English language learners want to share experiences and insights on contemporary topics—and expand their practical and academic vocabulary. Quotations and proverbs, from differing points of view, also encourage discussions, model excellent communication, and develop critical thinking skills. Students hold longer discussions, learn about their classmates, and gain practical experience. Let’s create better, deeper, and more enjoyable conversations— even in English!

This valuable resource provides hundreds of hours of compelling material for ESL conversation classes, private English tutors, international students, business professionals, EFL classrooms, and conversation clubs!

Join the conversation, use the book, and speak with your students and conversation partners for hours.

Features

• 45 chapters on a wide variety of conversation topics
• Over 1350 questions encouraging ESL students to reflect and share
• Over 500 memorable quotations from ancient sages to modern writers
• Introduces over 200 proverbs from around the world
• Highlights 450 practical vocabulary words for ESL students
• Ends each chapter with an “on your own” exercise for homework or self–study
• Deepens critical thinking skills for academic success and personal satisfaction
• Encourages ESL students to share experiences and insights
• Reduces ESL teacher stress with excellent ready made lessons