Gajendra Dutt Sharma
ISBN 978-93-91984-39-7
Price: Rs. 300.00
pp. : 232
In accordance with the recommended syllabi of NEP 2020
A Comprehensive Resource Book of Functional English carries a rich treasure of diverse knowledge and understanding-oriented explanation of various topics dealt with. It has endeavoured to encompass the various skills of Functional English (as vocational subject) as prescribed in NEP 2020. The entire book is divided into four units pertaining to four language skills— listening, speaking, reading and writing. It concisely elucidates the language concepts, theoretical aspects of language skills, and format-related concerns of writing forms. Along with a comprehensive explanation of various methods to learn language skills, the book is packed with appropriate examples to support the explanation. The book is not just about theory of Functional English and related skills, it presents a large number of exercises for practice also. Moreover, it caters to the need of not just undergraduate students for vocational subject, it sufficiently fulfils the requirements of all the learners of any stream or any class, or even the common non-academic people who want to sharpen their language skills, and develop the competencies in English language.
Dr Gajendra Dutt Sharma is an Assistant Professor of English, at Bareilly College, Bareilly, Affiliated to MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. He secured 6th rank in the recruitment exam (Advt. No. 47) conducted by UPHESC. He was awarded PhD in English in 2013, and qualified NET in 2014. He also qualified various central and state level recruitment exams, such as UP-TGT and PGT (2013), UP-TGT and PGT (2015) with final selection-4th rank, NVS-PGT (2015) final selection, and Lecturer DIET screening exam conducted by UPPSC. Besides, he has also qualified the screening exam of GDC conducted by UPPSC, recruitment exam of Assistant Professor conducted by Haryana Public Service Commission, and recruitment exam of Assistant Professor conducted by Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission. He is also running a YouTube channel called "ENGLIT", which has more than 18,000 subscribers and more than 160 videos covering various topics of grammar and English literature. His first book is Ocean of Literature: A Comprehensive Resource Book for TGT English. Besides, he has written more than ten research papers in various international journals.
Contents include—
Functional English
Objectives of NEP 2020
Language Skills
Unit I
Listening Comprehension
Listening Models
Processing of listening
Listening Types
Basic Skills of Listening Comprehension
Body Language in Listening
Barriers to Effective Listening
Avoiding Barriers in Listening
Streamlining of Sound Shapes
Recognising Word Stress and Sentence Stress
Listening Practice
Works and Websites Referred To
Unit II
Developing Conversational Ability and Improving Speaking Skills
Greetings and Introduction
Pre-requisites of Greetings and Introductions
Greetings in Passing
Greetings in Conversation
Greetings to Avoid
Introduction
Breaking the Ice
Participating in Small Talks in English
I Step: Starting the Conversation
II Step: Continuing the Conversation
III Step: Closing the Conversation
Bidding Goodbye
Talking on the Telephone
Important Tips to Ease Telephonic Conversation
Telephone Vocabulary
Telephone Language
Sample Phone Conversation in English
Socialising
Important Tips to Socialise
Socialising in Different Contexts
Expressing Gratitude or Thanks
Expressing Likes
Expressing Dislikes
Neither Liking nor Disliking Something
Expressing Opinions
Complimenting
Congratulating
Saying Sorry or Apologising
Common Topics for Speaking Practice
Works and Websites Referred To
Unit III
What is Reading?
Act of Reading (three models)
Levels of Comprehension
Basic Skills Required for Mature Reading
Types and Strategies of Reading Comprehension
Applied Reading
Applied Reading Strategies
Skimming
Scanning
Making Inferences
Recognising Pattern in Reading
Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details of a Passage
Summarising
Paraphrasing
Active Reading
Active Reading Strategies
Using Text Structure
Transitions and Developing Relationship
Between Ideas
Identifying Transitions between Paragraphs and Sections
Types of Transitions
Critical Reading
Critical Reading Strategies
Previewing
Annotating
Analysing
Contextualising or interpreting
Evaluating author’s purpose
Differentiating fact and opinion
Reading Comprehension Passage in Examination
Sample Comprehension Passages (With Answers)
Passages for Practice (Without Answers)
Unit IV
What is Writing?
Purpose of Writing
Stages of Writing
Perspective or Point of View
Mechanics of Writings
Important Skills for Writing
Formal Language
Forms of Writing
Paragraph Writing
Headlines and Titles
Academic Writing
Exam Essay (answer) Writing
Writing Argumentative Essay
Writing (online) Articles
Report Writing
Classified Advertisement
Profile Writing
Sample Sentences for Personal Profile
Social Media and Texts
Writing Product Description
Tips for Good Product Description
Email Writing
Elements of an email
Letter Writing
Formal Letter
Types of Formal Letters
Parts of Formal Letter
General format of formal letter:
Letter to the Editor
Cover Letters or Job Application
Resumé or Curriculum Vitae
Reference or Recommendation Letter
Invitations and Replies
Business Letters
Letter of Complaint
Bank/ Post Office Correspondence
Application Writing
Informal Letter
Official Correspondence
Circular
Memorandum (Memo)
Notice or Notification
Press Release
Practice Questions
Works and Websites Referred To
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