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 AuthorMs. 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. Ms. Preeti Shirodkar Part A: Theory Of CommunicationChapter 1: The Importance Of (Effective) CommunicationThe Process Of CommunicationBarriers To CommunicationEtiquettes In CommunicationCommunication In An OrganisationPart B: Honing Communication SkillsChapter 2: Reading SkillsSpeed Reading/ Culling Out IdeasSummary/Precis Writing Chapter 3: Interpretation SkillsVocabulary  Chapter 4: Paralinguistic SkillsNon-Verbal CommunicationChapter 5: Retention SkillsMnemonic DevicesTaking NotesChapter 6: Listening SkillsListening, Understanding And RespondingChapter 7: Speaking SkillsExpression OfPronunciation And Word StressConducting And Participation In MeetingsGroup Discussions Interviews IntroductionsPresentations – Paper And Powerpoint Public Speaking / Spoken Communication Speeches Tele/Video ConferencingVoice SystemsVoice Training Chapter 8: Writing SkillsCreativity, Fluency, Logicality, ExpressionCommon Grammatical ErrorsPunctuation Simple Spelling RulesPart C: DraftingArticles Email Fax LettersMaking Notes MemosNotices, Agenda, Minutes, Resolutions Noting References/Bibliography Project/ Research Proposals Public NoticeReports Resume DraftingSms Statement Of PurposeTestimonials/Reference Letters