Description
Book SynopsisThe Student's Book focuses on a language functionsuch as requesting information, thanking, complimenting, and invitingwhile readings explain the cultural rules students need to know to communicate naturally and effectively. Structured exercises, as well as freer role plays, often involve pairs or small groups and encourage interaction in the classroom.
Trade Review' … presents useful information for helping students learn the situational use of language. Explanations are clear … and easily understood. The dialogues are well constructed … and the tapes generally contain very natural sounding language.' Noticias
' … the dialogues are varied, interesting, and authentic … No matter what level your conversation class is, Speaking Naturally is a text you will want to consider.' Illinois TESOL/BE
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments; To the teacher; To the student; 1. Openings and closings; 2. Introductions and address systems; 3. Invitations; 4. Thanking people and replying to thanks; 5. Apologizing; 6. Expressing anger and resolving conflict; 7. Giving compliments and replying to compliments; 8. Getting people's attention and interrupting; 9. Agreeing and disagreeing; 10. Controlling the conversation; 11. Getting information.
