Compelling American Conversations Fact Sheet

• Develops conversation and discussion skills for Intermediate American English Language Learners
• Includes 15 thematic chapters on living in the United States
• Asks over 400 direct and indirect questions with focused vocabulary
• Introduces 120 proverbs from the U.S and around the world
• Builds both authentic fluency (and research skills) with 15 online “search and share” exercises
• Includes question writing exercises with focused vocabulary
• Teaches students how to paraphrase proverbs and quotations
• Creates more confident American English speakers and positive classroom memories
• Improves English speaking skills through conversations, class discussions, and presentations
• Emphasizes both practical and academic vocabulary – and includes Academic word list
• Features “agree/disagree and why” reaction exercises to 150 quotations
• Indexes both quotations by speaker and proverbs by nationality for convenient student use
• Deploys intermediate vocabulary – and expands vocabulary awareness
• Focuses vocabulary for both practical and academic purposes
• Paraphrases American proverbs – and others from around the world
• Offers “Agree/Disagree and Explain” reaction exercises to classic and modern quotations often used to prepare for TOEFL and IELTS exams
• Includes the Academic Word List
• ISBN: 978-1468158366 (Amazon); 978-0982617892 (Ingram, Baker & Taylor)
• 124 Pages
• $22.50 U.S. with discounts available for class sets
• Soon to be available as an eBook. E-ISBN: 978-0984798506

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