How an English Conversation Textbook for ESL Students Improves Classroom Discussions
June 10, 2026
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A conversation-focused textbook can make ESL classroom discussions more organized, natural, and useful. It gives teachers a clear framework for speaking lessons and gives students…
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What is a Quality Conversation Textbook for Adults?
May 18, 2026
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Quality conversation textbooks for adults remain relatively rare. Yet quality conversation books can help English language learners speak more confidently through guided discussion rather than…
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Sound Conversations: Oral Language Solutions for Vietnamese Language Learners
February 21, 2017
Chimayo Press
“I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day.” – James Joyce…
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Sound Conversations: Oral Language Solutions for Vietnamese Language Learners
February 21, 2017
Chimayo Press
“I am tomorrow, or some future day, what I establish today. I am today what I established yesterday or some previous day.” – James Joyce…
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Making Introductions, Part 2: Small Talk
November 4, 2016
Eric
“A conversation can be easy. Just ask a question and then listen.” -Robert Bly (1926-), American poet and author Previously on the blog, we discussed…
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Making Introductions, Part 1: Shaking Hands
October 27, 2016
Eric
“From small beginnings come great things.” – American proverb First impressions matter. The gateway to many compelling conversations remains the greeting. As the proverb says,…
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Seeing the World Through Photographs (again): Photo Exercises for the English Classroom
August 10, 2016
Eric
“When you look at my pictures you are seeing my life.” – Douglas Kirkland (1934-), American photographer Photographs capture moments, inform viewers, and start conversations.…
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