Sarah Shepherd – författare

Clearer pronunciation for better communicationIf your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You’ll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand.Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on.Collins Work on your Accent features: Thirty-eight units on the main consonant and vowel sounds in EnglishAdvice on rhythm, stress and pitchExpanded connected speech section, with extensive practice and pronunciation exercisesClear illustrations and photos show the correct positions to produce accurate soundsAudio and video, available to download free, provides clear model pronunciationA diagnostic quiz to identify areas to work onLearn from the ‘Common mistakes’ sections in every unitCEF level B1-C2Suitable for self-study and classroom use.

“This will be a very useful book for all health care trainees, helping them to deliver excellent patient-centred care. [This book] has a clear and engaging style, lots of brilliant activities, tips and examples, with up to date theories and evidence throughout.”Jo Hart, Professor of Health Professional Education & Health Psychologist, Head of the Division of Medical Education, University of Manchester, UK.“This engaging and accessible guide to consultation skills draws on a scientific understanding of human behaviour to share expertise with and support those providing healthcare consultations.”Susan Michie, Professor of Health Psychology and Director of the Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London.Consultation Skills blends the theories of behaviour change with practical clinical communication and motivational interviewing skills, enabling students to understand the theoretical foundations and know how to apply them in real-world healthcare scenarios.Bringing together clinical communication skills and behaviour change in one source, this book  eliminates the need for students to refer to multiple sources, thus streamlining their learning process and providing a holistic understanding of these topics.Consultation Skills will also remain a useful reference guide for students after qualification, as they embark in their professional careers.Key features of this book include:Integrates clinical communication skills and behaviour change theoryIncorporates the most up-to-date theories and techniquesIncludes engaging pedagogical features (case studies, reflective activities and knowledge application activities) to enhance student learningComprehensive content in one sourcePost-qualification utilityDrawing on the most up-to-date theories and techniques, this book equips students with the latest theoretical foundations and practical skills to become the healthcare professionals of the future.Jacqueline F. Lavallée is a lecturer at the University of Manchester, UK, and a Health Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, where she works with individuals to support them in making behaviour changes to improve their health and wellbeing. She has always had an interest in health behaviours and the role of psychology in health and illness. Sarah C. Shepherd is a senior lecturer at the University of Manchester, UK, where she leads the clinical communication component of the MBChB. She has a background in health psychology and has been working in the field of clinical communication in medical education for 10 years.