role plays, 20 Aug 2006
This is a great book. We got it at our school 2 weeks ago, and all the teachers have been using it. It has all the role plays you'll ever need and there are some really good ideas for making them interesting. Well done! My only question is - why didn't anyone write a book like this before? Role Plays for Today is already my favourite book of this year!

It's great, 24 Oct 2003
Hi,
I own this amazing book. It helps me so much. I'm a teacher myself and this book is realy helpfull. You have to have it. So BUY it NOW
Have fun reading it.

The best book I ever had, 20 Oct 2003
This book is great. I learnt so much from it. I'm really happy that I saw this book. I really recommend it, it will help you so much.

Have fun buying it,
you wil not regret it.

A wondeful book, 12 Dec 2000
An exellent book . The visual annd written instructions really helped me to figure out how to pronounce the vowels, consonants and dipthongs as it is not always possible to figure how to pronounce something merely by hearing it being pronounced. The tests and practices helps to reinforce what one has learnt.

good - not deep insight, 04 Jan 2008
Aged 15,I bought this book in Ireland when I was studying English there. I just wanted to put order in what I already knew about English pronunciation and this book somehow disappointed me; in fact, it is absolutely true that it is very very clear, but it does not provide a deep insight into the subject.
Overall, it is a good book to start with, but it is not one of those you fall back on when in need.

Very useful book, 21 Apr 2005
Even the accent is irish, it did help me a lot to improve my accent . This book give you clear examples of the english phonetics t, sh . m , d, etc . I really would have loved the editors would have included the sounds for the vowels and their combination. However compared to other books I have, this was the easiest one to use!

English Pronunciation, 20 Mar 2004
Hey - I have this book!! I bought it in Ireland. I am Spanish and I have this book called 'Phonetics for Learners of English Pronunciation' and I want to say to you that this book is really good for help you with English Pronunciation.
This is very hard for me and i didnt speak English very well but now with this book I am very surprised. It is a very easy book. This is the easiest book about phonetics and pronunciation. The CD is great too and all the exercises are very easy to find!
I think you should buy this book. :-)

Life Changing, 19 Mar 2004
This book is amazing, its clear, easy to read and understand. It has improved the quality of my speech (i am a native german speaker) immensly and i now speak with more fluency and confidence than ever.
This book is defenitly worth buying, the cd is so helpful!
Good value for money!

Great book, shame about the missing phrasal verbs..., 03 Mar 2004
I was so pleased to have found a book with such an array of spoken texts and accompanying exercises to check comprehension. I teach non-native speakers and I was delighted that, contained in one book, there was something for almost all advanced beginner and intermediate levels.
Most disconcerting, and annoying then, was an exercise to find prepositional verbs (phrasal verbs)that were supposed to have already been mentioned in two previous exercises involving a series of 6 monologues. Apart from two, the other phrasal verbs in the list had not been used in the six monologues making the exercise completely redundant. Pity; it's a great teaching tool otherwise.

Excellent!!!, 08 May 2008
I am a student of English as a Foreign Language and I really love this book. It only arrived yesterday, and I have only went through it, reading some things, listening to the cd's and really love it! I can't wait to start doing the activities.

I am a fan of the "In Use" series and I think they are quite good to help us students with different aspects of the English Language.
What I really like about this one specifically is that it comes with a cd for your computer in which you can play games, do some exercises, test yourself, prepare tests according to your own needs (or your students1), and even record yourself!!!
I am installing it now, but went through the leaflet, read the description and can't wait for it to be installed and start working.

Anyway, I really recommend this product if you are interested in improving your pronunciation. I have been studying English for a few years right now, that is the reason why I chose the Advanced book, but I am sure that all of them are quite good.

Enjoy!

Say what?, 05 Jan 2006
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Say what?, 31 Dec 2005
Students who use Lucas' book are presented not simply with an excellent text for preparation and delivery of speeches, but also with a website full of information, examples and tips. While this is intended for a classroom setting (the teacher's edition comes with a lot of supplements to help enhance the learning experience for the students), those who want to learn about the mechanics and processes of public speaking on their own would not be ill served by using this text.

There are some signature features that make this a very good text for students, both independent and classroom based. The internet connection is but one, not only the website associated with the book, but also tips on using the vast resources of the internet wisely and efficiently. There is a strong coverage of ethics, to help students avoid the problems of plagiarism (intentional and inadvertent), as well as how to listen properly (without attaching personal agenda or false meaning to interpretation). The book is very visually interesting, with colourful pages, pictures, charts, and examples of things that might be used to make speeches more interesting. The text is written with the student in mind - it is not a book by experts for experts, and thus keeps the language at a basic level without sacrificing clarity.

