Teaching discussions, lectures, advisory situations, and practicing presentations with students: daily school life is characterized by oral communication. For life and learning at school to be successful, effective and appropriate communication is an essential prerequisite. Roland W. Wagner, a speech educator with many years of experience in teacher training, presents this guide in the StandardWissen Lehramt series, which helps aspiring teachers become familiar with the verbal competencies that are crucial for their profession. Additionally, the book is a valuable resource for teaching effective speaking and successfully managing various conversational situations – from class presentations to job interviews.