PART – 1 : COMMUNICATION

1. Communication :
i. Introduction
ii. Main Steps inherent to all Communication
iii. Process of Communication
iv. Categories / Modes of Communication
(A) Based on Communication Channel
• Verbal
• Non-Verbal
• Visual
(B) Based on Purpose & style
• Formal
• Informal (Grapevine)
v. Types of Communication Network & Importance
• Vertical
• Circuit
• Chain
• Wheel & Spoke
• Star
vi. Characteristics of effective Communication
vii. Barriers in Communication
viii. Exercise (Question – Answers)

PART – 2 : SENTENCE TYPES AND WORD POWER

2. Grammar – Sentence Types :
(Direct Indirect Speech, Active – Passive Voice)
i. Tenses
ii. Terms (Definition)
iii. Phrase, Clause & Sentence
iv. Main Parts of a Sentence
• Subject
• Predicate
• Direct Object
• Indirect Object
• Object of the Preposition
• Verb (Types)
• Phrases (Types)
• Complements (Types)
• Exercises (Solved)
v. Classification of Sentences according to Structure
• Simple
• Compound
• Complex
• Complex / Compound
• Exercises (Solved)
vi. Clause Analysis
• Noun Clause
• Adjective Clause
• Adverb Clause
• Exercise (Solved)
vii. Active & Passive Voice
• Definition
• Rules with examples
• Exercises (Solved & Unsolved)
viii. Direct and Indirect Speech
• Definition
• Rules with Examples
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

3. Vocabulary :
A. Synonyms and Antonyms types
• Relational
• Graded
• Complementary
• Examples
B. Root of Words
• Definition and Examples
C. Collocations
• Meaning and Exercises
D. Connotations
• Definition and Examples
E. Denotation
• Definition and Examples
• Positive, Negative and Neutral Connotation
• Solved Exercise
F. Prefix and Suffix
• Meaning with Examples
G. Phrasal Verbs
• Meaning and Exercise
H. Idioms
• Meaning and Exercise
I. Difference between
• Phrasal Verbs and Idioms
J. Jargon Term
• Definition and Examples

PART – 3 : COMPREHENSION PASSAGES & NOTE MAKING

4. Comprehension Passages :
• Goals
• Strategies for attempting passages successfully
• Vocabulary enhancement Suggestions
• Passages (Solved)
• Passages for Practice

5. Note Making :
• Definition
• Styles of Note Making
i. Linear
ii. Non-linear
• Tips for Note Making
i. Reading
ii. Planning
iii. Writing
• Format
• Abbreviations
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

PART – 4 : DEVELOPING WRITING SKILLS

6. Writing Skills :
A. Introduction to Basics of Writing
• Goals
• Objectives
• Components of Language
• Steps for writing
• Graphic Examples
• Styles of Writing
i. Expositary
ii. Persuasive / Argumentive
iii. Descriptive
iv. Narrative
v. Examples

7. Precis Writing and Summary Writing :
• Difference
• Procedure
• Questions for Practice

8. Article Writing :
• Definition
• Published in
i. News Paper
ii. Magazine
iii. Journal
• Topics discussed’
• Written for Wide Audience
• Format
• Examples

9. Report Writing :
• Definition
• Types
i. News Paper Report
ii. Magazine Reports
iii. Official Report
• Features
• Format
• Solved and Unsolved Exercise

10. Formal Letters, Circulars and Memo Writing :
(A) Formal Letters (Part I)
• Format
• Types of Letters
i. Enquiry Letter
ii. Order Letter
iii. Complaint Letter
iv. Reply to Complaint Letter
v. Recovery Letter
vi. Promotion Letter
vii. Sales Letter
viii. Cover Letter
• Solved and Unsolved Exercise
(B) Formal Circulars and Memo Writing (Part II)
• Definition
• Format
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises
Memo Letters (Business Memo)
• Definition
• Format
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

11. Formail Mails :
• Types
i. Informal Mails
ii. Semiformal Mails
iii. Formal Mail
• Format
• CC and BCC Explanation
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises

12. Resume Writing :
• Definition – Types
• Format of different Resume
i. Chronological Resume
ii. Functional Resume
iii. Combination Resume
• Solved and Unsolved Exercises with Cover Letter

13. Agenda, Minutes of Meeting :
ATR – Action Taken Report
A. Agenda
• Definition
• Objectives
• Exercise (Solved)
B. Minutes of Meetings
• Definition
• Types of Meetings
i. Organizational Meeting
ii. Operational Meeting
• Exercises (Solved)
C. (ART) Action Taken Report
• Definition
• Exercises (Solved)
• Questions for Practice