Learning and Teaching English Conversation Skills

Conversational English: How can I develop my English conversation skills?

• Learn from Sean Cooper the art of “conversation threading” (“How to always know what to say next”)
• Practice sample OPI “everyday situation” role plays
• Practice answering sample OPI/TOEFL questions on easier, more familiar topics
• Practice answering sample OPI/TOEFL questions requiring the use of background knowledge

Fluency: How can I develop fluency in speaking English?

• Fluency Buildup (a “15-minutes-per-day” exercise)
• 4/3/2 (a “15-minutes-per-day” exercise)
• Analyze2Imitate: Thought Grouping, Phrase Stress & Intonation (a “15-minutes-per-day” exercise)
• Shadowing (a “15-minutes-per-day” exercise)

Teacher Feedback Resources (Conversation)

• Feedback Master (Conversation)
• Feedback Master (Fluency)