Talking For Success: The Secret Codes of Conversation

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Talking For Success by Dr. Jonathan Clifton In this practical and eye-opening guide, linguistics expert Jonathan Clifton cracks the secret codes of spoken language used by successful speakers to achieve their aims, and explains how you can use them in your own life. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Imagine if you could always get what you want – just by speaking well. For decades academics have been slowly cracking the secret codes of spoken language used by successful speakers to achieve their aims. Now in this practical and eye-opening guide, Jonathan Clifton, a linguistics expert who has been decoding language for decades, identifies these below-the-radar tactics, explaining how and why they work. And he sets out 100 ways to successfully apply these secret codes of spoken language yourself, and achieve your goals in life, love and work. Debate, small talk, negotiation, advertising, apologies, presentations, and news interviews, all are revealed in Dr Cliftons prescription for conversational joy. Dr Clifton, an associate professor at the Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France, France, has been teaching communication to students at universities in Europe and India for the past 25 years. However, he has come to realise that academics are often writing only for each other and their work is often obscure and inaccessible to a wider public. To spread the practical benefits of linguistics, he is bringing his research insights to a popular audience in a clear and jargon-free manner. His message is that if you want to improve your communication skills, you must study how other people use language as they go about their daily business. Then youll be able to crack the codes of conversation for yourself – and talk your way to success. Imagine what a difference that could make to your life. Just by applying some thought and the right words. Reviews "Drawing from years of research and university teaching, Jonathan Clifton masterfully guides the reader through the secret codes of conversation - without the academic jargon. Through easy-to-follow examples taken from contemporary scenarios, this book encourages you to notice the subtlest of cues in language, and it equips you with concrete communication strategies, one hundred of them to be specific. From celebrity interviews to police negotiations, from adverts to everyday chatter - if you ever wondered how people really communicate and how they achieve their goals, you wont be able to put this book down!" – Erika Darics, language consultant and Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. "Jonathan Clifton is an outstanding scholar, as his many academic publications attest. Yet, what makes him truly stand out from the academic crowd is his ability to translate complex analyses into plain language. Combine this with an excellent nose for captivating cases, and you have a recipe for success, as this book shows! Because seriously, who wouldnt want to know how to crack the language codes as used by the likes of Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, and Meghan and Harry?!" – Dorien Van De Mieroop, Professor of Linguistics, Leuven University, Belgium." "This wise book resonates with academics and professionals by showing how communication shapes reality. "TALKING FOR SUCCESS: The Secret Codes of Conversation and How to Master Them" is a one-of-a-kind guide to communication strategy that is both specific and actionable. These very valuable insights are also rooted in strong research but shared in an engaging and conversational tone. To boot, the candid, and sometimes humorous delivery, is a fun read. I highly recommend it!" – Jacqueline Mayfield, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Management, Texas A & M International University. Co-Editor, the International Journal of Business Communication Conversation analysis is a challenging topic to tackle, particularly for nonacademic audiences, since it focuses on the sometimes tedious analysis of discrete talk. By selecting situations drawn from popular culture that many are familiar with, Clifton makes this analysis interesting and entertaining, without getting bogged down in transcription codes and other arcane details of the approach. For that reason, this text would be an excellent introduction to students and practitioners of the usefulness of conversation analysis and its techniques, both for research and practical language use. – Robyn C. Walker, University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, USA, Business and Professional Communication Quarterly Author Biography Dr Jonathan Clifton is a conversation analyst. He is an associate professor at the Université Polytechnic Hauts-de-France, Valenciennes, France and an associate editor of the International Journal of Business Communication. For more than 20 years, he has taught business communication at various European universities. He is the author of over 50 academic articles on communication, edited numerous collections, and has co-authored two books. He has a doctorate in applied linguistics. This is his first work for a popular market, in which he explains the science of language. Table of Contents Why read this book? 10 1. Introduction 13 PART ONE: ANALYSES OF REAL-LIFE TALK 22 2. Courtroom talk 25 3. Apologising 36 4. The sales pitch 47 5. Debating 56 6. Doing teacher-talk in debate 64 7. Advertising 74 8. Threatening 81 9. Negotiating 90 10. Being a good person 98 11. Remembering 105 12. Talking history 116 13. Telling tales of the unexpected 124 14. Telling war stories 137 15. Presenting 146 16. Public speaking – when it goes right 156 17. Public speaking – when it goes wrong 16518. Doing chaos 173 19. Making small talk – when it goes right 181 20. Making small talk – when it goes wrong 189 21. Being polite and impolite 198 22. Team Talk 208 23. Having and showing knowledge 216 24. Talking twaddle 225 PART TWO: LANGUAGE ADVICE 233 THE SECRET CODES: 100 ways of talking for success 235 Review "We have all been waiting for a book like this. With a rare kind of clear analysis and a wide variety of real speech cases, Jonathan Clifton convincingly demonstrates what speakers are doing with language to achieve a certain effect. The reader will also find a substantial reference set of tools and strategies, well-explained and ready for use in the readers own practices. Essential, I think, for business and communication students, journalists, teachers and everyone interested in communicating effectively." Katja Pelsmaekers, co-editor of Displaying Competence