Practice makes perfect English conversation

177 Pages·2016·3.504 MB·English

by  Yates, Jean

PRACTICE
MAKES
PERFECT ™
English
Conversation

PRACTICE
M A K E S
PERFECTTM
English
Conversation
PrEmium SECOnd EditiOn
Jean Yates, Phd
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Contents
Preface vii
1 Introducing yourself and others 1
2 Expressing opinions, likes, and dislikes 13
3 Describing people, places, and things 25
4 Striking up a conversation 35
5 Making dates and appointments 47
6 Expressing wants and needs 59
7 Making requests and offers 69
8 Expressing doubts and uncertainty 81
9 Talking about future events 93
10 Making a case or arguing a point 103
11 Narrating a story 115
12 Retelling a conversation 127
13 Electronic conversation 139
Appendix A: Irregular past tense and past participle forms 145
Appendix B: Short tag questions and answers 149
Appendix C: Glossary 155
Answer key 161
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Preface
Practice Makes Perfect: English Conversation is designed to give you practice with
the vocabulary and structures that are most often used in common types of infor-
mal conversations.
The book consists of thirteen chapters, each one devoted to a particular con-
versational function. Each chapter begins with a typical conversation followed by
a discussion of vocabulary and structures that are particularly important for the
type of conversation being addressed. Certain expressions are repeated in other
chapters so that you will become more familiar with them as they occur in differ-
ent contexts. Following the discussion section are several sets of exercises to help
you feel confident that you understand the material. The exercises also give you
practice in using new vocabulary and structures so that you will be able to include
them in your personal conversations.
Use this book, practice your English in conversations with your English-
speaking friends, and continue to enjoy this language.
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PRACTICE
MAKES
PERFECT ™
English
Conversation