Ellen Kahaner

Let's talk Being a great communicator can help teens succeed in all parts of life, especially at work. Through this straightforward guide, readers will learn the ins and outs of communicating effectively in any workplace setting. This accessible content covers the importance of being informed, the best ways to state a point or concern, and practical strategies to respond in a useful manner. With a focus on preparation and active listening, teens will learn to speak their minds and be heard.

This book encompasses the communication skills that are needed to be ready for work. These skills include reading with understanding, conveying ideas in writing, speaking so that others can understand, listening actively, and observing critically. Each chapter in the book deals with one or more of these skills, explaining what the skills are, why they are important for a job, how the skills can be improved, and some examples of jobs that require the skills and how they might be used in those jobs.