Compelling Conversations

Summary: The major difference in teaching kids and teaching adults is that adults need to be able to converse effectively with other English speaking adults and not just learn the language. This textbook helps students improve their fluency and conversation skills by showing them how to share their own life experiences and reflections. The primary focus of this book is the speaking and oral aspects of learning English for advanced ESL students.

Highlights:

• One of the best features of the book is that it has thematic chapters filled with proverbs and quotations to fuel discussion in the classroom which encourages critical thinking.
• Each chapter has a different theme ranging from exploring daily habits to meager annoyances.
• After each activity, there is a “the conversation continues” section with a list of quotations pertaining to the subject matter.

  Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the conversation. – Dwight MacDonald

  Keep it light, bright and polite.– English Proverb

  Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.– Theodore Roosevelt