Review by haooy77 -- Compelling American Conversations
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Review by haooy77 -- Compelling American Conversations
[Following is a volunteer review of "Compelling American Conversations" by Eric H. Roth and Toni Aberson and Hal Bogotch.]
COMPELLING AMERICAN CONVERSATIONS: QUESTIONS & QUOTATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS is a book aimed at improving the speaking ability of non-native English speakers, but it can help you become a good conversationalist regardless of your language - it starts with solid advice on body language and intonation.
It contains ten chapters, and each chapter represents a topic that follows the same scheme throughout the book. It starts with a task and guiding questions, followed by the necessary vocabulary to complete it, explained and used in a sentence. Finally, it ends with a list of quotations, aimed to be discussed as the last assignment. This type of repetition establishes a sense of security and helps learners feel at ease with the material even as the topics get more difficult.
The quotations impressed me quite a lot. They range from quotes by famous authors and politicians from all over the world, all the way to proverbs from Ancient Rome and Greece. The proverbs especially are of great interest – learners can recognize their meanings and observe the way they change in English in comparison to their native language.
The topics vary from clichéd to almost philosophical, and it’s what I liked the most about the book. You start with something as simple as your name and hobbies and gradually move onto subjects such as stress and money management. By the time you’ve finished it, you’re equipped with a wide range of vocabulary and prepared for conversations in all sorts of situations. There’s even an entire chapter dedicated solely to finding a job and job interviews-related exercises.
As someone who's gone through a handful of ESL books, I'm also deeply impressed by the simplicity which the material is introduced with - small paragraphs, short sentences, and simple words that make the book quick and easy to read, yet still educational. It’s perfect for the target group it claims to be aimed at, so learners don’t have to worry about buying the book and then realizing it’s not right for them. My respect to Eric H. Roth and Toni Aberson for that.
I give it 4 stars out of 4. There isn’t anything I disliked about it. It's truly one of the best language practice books I've come across due to the reasons stated above. I didn't notice any typos, spelling or grammar errors. I deem it suitable for English learners with a good grasp of basic to intermediate English and with a good basic to intermediate reading ability.
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Compelling American Conversations
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COMPELLING AMERICAN CONVERSATIONS: QUESTIONS & QUOTATIONS FOR INTERMEDIATE AMERICAN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS is a book aimed at improving the speaking ability of non-native English speakers, but it can help you become a good conversationalist regardless of your language - it starts with solid advice on body language and intonation.
It contains ten chapters, and each chapter represents a topic that follows the same scheme throughout the book. It starts with a task and guiding questions, followed by the necessary vocabulary to complete it, explained and used in a sentence. Finally, it ends with a list of quotations, aimed to be discussed as the last assignment. This type of repetition establishes a sense of security and helps learners feel at ease with the material even as the topics get more difficult.
The quotations impressed me quite a lot. They range from quotes by famous authors and politicians from all over the world, all the way to proverbs from Ancient Rome and Greece. The proverbs especially are of great interest – learners can recognize their meanings and observe the way they change in English in comparison to their native language.
The topics vary from clichéd to almost philosophical, and it’s what I liked the most about the book. You start with something as simple as your name and hobbies and gradually move onto subjects such as stress and money management. By the time you’ve finished it, you’re equipped with a wide range of vocabulary and prepared for conversations in all sorts of situations. There’s even an entire chapter dedicated solely to finding a job and job interviews-related exercises.
As someone who's gone through a handful of ESL books, I'm also deeply impressed by the simplicity which the material is introduced with - small paragraphs, short sentences, and simple words that make the book quick and easy to read, yet still educational. It’s perfect for the target group it claims to be aimed at, so learners don’t have to worry about buying the book and then realizing it’s not right for them. My respect to Eric H. Roth and Toni Aberson for that.
I give it 4 stars out of 4. There isn’t anything I disliked about it. It's truly one of the best language practice books I've come across due to the reasons stated above. I didn't notice any typos, spelling or grammar errors. I deem it suitable for English learners with a good grasp of basic to intermediate English and with a good basic to intermediate reading ability.
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Compelling American Conversations
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This book is much better than many books that I know. I like the way the book makes people discuss about idioms. I like your honest review
