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**From BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos and host of the forthcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast 'Communicating with Ros Atkins'**

'A great read for polishing your communication skills' FORBES
'For all those who want their audiences to listen and understand' JEREMY…

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My best non-fiction read of the year. Ros Atkins is known for his 'explainers' on the BBC, where he manages to convey all the key points of complex situations in a logical way and in only a few minutes, without notes. This is his book to help you do the same thing - or to structure your essay or speech in a logical and helpful way. He writes like he speaks, so it's clear and easy to follow, without any rambling sentences. But the main thing I liked was the practical, step-by-step instructions for constructing a talk that will flow…

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