Focusing on the dynamics of English conversation, this book explores its significance for English Language Teaching (ELT) classrooms. It delves into the nuances of conversational skills and their impact on language acquisition, offering valuable insights for educators. The text emphasizes practical applications and strategies to enhance conversational competence among learners, making it a vital resource for teachers aiming to foster effective communication in their students.
This book responds to the growing acknowledgment of communication's vital role in effective healthcare delivery, especially in high-stress environments. Over three years, a research team explored communication between patients and clinicians in five emergency departments (EDs). It highlights the complexity and intensity of ED work while identifying key features of successful patient-clinician interactions. By using real examples from the ED, the book offers practical communication strategies for healthcare professionals that can be easily integrated into daily practice.
Experts praise the book for its innovative approach to translating research findings into actionable strategies. It serves as an invaluable resource for training physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators. Participants in the UTS Emergency Communication project gained profound insights into the intricacies of communication during a patient's ED journey, with hopes of enhancing emergency patient care. The clinical conversations documented between healthcare providers and patients are compelling, providing rare insights into a critical aspect of Emergency Medicine. The research team, led by Professor Slade, is commended for their unobtrusive and professional approach.
The book presents a systematic model for analyzing casual conversation in English, revealing its underlying structure despite its seemingly aimless nature. Through authentic examples featuring diverse participants, it emphasizes the role of casual conversation in shaping social reality. By integrating insights from sociology, linguistics, and critical semiotics, the authors provide readers with analytical skills to uncover the complexities of conversation and understand its social functions.
