Practical English for Speaking

Author: Xu Qinchao
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: Campus Life
Chapter 1 Meeting
1. Introducing oneself
2. Introducing others
3. Meeting old friends
4. Cultural background
5. Similar expressions
Chapter 2 Greetings
1. General greetings
2. Asking about health
3. Talking about the weather
4. Cultural background
5. Similar expressions
Chapter 3 Dating
1. Personal dates
2. Work dates
3. Cultural background
4. Similar expressions
Chapter 4 Saying Goodbye
1. Saying goodbye to friends met by chance
2. Saying farewell to the host
3. Cultural background
4. Similar expressions
Chapter 5 Wishes
1. General wishes
2. Toasting
3. Similar expressions
Chapter 6 Seeking Help
1. Asking for directions
2. Borrowing things
3. Asking for help with mailing a letter
4. Cultural background
5. Similar expressions
Chapter 7 Expressing Gratitude
1. Thanking for help
2. Thanking for a visit
3. Thanking for advice
4. Cultural background
5. Similar expressions
Chapter 8 Apologies
1. Apologizing for not fulfilling a promise
2. Apologizing for making a mistake
3. Cultural background
4. Similar expressions
Chapter 9 Hobbies
Chapter 10 Customs
Chapter 11 Moods
Chapter 12 Registration
Chapter 13 Learning English
Chapter 14 Classroom Activities
Chapter 15 Borrowing Books from the Library
Chapter 16 Graduation
Chapter 17 Social Life: Common Oral Exam Words