As I Was Saying: Conversation Tactics

As I Was Saying: Conversation Tactics
ISBN-10
0201064332
ISBN-13
9780201064339
Series
As I Was Saying
Category
Americanisms
Pages
151
Language
English
Published
1987
Publisher
Addison-Wesley
Authors
Jack C. Richards, Jonathan Hull

Description

Designed to develop conversational fluency while improving speaking and listening skills, As I Was Saying introduces everyday conversational expressions through examples of authentic, native-speaker language. Conversationally appropriate ways of discussing practical topics and functions are also introduced in meaningful, everyday contexts.

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