This is the fifth edition of a popular book that provides a unique set of tools designed to enhance an individual's success in communicati0n in a foreign language environment. The devices presented allow the speaker of a foreign language to demonstrate the level of his/her language more impressively, so impressively, in fact, that it appears that the speaker's language itself has improved overnight. These techniques were developed and tested by the author with adult professionals in such varied fields as journalism, diplomacy, government, and international business. Many of these professionals have attested to the efficacy of these tools in their own columns.
Betty Lou Leaver Books
This author deeply engages with the research and development of language proficiency. Her work centers on methods for second language acquisition and achieving professional-level competence in foreign languages. Through her publications and teaching, she strives to push the boundaries of understanding and effectively utilizing language learning processes in diverse international settings. Her extensive background in linguistic research, including significant time in the Soviet Union, and her broad consulting experience across numerous countries lend her work a unique depth and practical relevance.
