Effective communication is the cornerstone of success in academic, professional, and personal life. This book offers a comprehensive yet concise resource for students and professionals seeking to master the art of communication and technical writing.
From the fundamentals of communication to advanced concepts like technical style, oral presentations, vocabulary building, and non-verbal cues, this guide blends theory with practical strategies. Each chapter is enriched with clear explanations, examples, and exercises to sharpen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Specially designed for learners of engineering, technology, management, business studies, and other professional courses, the book covers:
· Principles of personal and professional communication
· Communication models and processes
· Barriers and communication gaps with strategies to overcome them
· Effective writing skills: précis, abstracts, and summaries
· Technical communication style and vocabulary enhancement techniques
· Oral presentations, seminars, and conference participation
· Phonetics: word stress, intonation, and sound patterns in English
With its accessible approach and practical orientation, this book is not just a guide—it is a toolkit to help readers gain confidence, clarity, and competence in academic and workplace communication.
Punam Pandey: Assistant Professor, Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India
Vipin Kumar Pandey: Associate Professor, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
1. Personal and Professional Communication
2. Importance of Language and Communication Skills in the Engineering Profession
3. Communication and Its Models
4. Communication Process: Meaning, Types, and Models
5. Communication Gap and Its Reasons
6. Non-Linguistic Barriers to Communication
7. Writing Process and Its Stages
8. The Art of Note-Taking
9. Oral Presentation
10. English Sounds: Word Stress, Intonation, Patterns, and Composition
11. Consonant Sounds with Symbols and Pronunciation
12. Writing Skills
13. Style of Technical Communication
14. Innovative Methods to Enhance Vocabulary
15. Analog: Its Structure and Types
16. Study Material on Antecedents in Grammar
17. Seminars and Conferences