Basic Language Skills
Unit I : Grammar……………………………………………………………………. 9
1.1 Sentence Structures/Patterns
1.2 Subject – Verb agreement
1.3 Tenses
Unit II : Vocabulary………………………………………………………………. 44
2.1 Synonyms and Antonyms
2.2 Homonyms
2.3 One-word substitutes
2.4 Idioms
2.5 Suffixes and prefixes
2.6 Collocations
Unit III : Speaking for Different Purpose……………………………….. 69
a) Meeting and Greeting People
3.1 Introducing your Self
3.2 Introducing People to One another
3.3 Apologies and Responses
3.4 Agreeing and Disagreeing
3.5 General Speaking Strategies
b) Group Discussion, Interview and Interviewing Skills
3.1 Initiating a Group Discussion
3.2 Continuing a Group Discussion
3.3 Concluding Group Discussion
3.4 Preparing for an Interview
3.5 Facing an Interview
3.6 Interviewing Techniques
c) Presentation Skills
3.1 Kinds of Presentation
3.2 Structuring Content
3.3 Visual Aids
3.4 The Language of Presentations
3.5 Making a Presentation

SEMESTER – II
Unit I : Forms of Writing………………………………………………………111
1.1 Letter Writing
1.2 Writing Resume
1.3 Report Writing
1.4 Notice/ Agenda and Minutes
1.5 Email
1.6 Blog Writing
Unit II : Soft Skills………………………………………………………………. 166
a) Introduction to Soft Skills
2.1 Definitions and Nature
2.2 Soft Skill vs Hard Skill
2.3 Importance of Soft Skill
2.4 Types of Soft Skill
b) Soft Skills in Career Prospects
2.1 Role of Soft Skills in Professional Success
2.2 Time and Stress Management
2.3 Decision Making and Moral values
2.4 Leadership Skills and Team Building
2.5 Negotiation Skills and Etiquettes
Unit III : Business Communication………………………………………. 195
3.1 Nature and Importance of Business Communication
3.2 Process of Communication
3.3 Types of Communication
3.4 Channels of Communication
3.5 Digital Communication