Reader's Digest: How to Write and Speak Better

by Reader's Digest Association (Editor), John Ellison Kahn (Editor), Andrew Kerr-Jarrett (Associate Editor)

This self-help book, designed for both personal and commercial use, is divided into four parts. It starts with grammar, demonstrated through quizzes and "test yourself" panels. Part two gives examples of letters for all occasions. Part three explains how to improve the voice for public speaking and interviews. Finally, part four is a practical word guide, giving access to over 2,000 words that are often misspelt, mispronounced or easily confused with one another.

Genres: Writing, Reference, Nonfiction, Language, Self Help, Journalism, International Relations

655 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

[Vijay Chengappa]

Remember reading this book as a young kid, and over time subconsciously imbibing good form in my written and spoken language despite not paying attention in school. Parents; do keep stuff like this lying around home, you never know what kids can pick up.

[blereader]

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

[Sulaiman A.Wahab]

This book proves my feeling was right.

I mean I know there's something about language that changed, that it entered new level. You don't write 'Write Better, Speak Better' today right?

--- You Can Not Reading These Below (I Just Want Said The 1st Phrase Above And The Second Paragraph (Below) Just To Tell You A Secret) ---

And most average teachers are dumb enough to tell their students it was wrong and old gov management style/like was used and forced to use on students. Man I was standard 4 that time and every adult disagree with me except brilliant one (or when they were not at school. Hmm, wonder.. lol).

This book proves what I'm feeling is right. No wonder some said - 'School steal your child'. Lol

I liked the way people going to be more awesome! :)

[Lelly]

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]

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]

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]

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]

best book

[Vijay Chengappa]

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]

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]

beautiful book

[Sania]

i want to improve my writing skills

[Saba Hafiz]

I just want to read it.

[Iftikhar]

fine

[Shayankayani]

this is very intersting regards to increasing english knowledge

[Iqra Ayoub]

want to read this book online

[Katy Lovejoy]

This is not what I thought it was

[Vikram Chouhan]

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[Sahishnu Majumdar]

A good guide for intermediate students of English

[Amar]

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[Kiet]

marked as to read

[Syam Ahmedarino]

It's one of the best language learning book (english) I ever read.

[Manish]

good for speak and write english

[Saqib Khan]

great advice!

[Mark]

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

[Ahmed]

Reader's Digest: How to Write and Speak Better

[Aasif Mastoi]

Write Better, Speak Better

[Roop Lal]

fine