Anthony Manning Books

A three-level (B1+ to C1) integrated skills course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses.

Transferable Academic Skills Module 11: Presentations is part of the Garnet Education Transferable Academic Skill Kit, which was shortlisted for the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2008. This flexible learning resource is designed to develop essential transferable skills that enhance students' success in higher education. Suitable for both students and teachers, the TASK series offers a reliable teaching and learning tool across various academic disciplines. It includes exercises that connect theory to practice, equipping students with a skill framework applicable in diverse contexts, both academic and beyond. TASK can be utilized as a complete course or through individual modules tailored to specific needs. Developed by the academic staff of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading, it contributes to the university's skills offerings for home and international students at all levels. Key features include familiarizing students with the presentation preparation process, teaching skills for group presentations, evaluating topic planning, and enhancing language and delivery skills. It also explores the use of visual aids and familiarizes students with presentation software. A boxed set of all twelve modules is also available.

Fay loves making The Friends' Hour for Studio Five, but her boss - Jason - is always angry with her. One day, a young man - Simon Jones - phones her show. Soon Fay must find Simon, and work hard to keep her job. Then her best friend - Wing - stops helping her. What can Fay do now? Can she and Wing stay friends?