Compelling Conversations
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ISBN13: 9780982617816
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Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations for Advanced Vietnamese English Language Learners is based on our original and highly successful English as a Second Language (ESL) textbook, Compelling Conversations. The difference is this unique textbook was created for Vietnamese English Language Learners. Like the original, this English as a Foreign Language (EFL) textbook includes thematic chapters to create quality conversations and uses conversation starters, interview questions, classic quotations, paraphrasing exercises, and traditional proverbs to create hours of English conversation and class discussions. This culturally sensitive text encourages students to speak about their experiences, their families, and their lives in Vietnam. With dozens of practical speaking exercises, Compelling Conversations helps advanced Vietnamese English Language Learners develop greater fluency, develop and express their opinions, give reasons to support their opinions, build critical thinking skills, prepare for standardized tests with speaking sections (TOEFL, IELTS), and create authentic conversations. Compelling Conversations: Questions and Quotations for Advanced Vietnamese English Language Learners includes 15 thematic chapters Over 75 communicative activities Partner, group, and class discussion activities to develop fluency 15 targeted vocabulary lists to expand working vocabulary in social, professional, and academic contexts 15 Paraphrasing exercises Over 125 global proverbs to build intercultural understanding question writing exercises 150 classic quotations to display eloquent language and develop critical thinking skills 27 black-and-white photographs Versatile material than can be adapted to multi-level listening and speaking classes Critical thinking activities that develop vital academic skills for mainstream college courses Discussion activities to build fluency and classroom speaking skills 9 out-of-classroom and online assignments for homework and/or self-study An alphabetized academic word list Bibliography 122 pagesThis communicative, oral skills EFL/ESL textbook has been primarily designed for international high schools, community college/university English language programs, and adult education programs. The book combines focused communicative activities and the natural language approach. We are Chimayo Press, an independent educational publishing company based in Los Angeles since 2005. We're committed to publishing niche books that create compelling conversations, deepen relationships, and celebrate the human spirit. Compelling Conversations - Questions & Quotations for Advanced Vietnamese English Language Learners is the second title in our Compelling Conversations series. Chimayo Press plans to release additional specialized editions of Compelling Conversations for Japan, Korea, Israel, Mexico, and Business Professionals. We will also publish Lively ESL Lessons: American Idioms and More in 2011.
| ISBN-13 | 9780982617816 |
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| ISBN-10 | 098261781X |
| Weight | 0.56 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.00 x 0.25 x 10.00 In |
| List Price | $12.50 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 122 pages |
| Publisher | Chimayo Press |
| Published On | 2011-05-01 |
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