The basic questions of theory of rhetoric and practice of live performances, business commonunication, culture and art of speech are illuminated in a book. The special attention is spared to the methods of preparation of different live performances, and also ability to conduct a structural dialogue and discussion. She can serve as train aid, aimed at forming of practical skills and effective increase of general speech culture by means of the special exercises.This book reflecting the generalized experience of the Russian and foreign specialists is of interest for the wide circle of readers, wishing to learn to talk it is beautiful, correct and convincing.