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No one can really question that English has been gaining increasing importance in the global context and is here to stay. Moreover, despite its fairly widespread prevalence in India, many mistakes still occur in its usage and most often people find it difficult to communicate in a formal manner, it being at a basic level a non native language for most users here. Against this backdrop, Knowing Your Words’ Worth: A Practical Guide To Communicating Effectively in English attempts in a simple step by step style, infused at times with illustrations, to demonstrate how to use the language effectively. It is an attempt to provide an easy, compact and yet comprehensive access to the latest expectations, as regards formats and content used in English, since language is dynamic and constantly evolves. By covering varied aspects – common errors in using English, reading, listening, comprehending and writing, it seeks to serve as a quick reference guide for students, professional’s et al, in fact for anyone interested in communicating effectively in English. The hope is to simplify and enhance communication, through an easy to use and well organised manual, that swerves away from theory to essentially focus on practice. About the Author Ms. Preeti Shirodkar, with almost two decades of experience in teaching English Language and Literature, occupies herself with creative and critical writing, editing and presenting papers at various forums, nationally and internationally. She has taught at various levels and shouldered diverse responsibilities in her career. Currently she is pursuing her doctorate from the University of Mumbai and is serving as an Assistant Professor, Language Studies at the Mumbai Education Trust. She is a recipient of the Indira Gandhi Women Achievers Award. Table of Contents Part A: Theory Of Communication Chapter 1: The Importance Of (Effective) Communication     The Process Of Communication     Barriers To Communication     Etiquettes In Communication     Communication In An Organisation Part B: Honing Communication Skills Chapter 2: Reading Skills     Speed Reading/ Culling Out Ideas     Summary/Precis Writing Chapter 3: Interpretation Skills     Vocabulary  Chapter 4: Paralinguistic Skills     Non-Verbal Communication Chapter 5: Retention Skills     Mnemonic Devices     Taking Notes Chapter 6: Listening Skills     Listening, Understanding And Responding Chapter 7: Speaking Skills     Expression Of     Pronunciation And Word Stress     Conducting And Participation In Meetings     Group Discussions     Interviews     Introductions     Presentations – Paper And Powerpoint     Public Speaking / Spoken Communication     Speeches     Tele/Video Conferencing     Voice Systems     Voice Training Chapter 8: Writing Skills     Creativity, Fluency, Logicality, Expression     Common Grammatical Errors     Punctuation     Simple Spelling Rules Part C: Drafting     Articles     Email     Fax     Letters     Making Notes     Memos     Notices, Agenda, Minutes, Resolutions     Noting References/Bibliography     Project/ Research Proposals     Public Notice     Reports     Resume Drafting     Sms     Statement Of Purpose     Testimonials/Reference Letters