The book itself is organised into broad sections: Speaking and Listening; Getting Started; Organising and Outlining; Speech Presentation; and finally Varieties of Public Speaking. There are few things that inspire more fear in many people than the prospect of having to deliver a public speech - the first chapter deals with some of this anxiety issue, as well as helping the students to understand the role of the listener (a role that most of us assume far more often than we realise). The sections on Speech Preparation cover the range from selecting the idea, understanding the audience and doing research to organising the speech from beginning to end in a logical, meaningful, and interesting manner.

While the section on preparation might be consider by many to be the most important, the section on speech delivery is perhaps the most vital, for a good speech poorly delivered will likely not have much impact, whereas a poor speech delivered with great power can often have great influence. This section deals with issues of language, delivery, body language, personal presentation, as well as the use of visual aids (when they are and are not appropriate).

There are different types of speeches, and these are covered in the final section. Speeches can be used to inform (like lectures), to persuade (much of political speech is like this, as are sermons), or in special occasions such as introducing people, presenting awards, accepting honours, or speeches of commemoration and memorial. There is also a section on small-group speaking - most people don't attribute the idea of `giving a speech' to speaking in board rooms, committees, etc., but this requires a special kind of rhetorical skill.

Overall, this is an excellent text for coming to understand the art of public speaking from beginning to end.

Just what I've been looking for - a new book of efl classroom role plays, 20 Aug 2006
This is a great book. We got it at our school 2 weeks ago, and all the teachers have been using it. It has all the role plays you'll ever need and there are some really good ideas for making them interesting. Well done! My only question is - why didn't anyone write a book like this before? Role Plays for Today is already my favourite book of this year!

It's great, 24 Oct 2003
Hi,
I own this amazing book. It helps me so much. I'm a teacher myself and this book is realy helpfull. You have to have it. So BUY it NOW
Have fun reading it.

The best book I ever had, 20 Oct 2003
This book is great. I learnt so much from it. I'm really happy that I saw this book. I really recommend it, it will help you so much.

Have fun buying it,
you wil not regret it.

A wondeful book, 12 Dec 2000
An exellent book . The visual annd written instructions really helped me to figure out how to pronounce the vowels, consonants and dipthongs as it is not always possible to figure how to pronounce something merely by hearing it being pronounced. The tests and practices helps to reinforce what one has learnt.

good - not deep insight, 04 Jan 2008
Aged 15,I bought this book in Ireland when I was studying English there. I just wanted to put order in what I already knew about English pronunciation and this book somehow disappointed me; in fact, it is absolutely true that it is very very clear, but it does not provide a deep insight into the subject.
Overall, it is a good book to start with, but it is not one of those you fall back on when in need.

Very useful book, 21 Apr 2005
Even the accent is irish, it did help me a lot to improve my accent . This book give you clear examples of the english phonetics t, sh . m , d, etc . I really would have loved the editors would have included the sounds for the vowels and their combination. However compared to other books I have, this was the easiest one to use!

English Pronunciation, 20 Mar 2004
Hey - I have this book!! I bought it in Ireland. I am Spanish and I have this book called 'Phonetics for Learners of English Pronunciation' and I want to say to you that this book is really good for help you with English Pronunciation.
This is very hard for me and i didnt speak English very well but now with this book I am very surprised. It is a very easy book. This is the easiest book about phonetics and pronunciation. The CD is great too and all the exercises are very easy to find!
I think you should buy this book. :-)

Life Changing, 19 Mar 2004
This book is amazing, its clear, easy to read and understand. It has improved the quality of my speech (i am a native german speaker) immensly and i now speak with more fluency and confidence than ever.
This book is defenitly worth buying, the cd is so helpful!
Good value for money!

Great book, shame about the missing phrasal verbs..., 03 Mar 2004
I was so pleased to have found a book with such an array of spoken texts and accompanying exercises to check comprehension. I teach non-native speakers and I was delighted that, contained in one book, there was something for almost all advanced beginner and intermediate levels.
Most disconcerting, and annoying then, was an exercise to find prepositional verbs (phrasal verbs)that were supposed to have already been mentioned in two previous exercises involving a series of 6 monologues. Apart from two, the other phrasal verbs in the list had not been used in the six monologues making the exercise completely redundant. Pity; it's a great teaching tool otherwise.

A 'must-have' book for all English students, 21 Mar 2002
This book has been an excellent compliment to my English courses, as it gives students clear explanation to the pronunciation of this non-phonetic language.
Simply listening and repeating doesn't always work, but this book, with the aid of diagrams has helped my students of all levels and abilities to form their mouths around the English vocabulary. (And sometimes they prefer using the book than listening to me!)
It's clear and simple, and easy to follow. I really recommend this book to all teachers and students of English, as it is a "must-have"!