This book offers a range of discussion and presentation suggestions to train students in (i) speaking in the academic setting, and (ii) speaking for work in the future.
Relevant techniques which include listening, evaluating, explaining, emphasizing, reporting, concluding, questioning, responding to questions, clarification, seeking more information, interrupting, giving opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, and making suggestions are covered.
Signposts and language signals for introducing topics, ordering points, starting new section, transition, contrasting, rephrasing, emphasizing, giving examples and concluding are included. This book also gives students good advice on handling complex questions and dealing with awkward questions in discussions and presentations.