Discussion Strategies: Beyond Everyday Conversation

A discussion text for high intermediate to advanced ESL/EFL high school to adult students. Students enjoy developing skills needed at high academic and business levels. Work in real discussion formats: pairs, triads, small groups, large groups, whole class. Discussion topics are high-interest; no in-depth background knowledge is needed. Each unit builds on and recycles previous strategies. Clear step-by-step, focused practice of 13 discussion skills: using rejoinders, asking follow-up questions, seeking/giving clarification, using comprehension checks, soliciting and using details, interrupting, expressing opinions, volunteering answers, referring to information and opinion sources, helping discussion leaders, and leading a discussion.