Let's Talk in English: A Practical Guide to Speaking Fluent English

Manish Gupta

Oct 2015 · Penguin UK

About this ebook

Do you shy away from situations that require you to speak in English? Do you wish to command an army of words at a moment’s notice? Filled with innovative and practical learning devices, this book is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of reading, writing and speaking English. As a learner who has spent many years navigating the treacherous slopes of the language, Manish Gupta understands the challenges faced by an Indian learner. He recounts his own struggles and narrates his interactions with people to outline tips and tricks to improve vocabulary, pronunciation and spoken English.

About the author

Manish Gupta is a leadership consultant, facilitator and trainer. When not providing consultancy advice to companies, this ex-banker examines the vagaries and idiosyncrasies of the English language. He also likes trivia, travelling, adventure sports, delving into human psychology and giving professorial discourses to colleagues, family and friends—practically anyone who can give him a patient hearing. He debuted as an author with English Bites! (Penguin Books India, New Delhi, 2012)—an unconventional and fun way of gaining proficiency in English, with focus on vocabulary, pronunciation, and spoken skills. An engineering graduate of PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, and with an MBA degree from XLRI, Jamshedpur, he lives in Mumbai with his wife Deepali, a medical professional, and their daughters Tamanna and Prakriti.