How to Write and Speak Better Reader's Digest Association

The purpose of this book is to help everyone who has ever felt the need to communicate more effectively. It is a practical guide to the better use of the English language and begins with the foundations - grammar. There are quizzes and "test yourself" panels and examples of the way language is used in books, newspapers and official documents. It shows how to keep language vivid and build a wide vocabulary. It gives examples of letters for all occasions, from applying for a job to replying to a formal invitation. There are tips on how to write or set out a report, write an essay or complain about faulty goods in a way that will achieve results. It gives advice on public speaking and interviews and it gives access to more than 2000 words that are often misspelt or mispronounced or are easily confused with one another.