Contents

Preface

1   Introducing yourself and others

2   Expressing opinions, likes, and dislikes

3   Describing people, places, and things

4   Striking up a conversation

5   Making dates and appointments

6   Expressing wants and needs

7   Making requests and offers

8   Expressing doubts and uncertainty

9   Talking about future events

10   Making a case or arguing a point

11   Narrating a story

12   Retelling a conversation

13   Talking about controversial issues

14   Electronic conversation

Appendix A: Irregular past tense and past participle forms

Appendix B: Short tag questions and answers

Appendix C: Glossary

Answer key