English in Conversation was written specifically for the English Conversation courses at Nagasaki University. English in Conversation is an intermediate conversational English text designed for
university EFL students. This text represents a practical approach to English language conversation study. The thirty lesson units contained in this text are divided into two sections. Each
fifteen unit section represents a full semester of course study.English in Conversation has many unique features that will benefit both the teacher and the student. Each lesson unit is
thematically based. Rather than random topics or exercises that offer no relevant direction, students can systematically learn vocabulary and expressions associated with particular topics. Each
unit is straightforward with no excessively complex exercises. The focus is on improving expression and communication skills. English in Conversation contains no grammar exercises. Rather,
students learn grammar intuitively by imbibing common sentence patterns from dialogs and conversation questions. Proper grammar is also learned indirectly through students speaking and writing
original sentences and teachers checking for common errors and problems. It is the author’s hope that this text provides both the student and the educator a positive and memorable learning
experience.
