This much improved revised edition of the book takes into account the needs of the student in the context of the present curricula followed in various universities and English language teaching institutes. This edition therefore devotes a new chapter to Assimilation, a section to Tones in relation to Attitudes, and highlights certain important aspects of pronunciation, such as rules of word accentuation.Starting with general phonetics, the book goes on to give a brief functional account of general phonology and then a selective and yet fairly exhaustive description of the phonetics and phonology of English. It also provides a number of conversational passages in phonetic script as well as in ordinary spelling for practice in reading aloud. What sets this text apart is its novelty of approach and lucidity of treatment. English pronunciation is followed as per the "Received Pronunciation of England". This text is specially designed for postgraduate students of English, undergraduate and postgraduate students of Linguistics, and for those undergoing secondary and tertiary level teachers' training programmes in English.

Today, acquiring English language skills has become so essential, especially for those who are looking for new jobs in reputed organizations as well as for the practising professionals. Many engineering students, even though they have adequate knowledge of their subject, are unable to express themselves well in English. Taking this into account, engineering colleges/institutes have introduced exclusive English Language Laboratories where students are drilled in the practical aspects of the English language. This compact and comprehensive book is a step-by-step practical guide to students, telling them how to prepare technical reports and how to acquire the basic communication skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing. The book deals with conversation, situational dialogues and role plays, and Group Discussions (GDs). It also gives detailed discussion about Interviews—step-by-step preparation, practical and psychological preparation, the dos and don’ts for interview—besides dealing with different kinds of interviews: telephonic, videoconferencing, and others. In addition, the text stresses the importance of researching the organization, and salary negotiations. Finally, the book shows the students how to make powerpoint presentations (PPTs), the structure of presentation and using audio visuals. This activity based, skill-oriented, learner centred book is designed according to the WBUT syllabus on Technical Report Writing and Language Laboratory Practice for the B.Tech. students. However, it would be equally useful for B.Tech./B.E. students across the country. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES : A practical and student friendly text, the stress being on the functional aspects of the language and various activities for acquiring the language. Gives the Methodology of conducting activities such as GDs, Interviews and Presentation. Provides model GD topics and the step-by-step process of making PPTs. Clearly spells out all the details, right from preparing a good job application, researching the company (including its financial health), to preparing the job portfolio, to wearing the proper dress, handling questions, and negotiating salary. Provides an extensive list of probable questions along with their answers to prepare students for mock interviews. Also gives well-crafted questions at the end of each lesson.

English has been taught with many approaches, methods, and techniques and strategies for long. Traditionally technology has been linked with techniques and tools. English can be taught and learnt through various ways or strategies. As far concern about English language and its basic skills, it is necessary to get a wonderful interpretation of English language, which is what every teacher and student of English must know ‘E’ stands for empowerment, empowerment of the teacher and the learner, ‘N’ represents novelty, novelty in new experiences, ideas, outlook and ethos. Globalization is what we have in ‘G’, learning and livelihood are made available through the ‘L’ in English. The vast storehouse of knowledge and Information is easily accessible on the internet chiefly through English. The dominating language of Science and success is English. ’S’ stands for it. Last but not the least those who know English has a prestige, at least in India and other developing countries, which is unique. Honors for the teachers and users of English, it means ‘H’ stands for honors.