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Chapter

Six Managing conversations

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Introduction

Managing conversations with a good command of pronunciation involves effective
articulation of words and speaking phrases and sentences with authentic rhythm
and intonation in order to convey messages clearly and confidently. It requires
the use of proper enunciation, pacing, and intonation to ensure effective oral
communication. By paying attention to pronunciation, rhythm and intonation
speakers can enhance comprehension and engagement, foster productive dialogues
and facilitate smooth interactions in various social and professional settings. In
this chapter, you will learn how to manage spontaneous and non-spontaneous
conversations using appropriate oral English skills of pronunciation, rhythm and
intonation. The competencies developed will enable you to participate confidently
in spontaneous and non-spontaneous conversations with people speaking different
English dialects using appropriate oral English skills.

Think about

1. difficulties you encounter in understanding news presented in English
on broadcasting stations such as the BBC, CNN, and Aljazeera or in
holding phone conversations with foreigners.

2. the key features of spontaneous and non-spontaneous conversations.
3. regional or cultural variations in pronunciation, rhythm and intonation
and application of pronunciation spoken English techniques in
spontaneous and non-spoteneous conversations.
4. how the knowledge of linguistic variations and dialectal differences
support effective communication in both spontaneous and non-
spontaneous conversations with speakers of different English dialects.

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