How to Write and Speak Better

by Reader's Digest Association

The purpose of this book is to help everyone who has ever felt the need to communicate more effectively. It is a practical guide to the better use of the English language and begins with the foundations - grammar. There are quizzes and "test yourself" panels and examples of the way language is used in books, newspapers and official documents. It shows how to keep language vivid and build a wide vocabulary. It gives examples of letters for all occasions, from applying for a job to replying to a formal invitation. There are tips on how to write or set out a report, write an essay or complain about faulty goods in a way that will achieve results. It gives advice on public speaking and interviews and it gives access to more than 2000 words that are often misspelt or mispronounced or are easily confused with one another.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction, Reference, Language, Self Help, Textbooks, Communication

624 pages, Hardcover

First published April 18, 1991

About the author

The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. is a global media and direct marketing company based in Chappaqua, New York, best known for its flagship publication founded in 1922, Reader's Digest. The company's headquarters are in New York City, where it moved from Pleasantville, New York.

The company was founded by DeWitt and Lila Wallace in 1922 with the first publication of Reader's Digest magazine, but has grown to include a diverse range of magazines, books, music, DVDs and online content.

Reviews

[blereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book! As soon as I read the Capote reference, it completely won me over.

[Lelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bagus banget !

Isinya adalah bagaimana harus menulis surat untuk semua tingkatan, dari sejak rakyat biasa, sampai cardinal, ambassador, pope, dan President.

Juga berbagai macam contoh surat, invitation, etc yang polite dan benar...

Terima kasih kepada Puruhitosari yang sudah berbaik hati memberikan buku ini untuk saya.....

[Nandakishore Mridula · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Reader's Digest book that is actually some use. I picked up a lot of tips for writing good English from this. And it's very readable.

[Munazza malik]

how can i read this book online her?

[Thembekile Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I ever read.It is one of the greatest top books in the world and I pity those who will never read it as I hope for many to find the wisdom teasured in it.

[Con Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great reference. A bit dated, but covers the most important topics. Pity one doesn't find people who make any effort when writing an email. Quite atrocious.

[Haseeb Hassan · Rating 5 out of 5]

best book

[Eskay Theaters & Smart Homes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having access to these RD books in the pre-internet era was the equivalent of 10 extra vocabulary points

[Harsh Vardhan]

If any of you, is still looking for this book, and can’t find a way to read it. Drop me an email at hrshvrdhnup@gmail.com

[Ma Il-seok (마일석) - Miles · Rating 4 out of 5]

It covers everything from grammar and style to the art of persuasion, offering actionable advice that can immediately improve your verbal and written communication. It's concise, easy to follow, and perfect for both beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

[Saurabh Bajaj · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful book

[Sania · Rating 5 out of 5]

i want to improve my writing skills

[Saba Hafiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just want to read it.

[Iftikhar]

fine

[Shayankayani · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is very intersting regards to increasing english knowledge

[Iqra Ayoub · Rating 1 out of 5]

want to read this book online

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is not what I thought it was

[Vikram Chouhan]

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[Saqib Khan · Rating 4 out of 5]

great advice!

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up as a reference book while I was pumping out CVs after university. Very helpful.

[Aasif Mastoi]

Write Better, Speak Better

[Hiralalkhan]

good

[Xain Mirza]

ok

[Asghar · Rating 5 out of 5]

books are goods but method of reading i cannot understand

[Bikshu · Rating 2 out of 5]

ok

[Asif Khan]

good

[Simon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Bible of English language and communication. A rare excellence and dept. The kind of books that was not written to make monetary profit but to profit mankind.

[Shahzad RafiQue]

I Want To Read This book.

[Ameer Khattak]

It well help me..

[Muzammal Nay]

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