Compelling American Conversations

Compelling American Conversations: Questions and Quotations for Intermediate American English Language Learners helps American immigrants and international students develop their fluency skills and academic vocabulary through conversation exercises.

Each chapter includes two sets of conversation questions, vocabulary review, short writing exercises, paraphrasing exercises with proverbs, a discussion activity around pithy quotations, and an online “Search and Share” activity. Focusing on both daily experiences and American culture through proverbs, quotations, and speaking exercises, the materials help intermediate English language learners explore their lives, learn common American sayings and expressions, and develop vital discussion skills.

Compelling American Conversations is the third title in Chimayo Press' series. The original, Compelling Conversations: Questions & Quotation on Timeless Topics (eISBN: 978-0-9826-1785-4) is in use in over 50 countries.