READING SKILLS

Periods

Unseen comprehension passages (at least 3 passages). 

2.1 Writing Notice

2.2 Writing Circular

2.3 Writing a Memo

2.4 Agenda for a Meeting

2.5 Minutes of the Meeting

2.6 Press release

2.7 Telephonic Messages

2.8 Paragraph writing:

Simple and Current Topics should be covered.

Periods

3.1 Business Letters

3.2 Personal Letters

Media and Modes of Communication

 Channels of Communication

Barriers to Communication

Listening Skills

Body language

Humour in Communication

 What is personality development?

 How can personality be evolved?

Why is personality development important?

Types of Personality

Definition and Types of Interviews

Essentials to achieve success in job interviews

Importance of Group Discussions

 Locating Main Ideas in a Listening Excerpt

 Note-taking

 Offering-Responding to Offers

Requesting-Responding to Requests

Congratulating

 Expressing Sympathy and Condolences

 Expressing Disappointments

Asking Questions-Polite Responses

 Apologizing, Forgiving

 Complaining

Persuading

 Warning

 Asking for and Giving Information

 Giving Instructions

 Getting and Giving Permission

 Asking For and Giving Opinions

Group Discussion

Communicating Effectively in English, Book-I by Revathi Srinivas; Abhishek Publications, Chandigarh.

2. High School English Grammar and Composition by Wren & Martin; S. Chand & Company Ltd., Delhi.

3. Communication Techniques and Skills by R. K. Chadha; Dhanpat Rai Publications.