Compelling Conversations : Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics

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This book is perfect for engaging conversation for ESL students in conversation clubs, private tutors, and English Conversation Courses! How can I keep a fluent conversation going? What questions should I ask? What vocabulary words are needed? How can I show agreement or disagreement, in a lively, yet polite way? How can I express my experiences in a clear manner? How can I have better, more engaging conversations in English? Compelling Conversations addresses these issues for both native and non-native speakers.

This book contains 45 chapters that include 30 or more questions, 10 or more targeted vocabulary words, a few proverbs, and ten or more quotations. Each chapter focuses on a promising conversation topic. The questions allow the reader to practice exchanging experiences and ideas in a natural style.

Here are some quotes from mentors in the field: "A wonderful source of materials triggering authentic (not stilted) communication." Dr. Sharon Myers, American Language Institute, University of Southern California. "This book is excellent! Both teachers and students love it." Marina Gldshteyn, Director of CES College. "I wish I had written this book! It will provide students with hours of conversation practice." Nina Ito, Coordinator of American Language Institute, California State University of Long Beach, and co-author of the Great Bingo Book.