Essentials of speech - Esgra, Cerila B.; Abulencia, Efren F.; Viar, Orly M.; Gutierrez, Romulo; Crisostomo, Mildred (Cabanatuan City : Anahaw Enterprises, 2005)
Module I: History of English language -- Varieties of English -- Unity of tone and language: Module II: Speech communication forms -- Speaking through the heart -- Listening process -- Relaxation process: Module III: Parts of the speech -- Purposes of a speech -- Basic types of speeches -- Special types of speeches -- Characteristics of a good speech: Module IV: Modes of delivery -- Speaking confidently with your audience -- Kinetics: Module V: The symbols of vowel sounds (IPA) -- The diphthongs -- The consonant clusters -- Voicing of sibilants -- Pronunciation drills and story lines exercises -- Words with silent letters -- Aspiration of the plosives: Module VI: Vocal organs -- The qualities of good speaking voice -- Various types of human voice: Module VII: How to become an effective speaker -- Love for audience -- Prominent public speakers and their messages.
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Speech, Rhetoric