This textbook is a product of the authors’ long experience and knowledge through their classroom teaching of Technical Communication skills and Modern Advanced English grammar and also by the practical classroom research carried out at the University and college levels. This book helps students and professionals alike to explore the dynamics of written and spoken communication skills in the tech-savvy workplace today. It gives them a deep understanding of the effectiveness of communication in engaging people and shaping their careers. The topics and concepts are carefully chosen and developed with simplicity and precision to reflect today’s business scenario. This book is customized to suit the needs of students with the key topics presented under bold headings and sub-headings with clear examples, making the information easier to navigate and quick to capture to learn technical communication skills.
- This book adopts an easy-to-understand language and user-friendly approach.
- Discusses the key concepts of English grammar and explains with the help of numerous examples
- Comprehensively covers LSRW skills and techniques
- Detailed coverage on communication skills and technical writing environment
- Special coverage on topics such as common errors in English and language proficiency
- Practical real-world caselets to focus on topics discussed in the chapter that can be analysed in classroom
- This book includes a licence key for our digital learning app, CENGAGE App, that provides access to Model Question Paper and Activity: Common Errors in English Language.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Brief Contents
Detailed Contents
PART – I
Section – I
Introduction to Grammar
1. Parts of Speech
2. Common Errors Identification in Parts of Speech
3. Grammar for Professionals
Section – II
Vocabulary Building and Language Proficiency
4. How to Write Correct English
5. Grammar Rules with Explanation
6. Words Formation (Vocabulary Part I)
7. Words Formation (Vocabulary Part II)
Section – III
Nature and Style of Sensible Writing
8. Sentences, Voices and Reported Speech
9. Importance of Proper Punctuations, Creating Coherence and Cohesion
10. Misplaced Modifier, Contractions, Collocations and Cloze Test
11. Sentence Arrangements, Reading Comprehension and Organizing Principles of Writing a Paragraph
PART - II
Section – IV
Communication Skills: Listening and Reading
12. The Listening Comprehension
13. Reading Skills and Effective Comprehension
Section – V
Communication Skills: Speaking
14. Professional Presentations and Public Speaking
15. Oral Communication
16. Group Discussion and Job/Employment Interviews
17. Job/Employment Application and Resume Writing
Section – VI
Communication Skills: Technical Writing
18. Technical Writing Process and Technical Report Writing
19. Technical Proposals and Business Correspondence
Gajendra Singh Chauhan
Gajendra Singh Chauhan is Associate Professor and former Head of the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India. He specializes in Applied Linguistics, Advertising Communication, and Media Writing with a focus on linguistics of advertising in India. His contributions to the literature include seven books, scores of scholarly articles, and talks on All India Radio.
L. Thimmesha
L. Thimmesha is Assistant Professor and HoD of English and Humanities at Government Engineering College, Hassan, Karnataka. Dr Thimmesha specialized in English Language communication skills, modern advanced grammar, and 20th century science and social fiction in English literature. He has been member of Board of studies and Board of examination and special invitee to many universities and academic institutions across Karnataka for delivering lectures. Prof. Thimmesha has contributed many research papers in national and international journals and conferences.
Smita Kashiramka
Smita Kashiramka is Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. She specializes in Corporate Finance and Indian Financial System. She has contributed many research papers in national and international journals and conferences of repute. She has also undertaken projects and consultancy assignments for the government and corporate sector and has been delivering lectures at several academic institutions across the country.
