Compelling American Conversations: Questions and Quotations for
Intermediate American English Language Learners from Chimayo Press
helps American immigrants and international students develop their
fluency skills and academic vocabulary through conversation
exercises. Each chapter includes two sets of conversation
questions, vocabulary review, short writing exercises, paraphrasing
exercises with proverbs, a discussion activity around pithy
quotations, and an online "Search and Share" activity. Focusing on
both daily experiences and American culture through proverbs,
quotations, and speaking exercises, the materials help intermediate
English language learners explore their lives, learn common
American sayings and expressions, and develop vital discussion
skills. The 15 topical chapters include: Opening Moves; Going
Beyond Hello; Making and Breaking Habits; Studying English; Being
Yourself; Choosing and Keeping Friends; Playing and Watching
Sports; Talking About American Television; Celebrating American
Holidays; Being Stylish; Handling Stress; Practicing Job
Interviews; Valuing Money and Finding Bargains; Exploring American
Cities and Seeing Our World With Photographs. The "Resources and
Notes" appendix includes the academic word list, supplemental
worksheets, bibliographical references, author biographies and
indices to proverbs and quotations. Designed primarily for
community college ESL and adult education students, this flexible
ESL textbook can be used by high school English language learners
(ELL) and intensive English programs. Compelling American
Conversations, is the third title in the Compelling Conversations
series, most known for the original fluency-focused advanced ESL
textbook, Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on
Timeless Topics (2006).
General
Imprint: |
Chimayo Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2012 |
First published: |
July 2012 |
Authors: |
Erich Roth
• Toni Aberson
|
As told to: |
Hal Bogotch
|
Dimensions: |
279 x 216 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
136 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-9826178-9-2 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-9826178-9-5 |
Barcode: |
9780982617892 |
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