Business English and Conversation for the EFL-ESL Classroom
Business English and Conversation for the EFL-ESL Classroom

Author: Armando M. Aceituno

Publisher: Universal-Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781581127126

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Learning English can be fun. Learning how to use English correctly can be fun as well. This book has that purpose in mind: to turn the EFL or ESL classroom into a place where learning takes place through fun activities which accomplish their objective: fluency in spoken and written English. By having students use Business English and Conversation in class, the teacher will make them develop the four skills which are essential when learning another language: Listening Speaking Reading Writing To help the teacher lead his or her students towards attaining such fluency, the book contains hundreds of exercises of all kinds, including some which are optional. It also contains varied samples and recycling of all material. In an ideal EFL-ESL situation, the teacher will adapt the book to suit the needs of his or her students.

The Art of Teaching Speaking
The Art of Teaching Speaking

Author: Keith S. Folse

Publisher: University of Michigan Press

Published: 2006-04-06

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0472031651

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*What elements make a speaking activity successful? *Which tasks or activities really help build speaking fluency? *What does the research show regarding speaking activities? *What mistakes do ESL teachers often make in speaking activity design? In this highly accessible and practical resource, Keith S. Folse provides a wealth of information to help ESL/EFL teachers design and use speaking tasks that will actually improve students' speaking fluency. The book presents and discusses the relevant research and assessment issues and includes case studies from twenty different settings and classrooms around the world so that readers learn from others about the problems and successes of using various speaking activities. Teachers will find the chapters on Twenty Successful Activities and Ten Unsuccessful Activities particularly valuable. The successful activities are provided for classroom use and are reproducible. The book also contains five appendixes that explain what teachers need to know about vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar and how they affect the teaching of speaking. Samples of successful lesson plans and a list of resources useful for teaching speaking are also included. Keith S. Folse, Ph.D., is Coordinator, TESOL Programs, University of Central Florida (Orlando). He is the author of Vocabulary Myths (University of Michigan Press, 2004) and more than 35 second language textbooks, including texts on grammar, reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics
Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations on Timeless Topics

Author: Eric H. Roth

Publisher: Chimayo Press

Published: 2010-10-29

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0982617801

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This innovative ESL/EFL textbook helps advanced English language learners develop conversation skills and improve fluency by sharing experiences, reflecting on their lives, and discussing proverbs and quotations. The oral skills English textbook includes 45 thematic chapters, over 1,350 questions, 500 vocabulary words, 250 proverbs and American idioms, and 500 quotations. Designed for both adult education and intensive English language students, the conversations and activities deepen critical thinking skills and develop speaking skills essential to success in community college and university programs. Compelling Conversations has been used in classrooms in over 40 countries, recommended by English Teaching Professional magazine, adopted by conversation clubs and private English tutors, and enjoyed by thousands of English students.

Business English And Conversation For The Efl-Esl Classroom
Business English And Conversation For The Efl-Esl Classroom

Author: Armando Aceituno M.

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9789350041628

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LEARN THE NATURAL WAY by watching, listening, and repeating.· FUN and EASY to Use· Self-Paced· Effective Learning· Ability to watch· listen· Play and stop conversations at any pointAUDIOMATE SET....Learn on the go with your iPod/MP3/CD player.

Teaching Business English
Teaching Business English

Author: Mark Ellis

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 1994-05-19

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 9780194371674

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Gives background to the business learner's world and strategies for approaching the training task, focusing on the learner's professional knowledge and experience. This book is suitable for teachers, trainers, and course organizers in the field of Business English or considering a move into it.

Conversation Analysis and Second Language Pedagogy
Conversation Analysis and Second Language Pedagogy

Author: Jean Wong

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-08-03

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 0429947674

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Now in its second edition, this volume offers a strong synthesis of classic and current work in conversation analysis (CA), usefully encapsulated in a model of interactional practices that comprise interactional competence. Through this synthesis, Wong and Waring demonstrate how CA findings can help to increase language teachers’ awareness of the spoken language and suggest ways of applying that knowledge to teaching second language interaction skills. The Second Edition features: Substantial updates that include new findings on interactional practices Reconceptualized, reorganized, and revised content for greater accuracy, clarity, and readability Expanded key concepts glossary at the end of each chapter New tasks with more transcripts of actual talk New authors' stories The book is geared towards current and prospective second or foreign language teachers, material developers, and other language professionals, and assumes neither background knowledge of conversation analysis nor its connection to second language teaching. It also serves as a handy reference for those interested in key CA findings on social interaction.

Discussion Starters
Discussion Starters

Author: Keith S. Folse

Publisher: University of Michigan Press ELT

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Thirty-two lively topics to stimulate classroom discussion for advanced ESL students

71 Ways to Practice English Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners
71 Ways to Practice English Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners

Author: Jackie Bolen

Publisher:

Published: 2020-07-14

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781393458463

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Is your written English holding you back? What would it mean to your studies or career to be able to write quickly and accurately in English? The habits and study tips in 71 Ways to Practice English Writing: Tips for ESL/EFL Learners are designed to improve your written English quickly and easily. Jackie Bolen and Jennifer Booker Smith have nearly thirty years of experience teaching ESL/EFL. In this book, they have organized the advice they have given countless students to help reach their English writing goals from improving a test score, to getting a job, to writing a work report or email easily in English. In this book, you'll find out how reading more can improve your written English, where to find the best free resources online, and how to make the most of your study time. You'll also find some fun ideas for improving your writing. Pick up 71 Ways to Practice English Writing today and get started. Better English writing is in your future!

ESL Speaking Activities
ESL Speaking Activities

Author: Marc Roche

Publisher:

Published: 2020-08-11

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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About this ESL conversation book for adults: ESL speaking activities for busy teachersMake your TEFL lesson planning easier"ESL Speaking Activities: The Ultimate Book for Busy English Teachers. Intermediate to Advanced Conversation Book for Adults" is jam-packed full of speaking cards, worksheets and conversation cards to whip out whenever you want and make your TEFL lesson plans instantly easier. It includes 100+ instant games & activities for Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Online & Offline. Speaking is often the most intimidating part of English for many students, and it can be daunting as a teacher, when your students won't speak in class out of shyness or reluctance. This conversation book for adults will give you the tools needed to get students speaking, which will make your classes both more enjoyable and more productive! In the Phrasal Verbs section of this book, you'll find grammar and vocabulary hand-outs before each set of speaking questions. You can do some of these handouts in class, or you can set them as homework if you prefer. They are ideal for preparing students for exams such as the Cambridge Business English exams, and other Cambridge exams like First Certificate and Advanced CAE, as well as IELTS and TOEFL. All the worksheets and ESL conversation cards can be photocopied and used in the classroom and can be adapted to classroom games and warmers.