Compelling Conversations – Vietnam: Speaking Exercises for Vietnamese Learners of English
(2nd Edition)

Authors: Theresa Nguyen, Eric H. Roth

“Compelling Conversations is a text that encourages multiculturalism, that is flexible enough to use for all ages of advanced English language learners, and that gives a personally relevant, tailored experience for advanced Vietnamese ELLs to formulate their opinions in anticipation of present and future communications with English speakers…. I recommend this book as a backbone for a lively conversation class.”

— Sarah Elizabeth Snyder, Teaching English as a Second Language –  Electronic Journal
(Compelling Conversations – Vietnam – 1st edition)

Become who you want to be – in English!

Compelling Conversations – Vietnam: Speaking Exercises for Vietnamese Learners of English is the second edition of Compelling Conversations – Vietnam- Vietnam: Speaking Exercises for Vietnamese Learners of Englishand Quotations for Advanced Vietnamese English Language Learners. Based on our original and highly successful English as a Second Language (ESL) textbook, Compelling Conversations, this unique ELT textbook was created specifically for Vietnamese learners of English in the United States. This fluency-focused second edition includes 14 revised thematic chapters to create quality conversations, interview questions, pronunciation exercises, and paraphrasing exercises of traditional proverbs to create hours of English conversation and class discussions. It also expands work knowledge and academic vocabulary with communicative activities focused around the study of common prefixes and suffixes.

The conversation book also includes cultural tips for international students and immigrants. Students gain greater fluency, confidence, and vocabulary in communicative activities. Adult and community college students share opinions, build critical thinking skills, and create authentic conversations.