in Organizations and former lecturer of Business Communication at the University of Antwerp, Belgium."This book is a tour de force. Finally, a crystal-clear, razor-sharp and entertaining account of how the spoken word really works: in politics, law and the world of glamour, and in our everyday lives. Jonathan Clifton is one of a handful of linguists who manages to explain complex and critical scholarly findings without dumbing down." Geert Jacobs, Professor of Linguistics, Ghent University, Belgium "In this book, Jonathan Clifton takes up the challenge of explaining linguistics to non-linguists. From small talk to public speaking, from advertising to team talk, the author shows how language actually works, drawing on real-life examples. The book is refreshing and accessible to all, and will help us, readers, to develop our awareness of language so that we can adopt our strategies to become better communicators. I warmly recommend the book!" Annelise Ly, Associate Professor of Professional and Intercultural Communication, Norwegian School of Economics, Norway."At last, a book about how language works that is for everyone! While based on rigorous academic scholarship, this book leaves the Ivory Tower behind and provides fascinating insights into the complexities of language without being technical or boring! Its accessible and engaging writing style, together with informative and entertaining excerpts from celebrity interviews, political speeches, small talk while refuelling a plane, and police negotiations with a terrorist, make this book a joy to read. Not only does it illustrate how to master the code of talking effectively, but readers will also be equipped with 100 concrete strategies of how to improve their own language to talk for success." Stephanie Schnurr, Professor of Linguistics, Warwick University, England."This book is a must have! It deals with language, how it is used, and how to use it better. Jonathan Clifton adopts a novel format, beginning with the in-depth but to-the-point analysis of 24 contemporary instances of spoken language. I particularly like the way these examples cover such a range of contexts and purposes. These lead on to "100 strategies" which cleverly apply theory in order to help readers improve their communication skills. The author draws on his expertise as a conversational analyst, and his up-beat prose also guarantees a very enjoyable read. A precious resource for teachers, but, first and foremost, a book for everyone." Fiona Rossette-Crake, Professor of English Linguistics, Université Paris Nanterre, France"Drawing from years of research and university teaching, Jonathan Clifton masterfully guides the reader through the secret codes of conversation - without the academic jargon. Through easy-to-follow examples taken from contemporary scenarios, this book encourages you to notice the subtlest of cues in language, and it equips you with concrete communication strategies, one hundred of them to be specific. From celebrity interviews to police negotiations, from adverts to everyday chatter - if you ever wondered how people really communicate and how they achieve their goals, you wont be able to put this book down!" Erika Darics, language consultant and Professor of Applied Linguistics, University of Groningen, The Netherlands."Jonathan Clifton is an outstanding scholar, as his many academic publications attest. Yet, what makes him truly stand out from the academic crowd is his ability to translate complex analyses into plain language. Combine this with an excellent nose for captivating cases, and you have a recipe for success, as this book shows! Because seriously, who wouldnt want to know how to crack the language codes as used by the likes of Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and Meghan and Harry?!" Dorien Van De Mieroop, Professor of Linguistics, Leuven University, Belgium. "This wise book resonates with academics and professionals by showing how communication shapes reality. "TALKING FOR SUCCESS: The Secret Codes of Conversation and How to Master Them" is a one-of-a-kind guide to communication strategy that is both specific and actionable. These very valuable insights are also rooted in strong research but shared in an engaging and conversational tone. To boot, the candid, and sometimes humorous delivery, is a fun read. I highly recommend it!" Jacqueline Mayfield, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Management, Texas A & M International University. Co-Editor, the International Journal of Business Communication Notably, Cliftons unique, entertaining, and useful observations engage scholars and professionals through a contextual deep dive into how spoken language choices co-create both positive and negative impacts. We give enthusiastic recommendation for this book based on its solid expertise, relevance, and applicability. For scholars, the book models several appropriate methods which uncover new research questions and findings. For professionals, Talking for Success certainly provides a valuable guide to the implicit and explicit rules of thumb organizational communication behaviors, while being devoid of platitudes Jacqueline and Milton Mayfield, The International Journal of Business Communication (IJBC)Conversation analysis is a challenging topic to tackle, particularly for nonacademic audiences, since it focuses on the sometimes tedious analysis of discrete talk. By selecting situations drawn from popular culture that many are familiar with, Clifton makes this analysis interesting and entertaining, without getting bogged down in transcription codes and other arcane details of the approach. For that reason, this text would be an excellent introduction to students and practitioners of the usefulness of conversation analysis and its techniques, both for research and practical language use. It is also useful as an introduction to instructors, students, and researchers who are unfamiliar with conversation analysis techniques who would like to understand some of the fundamentals. Robyn C. Walker, University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, USA, Business and Professional Communication Quarterly Details ISBN1914487281 Author Dr. Jonathan Clifton Publisher Canbury Press Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781914487286 Format Paperback Subtitle The Secret Codes of Conversation – and How to Master Them Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General ISBN-10 1914487281 Publication Date 2024-03-28 Imprint Haythorp Books UK Release Date 2024-03-28 Pages 308 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:159044714;

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