●本辯論系列書共有三冊，目的在教你如何有效溝通。首先要能在公開場合說出一番很得體的話，其次知道如何藉由有說服力的理由與寫例，支持或反駁某項意見和看法，最後則是學習討論問題的技巧和步驟。●內容特色
．各項生動插圖，讓你在輕鬆自然情境中習得演講、辯論和討論的要訣。
．同時進行聽說讀寫四技的訓練，讓你曉得如何構思周延和表達合宜。●Getting Ready for Speech is a basic level speech and presentation text with a proven step-by-step learner-friendly format. Each unit develops both language skills and speech skills. Getting Ready for Speech introduces grammar, vocabulary, listening skills, and reading skills, along with speech delivery and organizational skills. This book combines all the benefits of a core textbook with those of a public speaking text.●Features：
A wide variety of sample speeches
A range of interesting activity types
Grammar summary pages at the end of each unit
Carefully controlled and recycled language
Topics appealing to teenagers and young adults
A simple, vivid, and fun layout packed with illustrations
Audio recording included
．各項生動插圖，讓你在輕鬆自然情境中習得演講、辯論和討論的要訣。
．同時進行聽說讀寫四技的訓練，讓你曉得如何構思周延和表達合宜。●Getting Ready for Speech is a basic level speech and presentation text with a proven step-by-step learner-friendly format. Each unit develops both language skills and speech skills. Getting Ready for Speech introduces grammar, vocabulary, listening skills, and reading skills, along with speech delivery and organizational skills. This book combines all the benefits of a core textbook with those of a public speaking text.●Features：
A wide variety of sample speeches
A range of interesting activity types
Grammar summary pages at the end of each unit
Carefully controlled and recycled language
Topics appealing to teenagers and young adults
A simple, vivid, and fun layout packed with illustrations
Audio recording included