This is a complete, systematic approach to teaching and learning basic conversation skills in English. The book is comprised of 26 lessons which guide students through the use of 18 functions and 70 phrases and grammar patterns related to the functions. Students progressively master 24 interaction patterns and learn to combine functional phrases into sophisticated conversation moves. This product has been play-tested over 10 years and by 15 teachers in ESL and EFL contexts.
This is a complete, systematic approach to teaching and learning basic conversation skills in English. The book is comprised of 26 lessons which guide students through the use of 18 functions and 70 phrases and grammar patterns related to the functions. Students progressively master 24 interaction patterns and learn to combine functional phrases into sophisticated conversation moves. This product has been play-tested over 10 years and by 15 teachers in ESL and EFL contexts.